LastGasp Art Laboratories built their reputation on instruments that blur the line between noise and music, and the Multi-Noise Processor 2 is perhaps their most ambitious statement yet—five distinct sound sources packed into a single box that can be worn like a guitar.
The MNP2 houses two theremins with independent level and frequency controls, letting you sculpt eerie, pitch-bending tones by moving your hands near the antennas. The Droner generates deep, subsonic rumbles through two oscillators tuned to the lower frequencies, while the Shaker produces chaotic, percussive noise with gain and distortion boost controls for added aggression. The Tracer reads pre-recorded signals from a magnetic tape sheet, adding an unpredictable, lo-fi texture to your palette. Each sound source has its own output jack, so you can route them individually to a mixer or effects chain, or blend them together for dense, layered drones.
Built from solid construction at 1.3 kilograms and measuring 260mm by 145mm by 90mm, the unit feels substantial without being unwieldy. The shoulder strap compatibility transforms it into a playable instrument rather than just a tabletop device, opening up possibilities for live performance and gestural control. Power comes from a standard 9V DC adapter, and the layout keeps all controls within easy reach whether you're sitting down or standing.
Since its release, the MNP2 has found a dedicated following among experimental musicians, sound designers, and drone artists who appreciate its uncompromising approach to texture generation. It's not designed to replace traditional synthesis—it's designed to expand what sound can be, one strange noise at a time.
