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Patrick Breen’s Pedal Playground: Why Plugins Are Jealous

Forget sterile plugins – Patrick Breen is here to show you how guitar pedals can turn your DAW tracks into a rave bunker of analog filth and character. In his latest video, he runs everything from MIDI keys to vocals through a pedalboard that would make most guitarists weep, proving that hardware isn’t just for six-string heroes. Expect hands-on routing tips, a parade of boutique stompboxes, and enough sonic grit to sand your speakers. If you’re tired of lifeless mixes and want your sound to kick like a drunken horse, this is your new blueprint.

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