IDLES – Ultra Mono

Album 2020

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2020 album Ultra Mono.

Music from Ultra Mono

Artists on Ultra Mono

Mark Bowen

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

IDLES
Lee Kiernan

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

IDLES
Adam Greenspan

Roles:

Keyboardist Music Producer

Producer
Nick Launay

Roles:

Music Producer Audio Engineer

Producer
Kenny Beats

Roles:

Music Producer

Programmer

Gear Used On Ultra Mono

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of IDLES – Ultra Mono (2020). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Mark Bowen

Roles:

Guitarist

Guitars used by Mark Bowen on Ultra Mono

Solid Body Electric Guitars

EGC 500 Acrylic

Mark Bowen's main live guitar, this custom made EGC can be seen at every IDLES show. It's also in the promo photos for Ultra Mono.

Effects Pedals used by Mark Bowen on Ultra Mono

Effects Pedal Accessories

The GigRig Three 2 One

In the video titled "Rig Rundown: Idles" by Premier Guitar, it is confirmed that Mark Bowen, guitarist for the band Idles, incorporates The GigRig Three 2 One into his musical setup. Specifically, this gear is visibly identified and showcased at the timestamp 56:25, thereby providing concrete evidence of its use by Bowen.

Multi Effects Pedals

Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux

Avg price: $1,300.00

Mark Bowen, the guitarist for the band Idles, utilizes the Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux pedal. This setup detail is validated through visual evidence as part of the "Rig Rundown: Idles" segment by Premier Guitar, specifically highlighted at the timestamp 54:30.

Guitar Synth Pedals

Moog Moogerfooger MF-107 FreqBox

Avg price: $420.00

Mark Bowen, the guitarist for the band Idles, incorporates the Moog Moogerfooger MF-107 FreqBox into his music equipment setup. This specific usage is verified in the "Rig Rundown: Idles" video by Premier Guitar, where Bowen's effect pedal is clearly visible and discussed at the 54:30 timestamp. This segment provides concrete evidence of Bowen's gear selection, underscoring his approach to crafting Idles' distinct sonic landscapes.

Amp & Cabinet Simulators

Strymon Iridium Amp & IR Cab

Avg price: $373.13

In the Premier Guitar's "Rig Rundown: Idles" video, Mark Bowen, guitarist for the band Idles, is shown utilizing two Strymon Iridium Amp & IR Cab units. These effects are observed positioned beneath a Moog CP-251 Moogerfooger Control Processor at the timestamp 54:30, confirming their use in his setup.

Guitar Synth Pedals

4ms Noise Swash

Avg price: $285.00

In the "Rig Rundown: Idles" video by Premier Guitar, it is confirmed that guitarist Mark Bowen of Idles incorporates a 4ms Noise Swash into his pedalboard, as evidenced at the 41:07 timestamp. This detail underscores Bowen's exploration and utilization of unique sound textures in his music.

Delay Effects Pedals

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Minim

Avg price: $235.20

Mark Bowen, guitarist for Idles, utilizes the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Minim in his musical rig. This is confirmed in the Rig Rundown: Idles video by Premier Guitar, where the pedal is distinctly showcased and discussed at the 54:30 mark, evidencing its role in Bowen's setup.