History

Synthesis Technology was founded by Paul Schreiber in 1998.

Paul started out with MOTM, a 5U modular synth format. MOTM enabled musicians and electronics enthusiasts to build their very own DIY synthesizer, one module at a time. Although the 5U size, 1/4" jack connections, and utilitarian black front panels recalled the Moog modular synths of the 1970s, MOTM improved on the modular synth concept with updated components and engineering techniques. As microcontroller technology leaped forward in the early 2000s, the all-analog MOTM lineup was augmented with digital modules such as the MOTM-650 polyphonic MIDI interface.

Following the explosive growth of Eurorack format and demand from existing customers, Synthesis Technology released its first Eurorack module, the E340 Cloud Generator, in 2010. Synthesis Technology was among the first wave of Eurorack brands. Now there are hundreds of manufacturers worldwide.

Eurorack largely eclipsed MOTM format, but Paul continued to produce modules that stood above the crowd due to their innovative concepts, solid engineering, and high level of build quality.

After a short-lived retirement in 2022, Synthesis Technology returned in 2024 with new analog modules inspired by classic analog circuits, some of which had initially been explored in MOTM format but never released as Eurorack modules under the Synthesis Technology name. These included the E430 Morphing SVF, the E490 Ladder VCF, and other designs which were still in development when Paul passed away on March 23, 2025 at the age of 68.

Limited runs of the E430, E490, and other modules will be available from Analogue Haven