Archive - The Patchbay

Finding Music In The Mundane

What Bonobo, Four Tet, and a washing machine can teach us about organic sampling.

Jun 26, 2025 • Matthew Vere

Finding Your Voice Through Imitation

Why copying others can be the most original thing you do.

Jun 19, 2025 • Matthew Vere

Creative Sound Design—Made Stupidly Simple

A simple, effective, and free technique for crafting endless sounds without complex sound design.

Jun 12, 2025 • Matthew Vere

The System That Helped Me Finish More Tracks

How to systematise creativity and silence your inner perfectionist.

Jun 5, 2025 • Matthew Vere

May 2025

The Best Free Plugins You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

How to build a pro-level plugin toolkit without spending a dime.

May 29, 2025 • Matthew Vere

How To Make Music Effortlessly

Discover how tapping into flow can transform your music-making process.

May 22, 2025 • Matthew Vere

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