Robert Henke

German electronic musician, composer, and software developer (born 1969). Co-founded Ableton Live, a major digital audio workstation.

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Occupation

musician

Born in

Munich

Born

February 10, 1969

Zodiac

Aquarius

21,018

days alive

57

years old

Born
February 10, 1969 in 🇩🇪Munich
Zodiac
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Updated Jul 2026

About

Robert B. Henke is a German computer music artist working in the fields of audiovisual installation, music and performance. He was born in Munich, Germany, and lives in Berlin.

Before Fame

Robert Henke was born on February 10, 1969, in Munich. Before gaining recognition as a musician, Henke's early life and career development are not widely documented in public sources. However, his path into electronic music likely involved a period of learning and experimentation before his emergence as a prominent artist.

Trivia

  • Robert Henke is one half of the influential electronic music duo Monolake, formed in 1995 with Gerhard Behles.
  • Beyond his work as Monolake, Henke has also released solo albums and developed sophisticated live performance systems, often incorporating custom software and hardware.
  • He is also known for his educational work, having taught at the prestigious UdK (University of the Arts) in Berlin, shaping the next generation of electronic music producers and sound artists.
  • Henke's artistic practice often explores the intersection of sound, light, and space, resulting in immersive audiovisual installations that go beyond traditional concert settings.

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Sun Sign

Aquarius♒︎

Moon Sign

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Timeline
2021
Day 18,953
Age 51

Launches 'Lumiére' Performance

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2021

Premiere of a new performance work, continuing his exploration of light, sound, and technology in live settings.

2018
Day 17,857
Age 48

Launches 'A Colourful Storm' Audiovisual Performance

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2018

Debut of a major performance piece that integrates visual art with electronic music, highlighting his focus on live, experiential art.

2016
Day 17,126
Age 46

Releases solo album 'Cycles'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2016

Another significant solo release, further exploring his sonic palette and conceptual themes.

2015
Day 16,761
Age 45

Launches 'Deep Static' Audiovisual Installation

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2015

Premiere of a significant audiovisual installation, demonstrating his expanding artistic practice into immersive environments.

2011
Day 15,300
Age 41

Develops Ableton Live features

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2011

Significant involvement in the development and conceptualization of features for Ableton Live, a leading digital audio workstation.

2004
Day 12,743
Age 34

Releases solo album 'Nada'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2004

Henke releases his first solo album, showcasing his individual artistic direction beyond Monolake.

1997
Day 10,187
Age 27

Releases first Monolake album 'Monolake'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1997

Debut album release under the Monolake moniker, solidifying their unique sound and contributing to the burgeoning techno landscape.

1995
Day 9,456
Age 25

Co-founds Monolake

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1995

Forms the influential electronic music duo Monolake with Gerhard Behles, significantly impacting the minimal techno and IDM scenes.

1990
Day 7,630
Age 20

Begins exploration of electronic music and computer programming

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1990

Early interest and engagement with electronic music composition and the use of computers for sound synthesis.

1969
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Robert Henke

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Feb 10, 1969

Robert Henke was born in Munich, Germany.