Devo – Freedom of Choice album cover

Devo – Freedom of Choice

Album 1980

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1980 album Freedom of Choice.

Music from Freedom of Choice

Gear Used On Freedom of Choice

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Devo – Freedom of Choice (1980). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Mark Mothersbaugh on Freedom of Choice

Synthesizers

Ondioline

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The Ondioline is seen at 4:50 in the video. Mark explains that while Devo was writing the Freedom of Choice album, they were rehersing in a store with painted windows, next door to Pink Floyd, who were rehearsing for an upcoming tour. Pink Floyd discarded the Ondioline, where Mark found it later. Notes from Pink Floyd remain on the instrument.

Synthesizers

EML ElectroComp 500

At 10:09, shown in the basement of Mutato Muzika. Mark has said that he really doesn't like this synthesizer, and couldn't really get much out of it other than the whip crack sound on "Whip It" and the "engine sound" on "Freedom of Choice" (although it toured with Devo during the 1979 and 1980 tours)

Bass Guitars used by Gerald Casale on Freedom of Choice

Electric Basses

Custom "Be Stiff" Bass

In this promotional press photo for the album Freedom of Choice, you could see Gerald using the custom bass.

Guitars used by Bob Mothersbaugh on Freedom of Choice

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Ibanez Iceman STM2

Throughout this YouTube video, Bob Mothersbaugh can be seen using a Blue Ibanez Iceman. This guitar was also used during the 1980 "Freedom of Choice" tour after the song "Mr. DNA", and used for the songs "Gut Feeling/[Slap Your Mammy]" and "Come Back Jonee".