Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings
Tornado of Souls settings for Boss Katana 50 Gen 3
Megadeth · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Tornado of Souls" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 8, Reverb 0, Contour 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 7
- Master volume
- 7
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging rhythms.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain articulation.
- Keep a steady hand for consistent note separation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-256 · updated 2026-06-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Gain control
- 7
- Master volume
- 8
- Power control
- 3
- Volume control
- 8
- Variation button
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Incorporate fast legato runs to enhance the solo's fluidity.
- Focus on precise note separation to maintain clarity in high-gain settings.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used for rhythm/riff on Rust in Peace)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (head, likely with rack preamp/boost, as per era and sources)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tornado of Souls adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 settings for Tornado of Souls?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 8, Reverb 0, Contour 1.
Which pickup should I use for Tornado of Souls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Tornado of Souls?
Guitar: Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used for rhythm/riff on Rust in Peace). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (head, likely with rack preamp/boost, as per era and sources).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Tornado of Souls on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.