Martin & Ines – The Story Behind MAXTON
MAXTON was born from our shared passion for music, precision, and the constant search for the perfect connection between instrument and musician. We are Martin and Ines – both orchestral musicians who have been active in the professional music world for many years – Martin as a clarinetist with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and Ines as a violinist with the Tonkünstler Orchestra of Lower Austria. Our daily work in renowned Austrian orchestras has instilled in us the highest musical standards and a deep understanding of how crucial every detail is to sound, expression, and playing feel.
These experiences form the foundation of MAXTON. Our company stands for innovation, precision, and the fusion of musical expertise with state-of-the-art technology. We founded MAXTON because we are convinced that traditional craftsmanship, scientific insights, and innovative manufacturing technologies can complement one another perfectly. With passion, expertise, and an entrepreneurial mindset, we develop solutions that advance woodwind instruments and their accessories in a sustainable way.
Ease of Play for Maximum Sound
The idea for MAXTON arose in particular from Martin’s many years of experience as a clarinetist with the ORF. The high standards of professional orchestral life led to an in-depth exploration of the instrument’s key components: the mouthpiece and the reed. This search for optimal solutions sparked the drive to rethink existing concepts and explore new avenues in materials, geometry, and manufacturing.
Together, we pursue the vision of combining musical expertise with innovative development. Our goal is to create products that support musicians of all skill levels – from early training, to ambitious amateurs, to professional performance at the highest level.
MAXTON GmbH
MAXTON is licensed as a retail business (GISA number: 26747248) and regulated under the category “Woodwind Instrument Manufacturer” (GISA number: 25883121). Our portfolio of services includes personalized advice on mouthpieces and reeds, sale of our own MAXTON products, selected instruments, and accessories, as well as repair services for clarinet, saxophone, and flute.
Our customers come from all areas of music: this includes schoolchildren, college students, amateur and freelance musicians, professional artists, as well as wind bands and ensembles. Through our own work as performers, we have firsthand knowledge of the broad demands placed on musicians and can directly incorporate this experience into our work.
A key milestone in our company’s development is our close collaboration with Austrian research and technology partners. These collaborations have resulted in several innovative developments and patents, which are held and further developed by MAXTON. The combination of musical practice, scientific research, and technical implementation forms the foundation for our future developments.
Our Vision
We aim to play an active role in shaping the future of woodwind instruments. By combining musical expertise, research, innovative materials, and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, we develop products that set new standards in sound quality, playing comfort, and reliability.
In doing so, we combine our passion for music with a commitment to tradition while simultaneously breaking new ground. Together with musicians, research partners, and technology experts, we develop solutions that meet today’s demands and expand the possibilities of tomorrow.
