Since 1972 the invention of innovative products, like rotating speaker cabinets and professional Entertainer keyboards in the 80‘s and 90‘s, led to the reason that we reached a leading position on the worldwide market.

Our own production of high power loudspeakers, PRO-PA-Systems and amplification expanded the sales program with great success. We offer a wide product-line under the brands SOLTON© and aa-CRAAFT©. With our experience of more than 50 years in the PRO-audio-field, a high quality standard is guaranteed. An excelent sound, developed by German engineers, taken over by many artists, theaters and concerts.

Quality, compactness and a realistic cost-benefit ratio is our maxim.

We create new emotions.

Foundation of the Brand SOLTON by Josef Sperl and establishment of the administration and production facility in Pocking Germany with focus on the production of guitar, bass tube amplifiers and loudspeaker cabinets.

The international breakthrough arrived with the groundbreaking development and production of Europe’s very first rotor cabinets. These innovative cabinets set a new standard in the music industry, not only for their high-quality engineering but also for their unique two-part, easily transportable design. Musicians and sound technicians alike were thrilled by this advancement, which allowed them to achieve rich, dynamic soundscapes on stages and in studios worldwide without sacrificing convenience.

With their compact form and remarkable portability, these European-made rotor cabinets quickly gained recognition across borders, becoming the go-to choice for musicians looking to elevate their performances and recordings. This milestone cemented the brand’s reputation on the global stage, marking the beginning of a new era in audio technology.

Well-known pop singers and gala bands of that time such as Bata Illic, Vico Torriani, Heidi Brühl, Ireen Sheer, Les Clochards, Ambros Seelos, Contis etc. were fully convinced of the perfect sound quality of the SOLTON products. In 1975/76 Fats Domino went on a European tour with complete SOLTON equipment.

Bill Haley (King of Rock'n Roll) went on a European tour with complete SOLTON equipment.

In 1979, a new chapter began for SOLTON with its entry into the organ industry. In collaboration with the renowned Italian manufacturer CRB Italy, SOLTON developed innovative technologies and expanded its product portfolio to include high-quality electronic organs. This cooperation combined German engineering and Italian design, setting new standards in sound quality and user-friendliness.

The step into the world of organ music enabled SOLTON to quickly make a name for itself in the international music scene and establish the company as a trustworthy provider of electronic musical instruments.

In 1981, SOLTON presented the launch of its exclusive P.A. brand "aa-craaft" at the Frankfurt Music Fair, which is specifically aimed at the professional audio sector. From the very beginning, this new brand stood for outstanding sound quality and the highest reliability in use.

With "aa-craaft", SOLTON sent a clear signal: the focus was on powerful sound systems that guaranteed impressive sound quality even in large event rooms and on live stages. The launch at the Frankfurt Music Fair, the most important meeting place for the music industry, was the perfect setting to introduce the brand to an international audience and convince the experts of the quality and innovative power of these P.A. systems.

The year 1981 marked another milestone in SOLTON's history: the cooperation with the Italian company Ketron. This step marked the start of an exciting era of collaboration, the focus of which was the development of state-of-the-art keyboard technology. Ketron quickly became an innovation center where creative engineers and musicians worked together on the first groundbreaking instruments.

In the years that followed, timeless products such as the legendary MS50 and MS100 keyboards were created here, which set new standards with their outstanding sound quality and versatile functions. These models not only offered realistic sounds and high-quality automatic accompaniment, but also simple, intuitive operation, which made them popular with professionals and amateur musicians alike.

Renewed production expansion by acquisition of an adjacent production facility with the beginning of its own high-performance loudspeaker production as well as state-of-the-art amplifier technology and construction of professional stage amplifier systems.

In 1983, SOLTON began producing high-quality pianos in Kronach, Germany, and expanded its product range to include classical acoustic instruments. Under the traditional name Klug & Sperl, SOLTON created a piano brand that quickly gained the trust and recognition of many pianists.

Klug & Sperl pianos are characterized by excellent craftsmanship, precise workmanship and a warm, balanced sound that convinces demanding musicians as well as music teachers and conservatories. Each instrument has been crafted with special care to embody the individual character of a classical piano while offering the durability and sound stability that pianists worldwide value.

Presentation of the first analog sound processor "intelligent aa-rt" system in the year 1987.

Extension of the production of amplifiers in cooperation with TESLA (Czech Republic) as well as loudspeaker chassis and housing construction with company Aculab Sofia. Presentation at Messe Frankfurt the aa-rt system "intelligent" processor systems for P-A. Systems.

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"Lamellar" speaker cabinet at Frankfurt Fair in Year 1988.

In 1992, SOLTON entered into a significant partnership with the renowned Czech companies Petrof and IFM, two of the most respected names in European piano making. This collaboration made it possible to combine the extensive know-how of the Klug & Sperl brand with Petrof's many years of craftsmanship.

Through the cooperation with Petrof, one of the oldest and largest piano manufacturers in Europe, new standards in quality and variety of sound were achieved. The pianos that resulted from this collaboration combined SOLTON's technical innovations with Petrof's masterful piano craftsmanship, offering pianists an exceptional depth of sound and a unique playing feel.

In 1994, SOLTON introduced the MS 50 and MS 60 keyboards, which quickly became the brand's most successful products and worldwide bestsellers. These models combined the strengths of a synthesizer with the versatile functions of a keyboard, offering musicians unprecedented sonic flexibility and creative freedom.

With the introduction of the MS series, SOLTON demonstrated its technical prowess and sensitivity to the needs of modern musicians. The MS 50 and MS 60 were equipped with a sophisticated automatic accompaniment, realistic sounds and an intuitive user interface that impressed both on stage and in the studio. These keyboards made it possible to switch effortlessly between a wide variety of musical styles and tones, making them the perfect companion for solo artists, bands and studios.

As part of the restructuring of our company, we are fully committed to the production of SOLTON "High Class" P.A. systems that provide first-class sound on a wide variety of stages around the world. Whether for entertainer performances in intimate clubs, impressive large-scale events with thousands of listeners or sophisticated installations in concert halls and event locations - our state-of-the-art sound solutions always offer the highest quality, reliability and an incomparable sound experience.

The continuation of the traditional company SOLTON-Acoustic is now in the hands of managing director Sebastian Sperl. Together with his father, who has played a decisive role in the success and development of the company over decades, he ensures that the unique company philosophy, which is characterized by perfect craftsmanship, a spirit of innovation and family cohesion, is continued unchanged. Father and son thus form a strong team that will keep the future of SOLTON-Acoustic on the road to success.

In close cooperation with the renowned Italian manufacturer SICA©, we rely on selected high-performance components to offer our customers an incomparable sound experience. In addition, we develop our own components that meet our high standards in terms of quality and precision. This combination of first-class external products and carefully coordinated in-house components creates tailor-made sound systems of the highest standard - for professional requirements and sophisticated audio concepts alike.

In 2015, SOLTON set a clear example of growth and service quality: By expanding the company's own warehouse, the company laid the foundation for delivering its extensive product range to customers all over the world even more efficiently and quickly. This investment in modern logistics structures makes it possible to fulfill international orders with short delivery times, thus significantly strengthening SOLTON's global reach. Customers on all continents can now benefit from a first-class shipping experience that meets the high standards of quality, reliability and customer satisfaction.

In 2017, SOLTON took a groundbreaking step towards high-performance audio technology: By integrating the latest functional features and innovative technologies into our active systems, we are setting new standards in sound quality, reliability and ease of use. The continuous development of our products underlines SOLTON's commitment to offering professional users and demanding music lovers first-class performance and inspiring them with pioneering solutions for the modern audio world.

We are giving our website a fresh, modern look! Look forward to a completely new experience in terms of design and user-friendliness, which will make navigation even more intuitive and pleasant. The new corporate design, which we worked on with great care and passion, will not only be reflected online in the future, but also in all of our future products. We look forward to your feedback and hope that you like the new look as much as we do.

In 2020, we opened a new chapter in our company history: Our new headquarters combines a spacious office, a modern showroom, highly specialized workshops, an extensive warehouse and a state-of-the-art research and development area under one roof. This spatial restructuring enables us to optimize processes, drive innovation and offer our customers an even higher quality product experience.

Welcome to our new headquarters! We look forward to welcoming you here in person.

SOLTON Acoustic GmbH & Co KG

Oberer Mühlweg 6

94060 Pocking / Rottau

- GERMANY -

With a comprehensive relaunch, our website now has a modern, user-friendly design - not only in English, but also in German. Thanks to fast loading times and optimized navigation, visitors can now find the information they are looking for even more easily.

As part of the update, we have integrated numerous new functions that ensure an improved user experience. A clear menu structure makes it possible to access the desired content with just a few clicks. In addition, the layout has been optimized for all devices, so that a uniform and appealing appearance is offered on both desktops and smartphones and tablets.

With the new, bilingual version, we are specifically targeting an international audience and underlining our claim to be globally accessible at all times. Whether in German or English - users can now choose for themselves in which language they want to access the content.