Pedal order can significantly affect your tone. While there are different preferences, here’s a widely accepted signal chain guideline:
Buffer → Pitch Shifter → Filters (e.g., wah) → Compressor → Volume → Boost → Overdrives → Modulation (e.g., chorus, phaser, tremolo) → Delay → Reverb
This order helps maintain clarity and dynamic response across effects.
Note: Pedal order is flexible and may vary depending on your gear and playing style.
For a deeper dive, see our article: Advanced Pedalboard Theory.