Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh’s keyboard rig comprises a Korg microKORG synth, a Moog Voyager and his original Minimoog. Keyboard tech Cris Callans breaks down the signal flow: “The Korg micro outputs a stereo signal to a stereo direct box. The Voyager and Minimoog output is mono into a Whirlwind A/B box. Output of that is routed to a Dunlop Dimebag Crybaby From Hell wah to Boss DS-1 distortion pedal to Boss DD-20 delay. Output of the delay is inputted to a Whirwhind DI."

Mentioned in this May 1, 2011 Mix Online interview.

Mark Mothersbaugh’s keyboard rig comprises a Korg microKORG synth, a Moog Voyager and his original Minimoog. Keyboard tech Cris Callans breaks down the signal flow: “The Korg micro outputs a stereo signal to a stereo direct box. The Voyager and Minimoog output is mono into a Whirlwind A/B box. Output of that is routed to a Dunlop Dimebag Crybaby From Hell wah to Boss DS-1 distortion pedal to Boss DD-20 delay. Output of the delay is inputted to a Whirwhind DI."

Box for a Moog One synthesizer is found in the background during the opening segment of the video.

The Prophet 5 is on the left at 0:47. Devo is known to have used prophet synthesizers during the early 1980s, possibly including this very example.

At 4:14 and earlier in the video, the Hymnotron is a synth Mark shows in various studio tours. Usage of this synth is unknown.

In the YouTube video "Mark Mothersbaugh's tour of Mutato Muzika" by Keyboard Instrument Chops and Gear, Mark Mothersbaugh is shown with the EML Poly-Box at the 10:29 mark. This synthesizer has been featured in various live performances and in the Devo music video for "Come Back Jonee."

Mark is clearly seen playing a Moog Source in this video from 1981. He also used it during the 1982 tour. In 1982 or 1983, Moog Music released a Source data cassette that was programmed by Mark which featured Source sounds from New Traditionalists and Oh No! It's Devo, which is mentioned here: https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f7XqK8o5sYc/WLjD27eeCjI/AAAAAAAK28I/93aHZKnNsPcGOeNHW9wopC9iEHBt19kaACLcB/s1600/moog_source_drum_interface6.jpg

Mark playing a Roland Juno-106, with the "Roland" text partially taped over so it reads "ola". As far as I know, he only played this at a one-off DEVO concert at the grand opening of the Airstream Diner in Beverly Hills in 2002.

In this image of Mark in a mask taken during the "Shout" era (1983 or 1984), an Emulator can be seen on the far left, next to a Fairlight CMI. A LinnDrum can also be seen on the right, atop a Linn LM-1.

From 1978 to 1980, Mark would use a very early Nady Systems wireless mic unit (as seen in the image) which was only compatible with the Shure SM58.

Mark Mothersbaugh utilizes the Rob Papen Predator synth plugin within Apple Logic, as demonstrated in a YouTube video.

In a YouTube video, Mark Mothersbaugh is seen using the EMS Synthi AKS, the touch plate version of the Synthi A.

Mark Mothersbaugh uses the EMS VCS 3 synthesizer, as demonstrated in a YouTube video.

Mark Mothersbaugh uses the M-Audio Keystation 88es MIDI Controller as his primary USB keyboard controller, as shown in a YouTube video.

In a YouTube video, Mark Mothersbaugh is shown using a Yamaha Disklavier E3 DCFXE3PRO Concert Grand Piano, which is equipped with MIDI functionality.

In a studio tour video on YouTube, Mark Mothersbaugh is seen using the Akai S950 MIDI Digital Sampler.

Mark Mothersbaugh received a Moog Etherwave Plus Theremin from Bob Moog after repeatedly inquiring about the completion of the first Theremin. This interaction is highlighted in a YouTube video.

"But we used a lot of [GForce Software] impOSCar and [Way Out Ware] KikAxxe, and even software Minimoogs and Mellotrons."

Mark used a Mac G5 in his studio.

Mark used a Mac G4 in his studio.

TimewARP 2600 is listed among the software Mark uses in his studio.

Atmosphere is listed among the software Mark uses in his studio.

Stylus is listed among the software Mark uses in his studio.

Trilogy is listed among the software Mark uses in his studio.

Real Guitar is listed among the software Mark uses in his studio.

Korg Legacy Collection is listed among the software Mark uses in his studio.

Arturia Minimoog is listed among the software Mark uses in his studio.

Urei 1176 compressor is included in the list of Mark's "studio gear."

LA2A compressor is included in the list of Mark's studio gear.

Eventide H3000 is included in the list of Mark's studio gear.