Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 settings
Revolution settings for Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3
The Beatles · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Beatles "Revolution" riff tone on a Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Fx 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Contour
- 2
- Variation
- 0
- Solo boost
- 0
- Cab resonance
- 1
- Power control
- 2
Playing tips
- Use a fast, percussive attack to enhance the aggressive tone.
- Focus on palm muting for a tighter sound during the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a gritty, expressive sound.
The original rig
What The Beatles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Epiphone Casino E-230TD
- Amp
- REDD.47 line amplifier (used as a guitar preamp, direct to console)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Revolution adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Beatles's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana-100/212 Gen 3 settings for Revolution?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Revolution?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Beatles use on Revolution?
Guitar: 1965 Epiphone Casino E-230TD. Amp: REDD.47 line amplifier (used as a guitar preamp, direct to console).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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-100/212 Gen 3
- Walk · Pantera
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- Waiting · Green Day
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- Still Breathing · Green Day
- Seek & Destroy · Metallica
- Paper Lanterns · Green Day
- 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.