The Throbbing Gristle in the Machine

You may have heard of a device dubbed the "Buddha Machine", a small contraption which plays a selection of nine drone-based ambient loops continuously.

Now, FM3 - the Chinese duo behind that machine - are teaming up with British industrial and visual arts collective Throbbing Gristle to create their own spin on the device.

Branded as GRISTLEISM, the device is described by the band as being "part Industrial sound machine,part noise instrument."

Each device has "thirteen original and uncompromising loops, GRISTLEISM delivers a mix of signature TG experimental noise, industrial drone, and classic melodies and rhythms" and comes in a choice of red, black or chrome casing.

Here comes the science bit: "GRISTLEISM comes with a built-in speaker, volume control, pitch-shift control and loop selector switch. GRISTLEISM features more loops [ed: four whole more loops] and almost twice the frequency range of the Buddha Machine. GRISTLEISM is powered by two AA batteries and is the world's first and only portable TG aural exciter!"

The box has a release date of late November and a price tag of £25. For further details and to order, head this way.