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Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine I - Black
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA01-BLACK

This is the original Buddha Machine, first released to worldwide acclaim in 2005. Now available with barcodes and available to order by color choice: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red & White. The all-new, all exciting Buddha Machine II (aka 2.0, with nine new loops, 3 new colors) is also being released in Nov. 2008, but don't forget the original! FM3 present the Buddha Machine, a unique "soundbox" from China which is causing sensation worldwide. The Buddha Machine is a small musical loop player, built kind of like a little AM radio -- but without all the nonsense. Total genius from out of nowhere, it comes with an integrated speaker, a volume control, a mini jack-out and a switch to choose between nine different loops which are stored on a small chip and can be directly played by this mini soundsystem. A totally dazzling item which causes jaw-dropping delight everywhere -- Alan Bishop bought twenty-four of these on sight, Brian Eno bought eight (how's that for apocalyptical math?). FM3 are a duo of Christiaan Virant and Chinese keyboardist and computer musician Zhang Jian who create loop-based ambient electronic music. Based in Beijing, they came upon a small box used at Buddhist temples to chant or play prayers. Explains Virant: "...there are a number of different explanations of why they invented this box in China. Some people say it's because modern people are too lazy to go to the temples to say the chants to the Buddha like they used to, so they invented this small machine to do it for them." FM3 gave it a name and began manufacturing it in 2005. In two years, they sold nearly 50,000 of them. The Buddha Machine is not an iPod. It's not loaded with features. It's simply a small plastic box -- available in an assortment of colors -- that plays nine different loops. The possibilities of how you listen to it, however, are infinite. [Please note that the original Buddha Machine comes packaged with 2 double AA batteries, for now; this will be discontinued in the near future.]

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine II - Brown
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA02-BROWN

The Beijing-based duo FM3 is back with an all-new version of their wildly successful 2005 release, the Buddha Machine. Introducing Buddha Machine 2.0: 9 new loops. 3 new colors. Pitch bend. Blurring the line between music box and musical instrument, the Buddha Machine 2.0 is an interactive album that lets users customize the listening experience. Drop the pitch and the music ebbs in a low ambient drone. Boost the speed and suddenly its alive with melody. Add a few more machines, set them at different speeds and you have an evolving audio perfume. Plug it into a mixer, add some beats or vocals or guitar... FM3 won't mind. In fact, they encourage people to use the Buddha Machine as inspiration. Since its release in 2005, the original Buddha Machine has sold more than 50,000 units worldwide and has won praise from artists as diverse as Daft Punk, Gorillaz, Low, Monolake, Sunn O))), Blixa Bargeld and Mike Patton. Legendary producer Brian Eno was the first customer for the original Buddha Machine and nearly 3 years later told FM3 he still "cherishes" his purchase! Similar in shape and design to the original Buddha Machine, but boasting more robust construction and improved sound quality, the 2.0 comes in three colors: burgundy, grey and brown. For those who haven't experienced the pleasure of the original, the Buddha Machine is essentially a small plastic box that plays ambient loops. The loops repeat endlessly until the "track" is switched or the two AA batteries (not included) run out. The machine has its own built-in speaker and there is also a headphone jack for a more personal experience. But the charm of the device isn't nearly as specific: the Buddha Machine has a calming presence in today's fast-paced world. Its charm mixes with FM3's innovative music to provide the owner with an experience that is hard to define. Essentially, it's a box with a life, a tool for living, and to many, it's a friend. Founded in 1999 by Christiaan Virant and Zhang Jian, FM3 are considered pioneers of electronic music in China. Inspired by Buddhist prayer boxes found at temples around Asia, the duo released the original Buddha Machine in April 2005, winning acclaim in publications including BoingBoing.net, The New York Times and Arthur magazine.

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Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine T-Shirt - Medium
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	MED T-SHIRT
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	FM3 T2-M

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine T-Shirt - Small
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	SMALL T-SHIRT
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	FM3 T2-S

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine I - Blue
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA01-BLUE

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine I - Green
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA01-GREEN

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine I - Orange
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA01-ORANGE

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine I - Pink
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA01-PINK

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine I - Red
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA01-RED

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine I - White
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA01-WHITE

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine II - Burgundy
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA02-BURG

Artist:	FM3
Title:	Buddha Machine II - Grey
Label:	FM3 (CHINA)
Format:	Soundbox
Price:	$23.00
Catalog #:	BUDDHA02-GREY