Boss Katana settings
Everything Changes settings for Boss Katana
Staind · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Staind "Everything Changes" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Jaguar · updated 2026-08-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 2
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the solo boost to ensure your leads cut through the mix.
- Adjust the contour to enhance the mid-range presence for articulate leads.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Jaguar · updated 2026-08-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive chugs.
- Focus on aggressive picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb for slight ambience without losing punch.
The original rig
What Staind used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS McCarty (likely 2000s model, as used by Mike Mushok in studio for Chapter V era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Chapter V era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Everything Changes adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Staind's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Everything Changes?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Everything Changes?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Staind use on Everything Changes?
Guitar: PRS McCarty (likely 2000s model, as used by Mike Mushok in studio for Chapter V era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Chapter V era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Jaguar. 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
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.