Bombardier
electronic musician; multidisciplinary artist
Bombardier's Gear
Bombardier was seen using an Elektron Octatrack MKII during a 2018 performance at the Gegen party at Kit Kat in Berlin, as evidenced by an image available on Equipboard.
Bombardier is confirmed to use a Novation Bass Station II, as evidenced by a 2018 performance image from Warlock in Los Angeles, where the synthesizer is clearly visible.
Bombardier is shown using the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 Performance DJ Controller during a performance in downtown New York City in 2016, as evidenced by the image provided.
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Bombardier used a Fostex XR-5 as a mixer in his 1990's live shows, as seen in this photo from a 1999 live breakcore set at a Rotations party at Gabe's Oasis in Iowa City, Iowa.
Bombardier used the Roland R8 MKII in his breakcore, hardcore, and industrial albums and live sets in the 1990's and 2000's, as seen in this photo from the 1999 Pittsburgh party, Chaotic Dimensions.
Bombardier used the Boss DD-5 Digital Delay in both his albums and live shows, often using the reverse delay. This photo shows him using the DD-5 during a live performance at the Chaotic Dimensions show in Pittsburgh in 1999.
Bombardier utilized the Roland VS-880VX VXpanded Digital Studio Workstation for multi-track recording during live performances in the early 2000s, as evidenced by an image from a 2001 show in Philadelphia.
Bombardier used the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 during performances in the 2010s, as evidenced by a photo from the So Simple show in Los Angeles, 2012.
Bombardier used the Elektron Analog RYTM drum machine for live performances and studio recording in the 2010s, as evidenced by a photo from the 2015 Data Sploshing event in Pittsburgh.
Bombardier is confirmed to use the Moog Moogerfooger Bass MuRF MF-105B for ambient sets, as evidenced by a photograph from a 2017 Modular on the Spot show in Los Angeles. Source Image
Bombardier is confirmed to use the Moog Mother-32 synthesizer in his ambient performances, as evidenced by a photograph from a 2017 Modular on the Spot show in Los Angeles.
Bombardier is confirmed to use Pioneer CDJ-2000s during DJ sets, as evidenced by a photograph from a 2021 Gegen party at Kit Kat in Berlin, which shows the gear in use.
Bombardier is confirmed to use the Akai S01, as evidenced by a 2007 studio photo showing the equipment among his gear setup.
Bombardier is confirmed to use the Electro-Harmonix EH-7850/EC-2000/EC-2002 Deluxe Memory Man pedal, as evidenced by a 2007 studio photo showcasing the pedal during the production of his ambient albums from the 2000s.
In a studio photo from 2007 taken in New York City, Bombardier is shown using the Roland JV-880 Synthesizer, indicating its use in his albums from the 1990s and 2000s.
Bombardier is confirmed to use an Elektron Analog Four, as evidenced by their performance at the Cold Waves Festival in 2017. This can be seen in a video on YouTube, uploaded by Jason J. Snell, where Bombardier performs the track "Coil" at the Smartbar.
Bombardier uses the TASCAM DR-05 to record his live sets from the mixer, as demonstrated in a 2019 demo video by Jason J. Snell at the Newbo Synth Group meeting at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Bombardier utilizes the Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro 14-Channel Mixer for mixing his live sets and songs, as demonstrated in a 2019 demo video by Jason J. Snell at the Newbo Synth Group meeting at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Bombardier uses the Boss FZ-2 Hyper Fuzz, as evidenced by a 2019 demonstration at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This usage is documented in a video by Jason J. Snell, where Bombardier discusses and demonstrates effects, including distortion, as part of his presentation at the Newbo Synth Group meeting.
Bombardier uses the Erica Synths Black Octasource module, as evidenced by a 2019 modular demo at the CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, presented by Jason J. Snell.
Bombardier uses the Erica Synths Black Multimode VCF, as demonstrated in a modular demo during a 2019 video from CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, presented by Jason J. Snell.
Bombardier uses the Erica Synths Black Hole DSP module, as demonstrated in a 2019 demo video by Jason J. Snell at the Newbo Synth Group meeting at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Bombardier is confirmed to use the Waldorf Iridium, as evidenced by the performance captured in the video "Concentric - Performance 1" by Jason J. Snell, featuring Bombardier alongside Cece Zhang at CSPS Hall on June 10, 2025.
Bombardier uses the Eventide Space Reverb pedal, as evidenced by their performance on June 10, 2025, at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. This is documented in a YouTube video titled "Concentric - Performance 1" by Jason J. Snell, featuring Bombardier (Jason Snell) and Cece Zhang, as part of Snell's "Concentric" research for the Iowa Arts Council.
Music producer Bombardier uses the Elektron Digitone, as evidenced by the June 10, 2025 performance at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This performance, documented by Jason J. Snell on YouTube, showcases Bombardier utilizing the tabletop synthesizer as part of Snell's "Concentric" research for the Iowa Arts Council.
Bombardier uses the Korg nanoKONTROL2 as a MIDI controller, as evidenced in a performance on June 10, 2025, at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. This was documented in a video by Jason J. Snell, titled "Concentric - Performance 1," and featured as part of Snell's "Concentric" research for the Iowa Arts Council.
Bombardier uses the Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer Module, as confirmed during a guest lecture by Jason J. Snell at the University of Iowa in 2019.
Bombardier uses the Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano, as confirmed in the 2018 studio demo video titled "Music A.I. Controlling Multiple Synthesizers" by Jason J. Snell on YouTube.
In the 2017 studio demo video titled "Music A.I. Controlling Multiple Synthesizers" by Jason J. Snell on YouTube, it is confirmed that Bombardier utilizes the Roland Boutique TB-03 synthesizer as part of their music production setup.
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