Boss Katana Mini settings
When the Sun Hits settings for Boss Katana Mini
Slowdive · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slowdive "When the Sun Hits" riff tone on a Boss Katana Mini, set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Delay time 4, Delay level 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-07-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana Mini knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Delay time
- 4
- Delay level
- 5
Playing tips
- Use a soft attack to achieve the dreamy, ethereal quality.
- Experiment with subtle fingerstyle techniques to enhance the ambient wash.
- Incorporate light palm muting for a more enveloping sound.
The original rig
What Slowdive used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Mini actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender American Standard Telecaster
- Amp
- Yamaha FX500 multi-effects unit into clean amp (exact amp model unknown, likely solid-state or clean tube amp typical for shoegaze studio work)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 7.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get When the Sun Hits adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slowdive's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana Mini settings for When the Sun Hits?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Delay time 4, Delay level 5.
Which pickup should I use for When the Sun Hits?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Slowdive use on When the Sun Hits?
Guitar: Fender American Standard Telecaster. Amp: Yamaha FX500 multi-effects unit into clean amp (exact amp model unknown, likely solid-state or clean tube amp typical for shoegaze studio work).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Boss Katana Mini
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- 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.