PAiA Electronics was founded by John Simonton in 1967 as a pioneering American company specializing in DIY kits for musical electronics. Starting with designs for burglar alarms, sound effects generators, and novelties, it soon focused on synthesizers and related gear, becoming a standard-bearer for quality kits including the FatMan synthesizer, Proteus 1, Stringz 'n' Thingz, Theremax theremin, and analog modules. For decades, PAiA has catered to musicians and enthusiasts with hands-on assembly experiences and support resources.
