Techniques Berlin is a Minimal Synth-pop band based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Formed in 1984 by high school buddies Andreas Gregor and David Rout, the band started experimenting with synthesizers, drum machines and guitars. In the early stages, Techniques Berlin was heavily influenced by UK new romantic acts Japan, Spandau Ballet, Visage, The Human League, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Yazoo and Depeche Mode as well as rising Canadian synthpop bands Rational Youth, Men Without Hats and Trans-X.