Small Team, Big Innovation: How SiP Technology Enabled a Guitar Effects Revolution

What happens when you combine passionate musicians, innovative technology, and the right development tools? Sometimes, you get to witness the birth of something revolutionary.

Today we’re excited to share an inspiring customer success story that demonstrates how System-in-Package (SiP) technology is enabling the next generation of musical innovation. Our new case study follows the journey of Chaos Audio, a Florida-based startup that transformed from a student’s creative idea into a disruptive force in the guitar effects industry.

From Dorm Room Dream to Market Reality

When electrical engineering undergraduate Landon McCoy first imagined replacing an entire pedalboard with a single programmable effects unit, he faced a daunting challenge: how could a small startup team with limited engineering experience develop, prototype and manufacture such a sophisticated product?

The answer lay in Octavo Systems’ OSD3358 SiP technology, which provided the perfect foundation for Chaos Audio’s groundbreaking Stratus multi-effects pedal. Our new case study reveals how the team:

• Achieved professional-grade audio processing with just 3ms latency
• Developed and launched their product with minimal engineering resources
• Successfully transitioned from prototype to mass production
• Created an innovative digital marketplace for custom guitar effects

Innovation Enabled by SiP

“Without the SiP, there is no doubt that Stratus would not exist today,” notes Landon McCoy, CEO of Chaos Audio. The case study details how SiP technology helped overcome critical challenges in performance, size constraints, and manufacturing complexity.

Download the Full Story

Want to learn more about how SiP technology can accelerate your product development? Download our complete case study to discover:

• Technical details of the Stratus pedal’s development journey
• How SiP technology simplified the transition to manufacturing
• Key insights about hardware design reviews and optimization
• Valuable lessons for startups bringing innovative products to market