About Synth-Werk

SYNTH-WERK is the result of a passion for music-synthesizer, electronic music, and the fascination for Dr. Bob Moog who laid the foundation for music synthesizer technology along with others about fifty years ago. That fascination that a Moog modular system exerted likewise on musicians and audience is still alive today almost 60 years later. For those who search for the new sound, from back then to today, a modular system is the gateway to complex and unique sounds.
SYNTH-WERK modules are based on original and unchanged designs out of the 60s, utilizing the same hand assembly methods used in the Moog Music factory in Trumansburg, NY in the 60s. The modules are built just as the originals were, by hand-stuffing and hand-soldering components to circuit boards, and using traditional wiring methods. We are using only high precision and selected components combined with vintage NOS components.

As SYNTH-WERK progressed, we discovered the work of Harald Bode. We were immediately impressed by Harald's innovative spirit. He developed his first organ in 1937 and continued to explore the limits of what was technically possible throughout his life. He continued to develop his instruments until the early 1980s.

Gerhard, Marcus, Markus and Thomas

On May 2024, our friend and colleague Gert Jalass passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. We were deeply shocked because, as every year, we had planned to showcase our products together in the same room at Superbooth. It was a very sad Superbooth without Gert, but at the same time, we felt compelled to continue Gert's work. As difficult as that seemed without him, we quickly decided to take over Moon-Modular and continue Gert's products.

Here we are today with an extensive portfolio of products from the 1960s to the present day, all conceived and developed by visionaries and passionate personalities...

All modules, systems and rack instruments are handcrafted with passion in Munich, Germany.
 

„When you connect with an instrument, no matter of what sort, there is an interaction that’s outside of what’s actually going through your fingers. I hesitate to use the word ‘spiritual’, but I’m absolutely sure that there is a consciousness that we connect with.“Bob Moog