I've read, watched many videos, and tested many different options to get an optimal bass pedal path/sequence (a.k.a. Rule-of-Thumb), and I've come up with this suggestion: Bass Tuner Compression Wah, Envelope, Low/High-pass Filters Octaves Fuzz, Distortion, Overdrive Noise Suppressor/Reduction EQ Pitch shifter/whammy Modulation: Phaser, Chorus, Flanger, Tremolos Volume/Noise gates/Limiters/Levels Delay, Reverb, Echo Pre-Amplifier/DI (of course, this can also go before Compression) Amplifier Cabinet PA Of course, for every single one of us, there is an optimal setup, but if you are starting with this new exciting pedal and effects world, this is a nice start Here are some other links to review: https://articles.boss.info/order-of-operation-a-guide-to-bass-effects-signal-chain/ https://smartbassguitar.com/how-to-set-up-a-pedal-board-for-bassists/ https://smartbassguitar.com/best-bass-guitar-effects-pedals-guide-youll-ever-see-infographic/