Boss Katana settings
Like Light to the Flies settings for Boss Katana
Trivium · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Trivium "Like Light to the Flies" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 9.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 9.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Room) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage a noise gate if you have one to tighten up the sound during palm-muted chugs.
- Maintain a strong pick attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 Platinum · updated 2026-06-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 2
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
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 cut through the mix during lead sections.
- Adjust the contour control to enhance the scooped midrange for clarity.
The original rig
What Trivium used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (Matt Heafy) or Ibanez RG1527 (Corey Beaulieu)
- Amp
- Peavey 5150 or Peavey 6505+ head into Marshall JCM900BV 4x12 cab
- Gain
- 9.5
- Bass
- 7.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Like Light to the Flies adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Trivium's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Like Light to the Flies?
Set Gain 9.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Like Light to the Flies?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Trivium use on Like Light to the Flies?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (Matt Heafy) or Ibanez RG1527 (Corey Beaulieu). Amp: Peavey 5150 or Peavey 6505+ head into Marshall JCM900BV 4x12 cab.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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.