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As a trailblazer within synth-based sounds with the group the pioneering act redefined the sound of pop and impacting performers including Bowie, New Order, Coldplay, and Run-DMC.

Presently, his synth gear and musical instruments employed by Schneider to create the group's famous compositions during the '70s and '80s are estimated to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars during the upcoming sale in a November auction.

First Listen for Final Personal Work

Recordings related to his own venture that Schneider was working on shortly before his death due to cancer in his seventies two years ago can be heard initially via footage related to the event.

Wide Array of His Items

In addition to his portable synth, his flute plus voice modulators – utilized by him creating mechanical-sounding vocals – enthusiasts can try to buy nearly 500 items from his estate at the auction.

Among them are his collection exceeding 100 brass and woodwind instruments, several snapshots, his shades, the passport he used while touring until 1978 and Volkswagen vehicle, painted in a gray hue.

The bike he rode, used by him during the band's video and is depicted on the single’s artwork, will be auctioned on 19 November.

Auction Details

The total estimated value for the auction is $450,000 to $650,000.

They were innovators – among the earliest acts with electronic gear producing sounds unlike anything prior.

Fellow musicians found their tracks “mind-blowing”. They suddenly discovered a fresh route in music that Kraftwerk created. This motivated many acts to shift towards of using synthesised electronic music.

Featured Lots

• One voice modulator that is likely utilized on albums on their albums during their peak and early '80s work may go for $30K–$50K.
• A suitcase synthesizer thought to be the one used for Autobahn their iconic release has an estimate of a mid-range sum.
• The alto flute, a specific model featured in performances on stage with the synthesiser until 1974, is valued at $8,000 to $10,000.

Quirky and Personal Items

Among the lowest-priced items, a collection of about 90 Polaroid photographs he captured showing his musical tools is on sale at a low estimate.

Additional unique items, like a clear, colorful bass and a “very unique” insect replica, which was mounted at his studio, are priced at a few hundred.

His framed eyewear with green lenses plus snapshots of him wearing them are listed at under $500.

Official Message

His view was that gear deserves activity and circulated – not stored away or remaining untouched. He wanted his instruments to go to people that will cherish them: performers, hobbyists and fans by audio creativity.

Enduring Impact

Recalling Kraftwerk’s influence, one noted musician said: Initially, we loved Kraftwerk. Autobahn was an album that had us pay attention: what is this?. They were doing innovative work … something completely new – they deliberately moved past previous styles.”