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As a trailblazer of electronic music with the group the pioneering act transformed popular music and impacting performers ranging from Bowie to Run-DMC.

Now, the electronic equipment along with devices employed by Schneider to create some of the band’s best-known songs throughout two decades are estimated to earn substantial bids during the upcoming sale this coming month.

Exclusive Preview into Late Solo Project

Recordings from an independent endeavor the artist was developing just before he died due to cancer at 73 years old two years ago can be heard as a debut via footage promoting the sale.

Vast Assortment of His Items

In addition to his suitcase synthesiser, the wooden flute and robotic voice devices – which he used to make his voice sound like a robot – fans will get a chance to purchase approximately 500 of Schneider’s personal possessions in the sale.

This encompasses the assortment of more than 100 brass and woodwind instruments, several snapshots, his sunglasses, the passport used on tour before 1979 and his VW panel van, which he custom-painted grey.

The bike he rode, which he rode for the Tour de France clip also pictured on the cover art, will be auctioned this November 19.

Auction Details

The projected worth of the sale ranges from $450,000 to $650,000.

They were innovators – among the earliest acts that used synthesisers producing sounds that no one had ever heard of before.

Fellow musicians considered their music astonishing. They suddenly discovered a fresh route in music developed by the group. It encouraged numerous artists to explore synthesizer-based tunes.

Featured Lots

• One voice modulator probably utilized on albums in productions from the late '70s plus later releases is expected to sell a high estimate.
• A suitcase synthesizer thought to be utilized in early work the famous record is appraised for a mid-range sum.
• The flute, an Orsi G alto featured in performances on stage with the synthesiser through the early '70s, is valued at up to five figures.

Quirky and Personal Items

In the affordable range, a group with dozens of snapshots photographed by him featuring his wind collection is on sale at a low estimate.

Other quirky objects, such as a see-through, colorful bass plus a distinctive insect replica, which was mounted in his workspace, are priced at a few hundred.

The musician's eyewear with green lenses and Polaroid photographs showing him with these are estimated at $300 to $500.

Official Message

He felt that they are meant to be played and shared – not stored away or gathering dust in storage. He wanted his tools to be passed to people who appreciate them: artists, gatherers and admirers by audio creativity.

Lasting Influence

Recalling their contribution, a well-known drummer stated: Initially, they inspired us. Their work which prompted us pay attention: what is this?. They were doing something different … something completely new – they were consciously rejecting the past.”