07.01.2006, 05:48 PM | #1 |
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They were getting some terrific scary noises out of them last night. When I saw The Locust they had one too. What are those things?
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07.01.2006, 06:31 PM | #2 |
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Guitars?
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07.01.2006, 06:34 PM | #3 |
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Tape recorders?
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07.01.2006, 06:36 PM | #4 |
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i haven't seen them this tour, but you're probably talking about the "buddha machine"
http://www.fm3.com.cn/buddhamachine.htm
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07.01.2006, 11:09 PM | #5 |
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Maybe he's talking about effect pedals?
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07.01.2006, 11:27 PM | #6 | |
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I think val-holla is probably right. Never heard them before, but from what I've heard about them, it's a likely answer. |
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07.01.2006, 11:48 PM | #7 |
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there cool but it makes the DIY experiment too easy
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07.01.2006, 11:52 PM | #8 |
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Ya it does kind of seem like cheating a bit. But I'm a little interested. I'm gonna buy one I think, just to check it out. All the descriptions I've heard are really vague, and at the very least it could trip people out.
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07.02.2006, 12:04 AM | #9 | |
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yeah ill probably buy one too. Maybe I learn from the internal schematics of it... |
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07.02.2006, 12:06 AM | #10 | |
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07.02.2006, 12:30 AM | #11 |
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Just ordered one off eBay on an impulse. We'll see just how great these things really are...
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07.02.2006, 04:06 PM | #12 |
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so, what exactly does this thing do?
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07.02.2006, 04:07 PM | #13 | |
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It's like a walkman that only plays one tape. Just drones, really. You can alternate between them with a switch or just let them play out. Pretty neat, but nothing you couldn't do yourself. |
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07.02.2006, 04:25 PM | #14 |
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i think they'd be interesting to chop up and manipulate (the sounds, that is), and use to make different sounds and drones than the 9 (i think) that are initially offered.
if brian eno bought 9, why shouldn't you buy 1 </joke>
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07.02.2006, 04:37 PM | #15 |
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are you talking about the budda box?
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07.02.2006, 10:13 PM | #16 |
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yep, but it's the buddha machine.
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07.02.2006, 10:55 PM | #17 | |
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I dont think it would be easy at all... You would have to create 9 audio cassette loops(not easy) of varying lengths, get them to run independently through the output as well as with eachother, and fit them inside a walkman size container with an LED and speaker running in it as well, not to mention space for batteries. $25 is well worth it.... |
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07.02.2006, 11:39 PM | #18 |
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Homemade tape loops are easy enough and much more original.
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07.02.2006, 11:47 PM | #19 | |
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why yes they are. the machines ruin the diy attitude and shouldnt be used for musical production... |
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07.02.2006, 11:52 PM | #20 |
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I have a buddha machine soundbox, that i bought at Kim's in NYC (they also had them at the Whitney Museum) they are quite interesting alone or played thru an effects chain. 9 different loops each about 2-5 seconds long of electronically made misc. buddha music used for worshipers to chant to (obviously), but they have taken hold as an interesting tool for experimntal musicians/artists. it has a mini stereo output (1/8") so just got an adapter to run to a stereo -> mono 1/4" plug to plug into a std. guitar amp. /effects pedal.
i don't use mine very much, kinda just and interlude between songs for my band, i guess i prefer to run a internal feedback loop instead by plugging my input guitar cable to the output of a stereo effect pedal... it generates a constant tone and w/ misc fuzz/distortion, phaser units you can get soem crazy sounds. |
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