Boss Katana Mini settings
Duality settings for Boss Katana Mini
Slipknot · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slipknot "Duality" riff tone on a Boss Katana Mini, set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Delay time 5, Delay level 3. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS12 Dinky · updated 2026-08-17
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Delay time
- 5
- Delay level
- 3
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance clarity and articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What Slipknot used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Mini actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson signature) or Fender Jim Root Telecaster
- Amp
- Peavey 5150/6505 (Mick Thomson) and/or Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (Jim Root)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Duality adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slipknot's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana Mini settings for Duality?
Set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Delay time 5, Delay level 3.
Which pickup should I use for Duality?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Slipknot use on Duality?
Guitar: Ibanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson signature) or Fender Jim Root Telecaster. Amp: Peavey 5150/6505 (Mick Thomson) and/or Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (Jim Root).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS12 Dinky. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Duality on other amps
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- Creep · Radiohead
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.