Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Tornado of Souls settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Tornado of Souls" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 8, Reverb 0, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Classic · updated 2026-10-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Variation
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain note clarity.
- Keep the attack aggressive for a percussive sound.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII 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 MkII settings for Tornado of Souls?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 8, Reverb 0, Fx 0.
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?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul Classic. 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
Popular songs on the Boss Katana 50 MkII
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
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.