Boss Katana 50 MkII settings
Freak On a Leash settings for Boss Katana 50 MkII
Korn · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Korn "Freak On a Leash" riff tone on a Boss Katana 50 MkII, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5. Use the both pickups balanced pickup.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Special · updated 2026-06-07
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced
Boss Katana 50 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 5.5
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings aggressively for a percussive attack.
- Experiment with your picking position to find the sweet spot for clarity and punch.
- Consider using a pedal for additional overdrive if you want more saturation.
The original rig
What Korn used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana 50 MkII actually has.
- Bass
- Ibanez K7 7-string
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different bass or pedals? Get Freak On a Leash adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Korn's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana 50 MkII settings for Freak On a Leash?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5.
Which pickup should I use for Freak On a Leash?
Both pickups balanced.
What gear did Korn use on Freak On a Leash?
Bass: Ibanez K7 7-string. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier.
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Special. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Freak On a Leash on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana 50 MkII
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- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.