Boss Katana-100 MkII settings
Dragonaut settings for Boss Katana-100 MkII
Sleep · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Sleep "Dragonaut" riff tone on a Boss Katana-100 MkII, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 8, Treble 5, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-7 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Omen 6 · updated 2026-08-06
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-7 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana-100 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Cab resonance
- 2
- Power control
- 9
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance the heaviness of the riffs.
- Focus on palm muting for a tighter sound during the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics to create a hypnotic feel in the slow riffs.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GAX70 · updated 2026-08-06
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-8 · Volume 8-10
Boss Katana-100 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Cab resonance
- 2
- Power control
- 9
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth without overwhelming the tone.
- Engage the power control to 9 for full power and headroom, allowing the amp to breathe and sustain.
- Experiment with the treble and midrange to find the sweet spot that cuts through the mix while maintaining warmth.
The original rig
What Sleep used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana-100 MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (3-humbucker, likely with Lace Sensor Matt Pike Dragonaut pickups)
- Amp
- Laney AOR Pro Tube Lead 50 or 100 (Series I/II)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 8
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dragonaut adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Sleep's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana-100 MkII settings for Dragonaut?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 8, Treble 5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Dragonaut?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-7 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Sleep use on Dragonaut?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (3-humbucker, likely with Lace Sensor Matt Pike Dragonaut pickups). Amp: Laney AOR Pro Tube Lead 50 or 100 (Series I/II).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Omen 6. 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 MkII
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Creep · Radiohead
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.