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Recommendations: Bass Effects
Here are a few bass effects pedals I suggest. You can spend a fortune on pedals. I suggest getting one cheap one that does a lot. Once you learn what you like and will actually use, get higher quality ones of those. Honestly, though, the digital multi-effects have gotten incredibly good and may be all you need for a lifetime. Effects can be fun, but practicing is what makes you really sound good.
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Budget Multi-Effects Pedal
Pedals dedicated to one job often sound best, but a multi-effects pedal that let's you try everything is a great place to start. This Zoom pedal is great for adding effects and practicing.
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
This is probably the most recommended bass pedal. What does it do? It gives you a wide palette of bass tones. It adds a little or a lot of grit. It's also a "DI" (Direct Input or Direct Injection) useful for playing live—one output goes to your amp while the other goes to the soundboard for mixing.
Line 6 HX Stomp
If you can afford it, the HX Stomp is an incredible pedal. It works for bass as well as guitar. It has almost everything you could want. It's quite complex, so you may have to watch some videos or read some manuals to get going with it.