Reagenz

Reagenz is the collaborative project of Jonah Sharp (Space Time Continuum) and David Moufang (Move D), two pivotal figures in the 1990s electronic music landscape. Formed in San Francisco in 1994, the duo's sound identity is built on a foundation of 'computer-free' production, utilizing vintage analog synthesizers and hardware sequencers to create a sound that is both technically sophisticated and emotionally resonant.

Their work is a cornerstone of the ambient techno and deep house genres, characterized by a rejection of the aggressive 'rave' tropes of their era in favor of subtle textures and long-form development. Career-wise, the project has been defined by long hiatuses followed by intense periods of collaboration, often sparked by chance meetings at Autechre concerts. Their 1994 debut on Reflective/Source is considered a classic of the IDM/Ambient era, while their return with 'Playtime' in 2009 on Workshop Records solidified their influence on the modern minimal and deep house scenes. Critically, they are praised for their 'live-to-tape' philosophy, which preserves the dynamic range and harmonic richness of their hardware. They sit at the center of a web connecting the San Francisco 'Reflective' sound with the German 'Source Records' aesthetic, influencing a generation of hardware-focused producers like Benjamin Brunn and the Workshop label roster.