Lastgasp Art Laboratories

Lastgasp Art Laboratories

Also known as: Lastgasp, LAL

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Lastgasp Art Laboratories is a Tokyo-based builder of unconventional effects pedals and noise-oriented electronic instruments founded by experimental noise performance artist Hirofumi Uchino, whose sound project Defektro operates as the sonic arm of the laboratory. The company designs hand-built pedals aimed at experimentation, noise-making, and sound art rather than conventional tone-shaping. ...

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Lastgasp Art Laboratories is a Tokyo-based builder of unconventional effects pedals and noise-oriented electronic instruments founded by experimental noise performance artist Hirofumi Uchino, whose sound project Defektro operates as the sonic arm of the laboratory. The company designs hand-built pedals aimed at experimentation, noise-making, and sound art rather than conventional tone-shaping.

Their catalog leans heavily toward fuzz, oscillation, and textural effects. Notable pedals include the Super Oscillo Fuzz, the Misty Cave analog resonance echo/reverb, the Multi Noise Processor, the Gomorrah subharmonic fuzz, the Octavella upper-octave feedback fuzz, the Sandstorm envelope-controlled white-noise generator, and the Thunder Box (Donsharizer), which scoops the mids to produce the Japanese "donshari" low-and-high-frequency sound.

Alongside effects, Lastgasp Art Laboratories operates as a small record label releasing noise and experimental music, reflecting the founder's roots in Japanese experimental performance. The pedals are distributed internationally through boutique retailers such as Perfect Circuit, Electric Mojo Guitars, and LEP International.

Lastgasp Art Laboratories has 30 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Fuzz Effects Pedals, Filter Effects Pedals, and Boost Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 11 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Electronic, and Pop. Notable users include Josh Klinghoffer, Lee Malia, and The Edge. Most Lastgasp Art Laboratories products sit firmly in the high-end, boutique range.

Artists Who Use Lastgasp Art Laboratories

Josh Klinghoffer uses 2 Lastgasp Art Laboratories products

Josh Klinghoffer

Singer, Guitarist · Pearl Jam

Lee Malia uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

Lee Malia

Guitarist · Bring Me The Horizon

The Edge uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

The Edge

Guitarist · U2

Will Swan uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

Will Swan

Guitarist · Dance Gavin Dance

Jona Weinhofen uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

Jona Weinhofen

Guitarist · Bring Me The Horizon

Toshiji Mikawa uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

Toshiji Mikawa

Composer, Music Producer · Hijokaidan

Dan Boeckner uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

Dan Boeckner

Singer, Guitarist · Arcade Fire

Government Alpha uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

Government Alpha

Music Producer

Haizai Audio uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

Haizai Audio

Music Producer · Wolf Creek

Kimihide Kusafuka uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

Kimihide Kusafuka

Keyboardist, Music Producer · K2

Leo Abrahams uses 1 Lastgasp Art Laboratories product

Leo Abrahams

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Pulp

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