That is one of the basic questions that should be asked. If you belong to the Punk or the Hard Rock arena, an amplifier with a clear and distorted channel is sufficient for you. If you however plan to step on the road of never ending experiments and music colors, you will forever have to shift through of sounds of boxes, you are just going explore. In any case, do not forget to enjoy the music itself.
The choice is yours. Do you hope for a loud play or do you plan to float in relaxing tones? Effects units can be used in every music type and there are so many of them that they ought to delight every one musician in the world. You just have to know what you want. If only it were so easy, right? Alright, here is a brief description of the various effects do and how they sound.
It is like this: bass guitar effects are always functional with any instrument you connect them with. These boxes are adjustable to low-frequency range and mostly function best with a bass guitar. The reverse is a bit different, as many "guitar" effects became one with the bass guitar. Do not worry, experiment and give it a try! Effects can be bought and sold, but experience is invaluable.
Effects pedals are electronic equipment. They require a power supply, usually by a 9V battery. If you however do not want to lose the sound in the middle of a concert, we recommend the use of power adapters. Beware of incorrect voltage and polarity! Cables are as important as power – otherwise you cannot connect anything anywhere.