Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Killing in the Name settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 13 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Fx 0, Bst 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez Gio · updated 2026-11-09
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use a clean picking technique for a percussive attack.
- Focus on dynamic response to your picking for articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the tight, punchy sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Special · updated 2026-06-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 0
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx knob
- 0
- Mod knob
- 0
- Variation
- 0
- Delay knob
- 0
- Tap button
- 0
- Reverb knob
- 0
- Booster knob
- 5
- Panel button
- 0
- Power control
- 10
- Tone setting ch1
- 0
- Tone setting ch2
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight picking technique to maintain clarity in the notes.
- Use a staccato rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the solo.
- Experiment with dynamics by varying your picking strength to enhance articulation.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana 50 MkII settings for Killing in the Name?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Fx 0, Bst 0.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez Gio. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Killing in the Name on other amps
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