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Jerry

person7 mentionsFirst seen Jan 19, 2024Last seen Jan 27, 2026

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Jerry Stellenberg is a senior audio/sound designer in the pinball industry with dual affiliations across major manufacturers. He has worked as a sound designer at Stern Pinball (creating audio for games like Jaws and Metallica Remastered) and holds a leadership position at Multimorphic, where he contributes to mechanical design and audio direction for titles like Portal. His expertise spans audio effects, music coordination with animations, and mechanical design decisions.

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Relationships

  • affiliated_withCheetahJerry selected Cheetah for Stump playoff tiebreakermedium
  • affiliated_withKendall HaleWorks alongside on sound engineeringmedium

Facts

  • achievementCreated metallic sound effects for King Kong pinballhighfrom 2025-11-07
  • achievementCreated shark fin music and urgency audio for Jaws pinballhighfrom 2024-01-19
  • achievementSound designer for Metallica Remastered gamehighfrom 2025-01-28
  • achievementCoordinated audio with animations for Metallica Remasteredhighfrom 2025-01-28
  • achievementProvided new sound effects and animations for Metallica Remasteredhighfrom 2024-11-07
  • achievementInvolved in Portal pinball mechanical design decisionshigh

Claims (5)

  • factualhigh

    Jerry has made extensive gameplay code changes beyond version 4 that are being implemented by Desmond

    Source: PeterAlice Goes to Wonderland Pinball ~ Late June 2025 Development Update
  • factualhigh

    All animations in the game are being updated with deeper, more frequent updates and additional voice-over content

    Source: PeterAlice Goes to Wonderland Pinball ~ Late June 2025 Development Update
  • factualhigh

    Jerry created Arcade1Up and has 35 years of toy design experience including Vortex football

    Source: Direct biographical statements in interviewWTF is THIS?!
  • factualhigh

    Jerry lacks pinball expertise and is learning about machines for the first time at Pinball Expo during product development

Recent Mentions (7)

  • Sound/audio team member at Stern; provided new sound effects/animations for Metallica Remastered

    Ep 152: Remastering Metallica Code with Raymond DavidsonNov 7, 2024
  • Sound/audio designer at Stern; created shark fin music/urgency audio for Jaws

    Ep 129: Signing Donuts with Keith ElwinJan 19, 2024
  • Referenced person in closing commentary

    [SPOILERS] Portal Pinball Gameplay - Complete Game Run!Jan 27, 2026
  • Team member (G. Stellenberg in chat); involved in Portal mechanical design decisions with core design team

    Portal pinball launch stream with Kevin and Ian!Nov 4, 2025
  • Multimorphic leadership (Jerry Stellenberg); plans Portal reveal

    SMS - March 15Mar 16, 2025
  • Sound designer for the game; coordinates audio with animations

    The Making of Metallica RemasteredJan 28, 2025
  • Audio/sound designer; known for metallic sounds; created sound effects for King Kong

Contradictions

  • Existing: Jerry Stellenberg employed at Stern Pinball as sound/audio designer (mentions 5, 6)vsConflicting: Jerry Stellenberg listed as Multimorphic leadership with Portal mechanical design involvement (mentions 0, 3)
    Unresolved

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from 2025-11-04
  • attributeFull name: Jerry Stellenberghigh
  • attributeKnown for metallic sound designmediumfrom 2025-11-07
  • roleAudio/sound designer for King Kong: Myth of Terror Island pinballhighfrom 2025-11-07
  • roleSound/audio designer at Stern Pinballhighfrom 2024-01-19
  • roleMultimorphic leadership rolemediumfrom 2025-03-16
  • roleCore design team member for Portal pinballhighfrom 2025-11-04
  • Source: Direct quote: 'I'm not a pinball guy' and 'I'm here at the show to learn'WTF is THIS?!
  • factualhigh

    Jerry won the New York State top 16 tournament at Level Zero

    Source: Ron and BruceEpisode 125 – Romper Room
  • The Making of King Kong: Myth of Terror Island PinballNov 7, 2025