There are at least two artists that go by the alias Universal Indicator 1. Universal Indicator is the group name for Rephlex Records artists, Richard D. James (Aphex Twin) (as Martin Tresidder) and Michael C. Cullen (Mike Dred, The Kosmik Kommando).. The name is a reference to the signature acid techno sound found on all the releases. 5 projects were released, and a compilation CD was mixed by Mike Dred. All the albums are different colours used on the UI spectrum. Read more on Last.fm