Friday, April 8 2011
FM3: Chan Fang: Buddha Machine 3
The problem with the latest edition of FM3's Buddha Machine is simply that the novelty is gone.
Friday, April 24 2009
Reinventing the Music Box (Again)
FM3 updated its minimalist masterpiece to include new loops and a fun new pitch controller. But where does this progression stop, and what does it mean to the Buddha Machine's reputation as an instrument of simplicity?
Wednesday, December 24 2008
The Zendesk FM3 Buddha Machine Wall
A company called Zendesk stumbles into the sublime.
Thursday, December 21 2006
Various Artists: Jukebox Buddha
The common thread of the Buddha Machine is simply not enough to provide the sense of purpose necessary for an effective ambient release.
Wednesday, November 29 2006
FM3 and Dou Wei: Hou Guan Yin
Could we really have been expecting them to top the Buddha Machine?
Tuesday, November 1 2005
FM3: Buddha Machine
The Buddha Machine is a counterargument to the age of downloading housed in a little plastic box.
