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Youre on an island with 2 pedals

Markbass Compressore and Tech-21 VT Bass. I can great OD or distortion of either. The Compressore gives me a huge array of compression options and contributes its own sound under heavier comp settings. It's virtually invisible otherwise. The VT has nice tone shaping and character.

Not to derail the thread but have you tried the Source Audio Aftershock? The VT Bass was my one and only OD pedal for years and years for the same reason as you, lots of tone-shaping and variety of sounds.
Instantly sold it when I got the Aftershock. Just sayin'
 
Right now Two Notes Le Bass, MXR Bass Deluxe chorus.

If you want to get really dirty I'd pair my Hartke VXL with the Darkglass b7K.

Or Mantic Beef bag with Darkglass VMT


Best blends I can put together from what I have.