Twenty One Pilots – Trench album cover

Twenty One Pilots – Trench

Album 2018

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2018 album Trench.

Music from Trench

Gear Used On Trench

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Twenty One Pilots – Trench (2018). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Bass Guitars used by Tyler Joseph on Trench

Electric Basses

Fender Jazz Bass

Avg price: $1,175.62

A Fender Jazz Bass of some description can be seen hanging on the wall in the official audio video for "My Blood".

Electric Basses

Fender Mustang PJ Bass

Avg price: $677.00

A Fender Mustang PJ bass is seen hanging on the wall in the official audio video for "My Blood". It can be identified as the PJ model by the full-sized Precision pickup (standard Mustang Basses have their own much smaller split coil pickup). It is most likely Torino Red.

it can be seen throughout this video behind tyler next to his whire bass but the full body can be best seen at 32:06 where you can see how exact it matches the Fender player series jazz bass.

Headphones used by Tyler Joseph on Trench

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

Sony MDR-7506 Professional Headphones

Avg price: $109.62

tyler wears a pair of sony mdr-7506 studio monitor headphones with yellow tape on them throughout the chlorine music video (starting at 0:16)

Studio Equipment used by Tyler Joseph on Trench

MIDI Keyboard Controllers

Roland A-88

Avg price: $1,281.20

You can see the A-88 in this instagram post right underneath the top of the desk.

Computers & Peripherals

SteelSeries QcK Heavy Mouse Pad

Avg price: $28.89

In an Instagram post, Tyler Joseph shares a glimpse of his home studio setup, where a QcK Mouse Pad Heavy is visible on the table, used during the writing and recording of "Trench."

MIDI Keyboard Controllers

CME Xkey

Avg price: $116.87

In an Instagram post by Jenna Joseph, Tyler Joseph is seen using a CME Xkey MIDI Keyboard Controller while on a plane, possibly en route to a music video shoot before the release of the "Trench" album.

Amplifiers used by Tyler Joseph on Trench

Mini Bass Amplifiers

Vox Pathfinder 10 Bass

Avg price: $142.34

You can see the Pathfinder to the right of Tyler in the video. It is the first amp he uses and he is using a Squier Jaguar bass.

Effects Pedals used by Tyler Joseph on Trench

Bass Effects Pedals

Darkglass Electronics Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 Bass Preamp Pedal with Aux In

Avg price: $476.99

Tyler Joseph used the Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 Bass Preamp Pedal during the writing and recording of "Trench," as shown in his Instagram post detailing the creation of his home studio.

Software Plugins and VSTs used by Tyler Joseph on Trench

Instrument Bundles

Spectrasonics Keyscape

Avg price: $379.00

You can hear the sound "Wing Upright - Lonely Basement" Throughout this song and also the entirety of trench. (Jumpsuit, Morph, Chlorine, Smithereens, Neon Gravestones, The hype, Bandito, Pet Cheetah, Leave the City) Along with other presets from this plugin (Weltmeister Claviset EP - Retropluck, Rhodes 1946 Pre-Piano - Retrospace, etc.)

Virtual Instrument

Native Instruments NI Maschine (only software)

Avg price: $99.00

Tyler Joseph is shown utilizing the Native Instruments NI Maschine software, as evidenced by his Instagram post discussing the creation of "Trench" in his home studio. The post highlights his need for a comprehensive setup, which includes the Maschine software integral to his recording process.

Drum Machine

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2

In the track "Smithereens" by Tyler Joseph of twenty one pilots, the Subliminal Kit from the 'Vintage Dry' expansion for XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2 is used. The main beat's MIDI is sourced from the Addictive Drums library, specifically "Dry Beat 04 - 16th Hi Hats." Additional beats from this library appear in "Chlorine," "Jumpsuit," "My Blood," and "The Outside." Notably, both "My Blood" and "The Outside" utilize "Song 14 - Disco Beat."

Drum Machine

Native Instruments Battery 4

Avg price: $199.00

In the video, we can hear Tyler Joseph using the Native Instruments Battery 4 with the "CD 2" Kit and "2 Funk Kit" presets. Additionally, his songs "Level of Concern" and "Stressed Out" feature the "Big Wave Kit" from the same software.

Studio Monitors used by Tyler Joseph on Trench

Active & Passive Monitors

Roland RSM-90

In a post on his Instagram, Tyler Joseph shared a photo of his studio setup, prominently featuring the Roland RSM-90 studio monitors.

Monitors & Accessories

Zaor Isoplane

Tyler Joseph uses the Zaor Isoplane in his studio, as shown in an Instagram post where he shares insights into his creative process while working on the album "Trench."

Snare Drums used by Josh Dun on Trench

Snare Drums

SJC UFO

In SJC's YouTube Video they say he uses a custom 4x18 Custom UFO with flat black finish.

Snare Drums

Josh Dun 'Trench Camo' snare drum

This snare matches the design of the "Trench" tour sjc drum set he had custom made for this tour.

Snare Drums

SJC Custom Drums Josh Dun"Crowd" Snare Drum - 6.5" x 14" Yellow Badge

Josh Dun uses the SJC Custom Drums Josh Dun "Crowd" Snare Drum - 6.5" x 14" Yellow Badge, which is a version associated with the "Trench" era of his work. This item is available on Amazon, highlighting its connection to the artist.

Drum Hardware used by Josh Dun on Trench

Hi-Hat Stands

SJC Foundation X Hi-Hat Stand

At 2:58 mike says that he´s ruining a bunch of stands for josh and you can see the hihat stand in the background

Straight Cymbal Stands

SJC Foundation X Straight Stand

In the video "Twenty One Pilots SJC Kit 2018 (Drum Build Pt.1)" by SJC Custom Drums, at 2:58, Mike mentions preparing several stands for Josh Dun, including the SJC Foundation X Straight Stand, which is visible in the footage.

Drum Set Accessories

Yellow Gaffers Tape

Avg price: $26.15

At 3:00 Mike from SJC talks about how he is "destroying" stands for Josh with paint and gaff tape.

Drum Sets used by Josh Dun on Trench

Drum Sets

SJC Josh Dun "Trench" Drum Kit

Trench Camo Kit: -8x12 rack, 14x16 floor, 18x22 kick -Acrylic shells w/ custom Trench Camo printed design -7x14 mahogany snare with flat black finish -6x10 side snare and 12x14 ballad snare - M5 Maple w/ Olive paint -4x18 Custom UFO - flat black finish

Drumsticks used by Josh Dun on Trench

Drumsticks, Mallets & Brushes

Zildjian Artist Series Drumsticks - Josh Dun - "Trench"

Avg price: $14.98

Celebrating the Twenty One Pilots album, “Trench” and the “Bandito” tour, Josh Dun’s newest stick features a bright yellow paint and dark green logo. It features a beefed up 5A shaft with extra length for more reach and effortless velocity. Its medium taper keeps everything in balance, and the oval tip creates a surface area ideal for punchy drums and bright cymbals.