Boss Katana Mini settings
Vermilion settings for Boss Katana Mini
Slipknot · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slipknot "Vermilion" riff tone on a Boss Katana Mini, set Gain 9.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 Dinky · updated 2026-06-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 9.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Delay time
- 5
- Delay level
- 3
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity in notes.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive feel.
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, 2004 era)
- Amp
- Rivera Knucklehead Reverb 100 (KT88 power tubes, studio recording)
- Gain
- 9.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Vermilion 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 Vermilion?
Set Gain 9.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Delay time 5, Delay level 3.
Which pickup should I use for Vermilion?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Slipknot use on Vermilion?
Guitar: Ibanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson signature, 2004 era). Amp: Rivera Knucklehead Reverb 100 (KT88 power tubes, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson Dinky. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.