Martin L. Gore

Used probably during the Playing the Angel studio sessions. Live he used Epiphone Jack Cassady bass in the song Suffer Well during the Touring the Angel tour. The Danelectro can be seen 1:03 in this video.

Used in 2006 in Rock am Ring version of A question of time. However later on Tour of the Universe version he used Gibson Firebird.

Image credit gettyimages, Norbert Millauer

At 1:01, Martin's mixer clearly says "Solid State Logic Matrix".

In MusicRadar's interview with Depeche Mode's techs on the Delta Machines tour it was revealed that ""Sample wise we're using Native Instruments Kontakt and Massive a lot too. We're also using a lot of GMedia ImpOSCar and Synthogy Ivory for pianos too. There are some sounds you can't get with the synths, so we use the samples for those, but there's a lot we can do and we try to use the synths as much as possible. Stripped is a good example of that. The big lead sound is Massive and ImpOSCar all layered up to create that main riff sound." Martin is strictly using software when he puts his guitars down for older material, he has a Roland Edirol controller as well as an Access Virus both commanding Muse Receptors with various plugins loaded.

In MusicRadar's interview with Depeche Mode's techs on the Delta Machines tour it was revealed that ""Sample wise we're using Native Instruments Kontakt and Massive a lot too. We're also using a lot of GMedia ImpOSCar and Synthogy Ivory for pianos too. There are some sounds you can't get with the synths, so we use the samples for those, but there's a lot we can do and we try to use the synths as much as possible. Stripped is a good example of that. The big lead sound is Massive and ImpOSCar all layered up to create that main riff sound." Martin is strictly using software when he puts his guitars down for older material, he has a Roland Edirol controller as well as an Access Virus both commanding Muse Receptors with various plugins loaded.

We see Martin Gore playing with his newly acquired Modal 001

Martin Gore pictured with his Analogue Solutions Leipzig K Monosynth.

Recently Depeche Mode swept through Copenhagen on their 2017 World Tour and T-Rex jumped at the opportunity to meet up with Jez Webb, Martin Gore’s guitar tech, to take a sneak peek at how they use our pedals to produce the amazing sound they are known for. By coupling the T-Rex Octavius and Bass Juice analog pedals with the more modern Kemper and Rivera amps they produced an intoxicatingly fat, warm sound. It was particularly exciting to check-out how they were utilizing the FuelTank Power Supplies such as, Classic, Chameleon and Junior based on the amount of juice they need.

Recently Depeche Mode swept through Copenhagen on their 2017 World Tour and T-Rex jumped at the opportunity to meet up with Jez Webb, Martin Gore’s guitar tech, to take a sneak peek at how they use our pedals to produce the amazing sound they are known for. By coupling the T-Rex Octavius and Bass Juice analog pedals with the more modern Kemper and Rivera amps they produced an intoxicatingly fat, warm sound. It was particularly exciting to check-out how they were utilizing the FuelTank Power Supplies such as, Classic, Chameleon and Junior based on the amount of juice they need.

Martin Gore played an Emu Emax HD/SE and a Yamaha DX7 IID during the "Music for the Masses" tour.

"At home I've got a basic setup of demos. I've got (Hybrid Arts) ADAM machines for the recording, and I program on (Steinberg) Cubase. I use an Akai CD3000, a (Roland) JD-800, and c (Clavia) Nord Lead. The Nord is a very interesting synthesizer -- the fact that you can record all your movements real time into computer, wave sweeps and everthing. I like it. I've also got three ARP 2600's and two Minimoogs. But I tend to keep things very basic at that stage."

"At home I've got a basic setup of demos. I've got (Hybrid Arts) ADAM machines for the recording, and I program on (Steinberg) Cubase. I use an Akai CD3000, a (Roland) JD-800, and a (Clavia) Nord Lead. The Nord is a very interesting synthesizer -- the fact that you can record all your movements real time into computer, wave sweeps and everthing. I like it. I've also got three ARP 2600's and two Minimoogs. But I tend to keep things very basic at that stage."

According to the picture of his wikipedia page it obviously shows that he is using a Fender Starcaster in 2009.

As seen in this video, Martin uses this guitar for "Behind The Wheel" during the 1993 Devotional Tour.

On just about every available live video for “Walking In My Shoes“, you can see Martin playing the Ebow.

Sold on Reverb.com in 2019 for charity.

This Electro-Harmonix Bi Filter Rack Unit is from the private collection of Martin Gore, founding member of Depeche Mode

SN: R1B000118. Super cool and rare rackmount unit from EHX. Light signs of wear. Slight bent right rack ear. Power supply not included. Signed by Martin Gore.

All items in The Official Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Martin Gore.

Sold on Reverb.com in 2019 for charity.

This Oberheim Matrix-6R is from the private collection of Martin Gore, founding member of Depeche Mode.

This is the rack-mounted version of the Oberheim Matrix 6. The 6 and 6R were introduced in the late 1980's following the legendary OB series as a much more affordable and slimmed down solution. The Matrix 6 featured 2 digitally controlled analog oscillators per voice and was one of the first Oberheim synthesizers to implement MIDI.

Following the trend of the time towards presets and portability, it offers a single data slider for controlling all selectable parameters. Given its deep modulation capabilities this can make designing sounds a pain, but dedicated hardware and software editors with more traditional analog-style panels are available to improve that workflow. Editing aside, the sounds of this underrated instrument are warm and versatile.

SN: K630528. Super cool. Signs of use on the button panal. IEC included. Signed by Martin Gore. UK power!

All items in The Official Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Martin Gore.

Martin L. Gore, a founding member of Depeche Mode, owned a Korg Polyphonic Ensemble P-1000, which was sold on Reverb.com in 2019 for charity. This item was part of his private collection, and its sale included a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Gore himself.

Sold on Reverb.com in 2019 for charity.

This Roland MKS80 w/ MPG80 is from the private collection of Martin Gore, founding member of Depeche Mode

SN: 501679. A very wild device. Watch yourself on those rack ears. Super sharp. Included memory card and SOME cabling. IEC included. Signed by Martin Gore

All items in The Official Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Martin Gore.

SN: 4601400407023694. Clean and lightly used beat step. No cabling. Signed by Martin Gore

All items in The Official Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Martin Gore.

Sold on Reverb.com in 2019 for charity.

This Roland MKS80 w/ MPG80 is from the private collection of Martin Gore, founding member of Depeche Mode

SN: 501679. A very wild device. Watch yourself on those rack ears. Super sharp. Included memory card and SOME cabling. IEC included. Signed by Martin Gore

All items in The Official Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Martin Gore.

SN: 4601400407023694. Clean and lightly used beat step. No cabling. Signed by Martin Gore

All items in The Official Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Martin Gore.

Sold on Reverb.com in 2019 for charity.

This BEL Electronic Stereo Delay Sampler BD-80S is from the private collection of Martin Gore, founding member of Depeche Mode

SN: 3448. KILLER vintage piece. This has seen some love. Scratching and denting on the top. Rack ears are bent. IEC included. Signed by Martin Gore.

All items in The Official Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Martin Gore.

Sold on Reverb.com in 2019 for charity.

Sold on Reverb.com in 2019 for charity.

This Line 6 Bass POD Rack Unit is from the private collection of Martin Gore, founding member of Depeche Mode.

The Bass Pod XT Pro is a rack-mount bass modeler featuring 28 amp models, 22 cab models, and over 50 onboard effects.

SN: (21)BPX2H5333000271. Clean bass POD. IEC included.

All items in The Official Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Martin Gore.

Sold on Reverb.com in 2019 for charity.

This Touched By Sound Vintage Spring Reverb VSR3 is from the private collection of Martin Gore, founding member of Depeche Mode

SN: B01679. Clean rackmount spring reverb. No power supply. Signed by Martin Gore.

All items in The Official Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate of Authenticity from Martin Gore.

This page of TC Electronic's website lists the PolyTune Polyphonic Tuner pedal as one of the products used by Martin Gore.

Recently Depeche Mode swept through Copenhagen on their 2017 World Tour and T-Rex jumped at the opportunity to meet up with Jez Webb, Martin Gore’s guitar tech, to take a sneak peek at how they use our pedals to produce the amazing sound they are known for.

Recently Depeche Mode swept through Copenhagen on their 2017 World Tour and T-Rex jumped at the opportunity to meet up with Jez Webb, Martin Gore’s guitar tech, to take a sneak peek at how they use our pedals to produce the amazing sound they are known for. By coupling the T-Rex Octavius and Bass Juice analog pedals with the more modern Kemper and Rivera amps they produced an intoxicatingly fat, warm sound. It was particularly exciting to check-out how they were utilizing the FuelTank Power Supplies such as, Classic, Chameleon and Junior based on the amount of juice they need.

The experienced sound engineer uses beyerdynamic’s TG 1000 digital wireless system to ensure that he can handle any radio frequency interference anywhere in the world – as well as be able to deliver the best possible sound quality. A TG 1000 handheld transmitter with TG MM1w interchangeable capsule is used to test the sound system during the preparations at each venue. Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan and guitarist Martin Gore both use TG 1000 handheld transmitters with hypercardioid TG V70w interchangeable capsules for their vocal performances

In this article it states Depeche Mode used an Emu Drumulator on People are People - "According to Gareth Jones, the chief aim when recording and layering all the parts for 'People Are People' was to maximise the excitement. And to that end, whereas drum machines such as the Emu Drumulator and Roland TR808 had loomed large during sessions for the Construction Time Again album, sampling took precedence when creating drum sounds for the stand-alone single."

In this photo of Martin Gore DJing, he can be seen using Technics RP-DH1200 headphones.