Muse – Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe) album cover

Muse – Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Album 2018

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2018 album Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe).

Music from Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Gear Used On Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Muse – Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe) (2018). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Effects Pedals used by Matthew Bellamy on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Flanger Effects Pedals

Chicago Iron Works Tychobrahe Pedalflanger

Avg price: $600.00

Listed among the pedals Matt used on Simulation Theory in this January 1, 2019 Premier Guitar interview.

Effects

Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl HiFi

Chicago Iron Tycobrahe Pedalflanger

DigiTech Whammy 5

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff

Eventide Space Reverb

JHS Pedals VCR Ryan Adams Signature Volume/Chorus/Reverb

JHS Pedals Colour Box Preamp

MXR Dyna Comp Mini Compressor

Fuzz Effects Pedals

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Avg price: $92.97

Listed among the pedals Matt used on Simulation Theory in this January 1, 2019 Premier Guitar interview.

Effects

Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl HiFi

Chicago Iron Tycobrahe Pedalflanger

DigiTech Whammy 5

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff

Eventide Space Reverb

JHS Pedals VCR Ryan Adams Signature Volume/Chorus/Reverb

JHS Pedals Colour Box Preamp

MXR Dyna Comp Mini Compressor

Reverb Effects Pedals

Eventide Space Reverb

Avg price: $450.39

The Space Reverb is listed among the pedals Matt used on Simulation Theory in this January 1, 2019 Premier Guitar interview.

Effects

Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl HiFi

Chicago Iron Tycobrahe Pedalflanger

DigiTech Whammy 5

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff

Eventide Space Reverb

JHS Pedals VCR Ryan Adams Signature Volume/Chorus/Reverb

JHS Pedals Colour Box Preamp

MXR Dyna Comp Mini Compressor

Compressor Effects Pedals

MXR M291 Dyna Comp Mini

Avg price: $109.87

The Dynacomp Mini is listed among the pedals Matt used on Simulation Theory in this January 1, 2019 Premier Guitar interview.

Effects

Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl HiFi

Chicago Iron Tycobrahe Pedalflanger

DigiTech Whammy 5

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff

Eventide Space Reverb

JHS Pedals VCR Ryan Adams Signature Volume/Chorus/Reverb

JHS Pedals Colour Box Preamp

MXR Dyna Comp Mini CompressorMatt used on Simulation Theory.

Overdrive Effects Pedals

MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive

Avg price: $208.62

In an Instagram post by recording engineer Aleks Von Korff, the MXR EVH 5150 Overdrive is visible in the studio setup used by Matthew Bellamy while working on Muse's latest album.

Amplifiers used by Matthew Bellamy on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Guitar Amplifier Heads

Marshall JCM800 (modded by Matt Wells)

Matt used the modded JCM800 for Simulation Theory. Matt's modded version allows the JCM800 to be more of a high-gain amp.

Combo Guitar Amplifiers

Black Volt Amplification Crazy Horse

Avg price: $5,000.00

Matt used the Crazy Horse while recording Simulation Theory.

Guitar Amplifier Heads

Marshall JTM45 MK II Head (1963-1966)

Avg price: $10,199.95

Matt used an old Marshall JTM45 head from the early-sixties on Drones and Simulation Theory.

Drum Sets used by Dominic Howard on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Drum Sets

Yamaha Recording Custom Drum Kit

Avg price: $4,297.50

Dom used this kit when recording the Simulation Theory Album. Sizes: 24" x 14" kick 12" x 10", 16" x 15" and 18" x 16" toms 14" x 6.5" Yamaha Custom snare

Drum Sets

Q Drum Co. Matte White Birch Kit with acrylic double-stripe Drum Kit

Dominic Howard used the Q Drum Co. Matte White Birch Kit with acrylic double-stripe Drum Kit during the Simulation Theory tour. The drum kit includes a 24" x 18" kick, 12" x 9" and 16" x 16" toms, and an 18" x 16" gong tom, as evidenced by the image

Snare Drums used by Dominic Howard on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Snare Drums

Q Drum Co. 14 x 7 Gentlemen's Series Copper snare

Used in the Simulation Theory Period

Cymbals used by Dominic Howard on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Hi-hat Cymbals

Zildjian 14" K Light Hats

Avg price: $618.24

Used for the Simulation theory period

Crash Cymbals

Zildjian 19" K Sweet Crash

Avg price: $455.71

Used in the simulation theory period

Ride Cymbals

Zildjian 23" K Sweet Ride

Avg price: $608.08

Used in the Simulation Theory period

Headphones used by Dominic Howard on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Avg price: $169.48

Seen used by Howard on an Instagram photo during the Simulation Theory recording

Effects Pedals used by Chris Wolstenholme on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Switch Effects Pedals

Boss LS-2 Line Selector

Avg price: $111.03

Used in Showbiz and Oos as a routing system before he had his Skrydtrup loop system

Multi Effects Pedals

Eventide H9 Max

Avg price: $484.87

In this picture of Chris's bass rig used for the Simulation Theory World Tour, the Eventhide H9 can be seen sitting on the bottom rack drawer

Bass Guitars used by Chris Wolstenholme on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Electric Basses

Fender USA Geddy Lee Signature Jazz

Avg price: $2,382.55

In the Simulation Theory film, Chris can be spotted playing the Geddy Lee signature Jazz Bass during the song Through Contagion. The Geddy Lee Signature can be seen in the back of the headstock during the minute 33:42.

Headphones used by Chris Wolstenholme on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones

Avg price: $140.93

Used by Chris during the making of Simulation Theory

Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Morgan Nicholls on Simulation Theory (Super Deluxe)

Synthesizers

Behringer Neutron

Avg price: $370.63

In this posting from Muse's Official Reverb Shop, Morgan used a Behringer Neutron on his rig. Per the posting,

This Behringer Neutron Analog Synthesizer is owned by Muse. Used in Morgan rig during simulation theory tour.