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Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 settings

Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away) settings for Boss Katana Artist Gen 3

Deftones · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Deftones "Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)" riff tone on a Boss Katana Artist Gen 3, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-10-21

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
6
Mid
4
Treble
7
Presence
6
Resonance
6
Reverb
0.5
Fx
0
Bst
0
Bloom
1
Contour
2
Variation
1
Solo boost
0
Solo delay
0
Cab resonance
1
Power control
2

Built-in effects

  • Chorus on
  • Flanger on

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in chorus to recreate the swirling texture of the original tone.
  • Engage the flanger for added depth and movement in the riff.
  • Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the tight, percussive rhythm attack.

The original rig

What Deftones used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 actually has.

Guitar
ESP Custom (early Stephen Carpenter signature, 6-string, likely alder body, rosewood board)
Amp
ADA MP-1 preamp into Marshall 9200 power amp
Gain
8.5
Bass
6.5
Mid
4.5
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
2
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 settings for Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)?

Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6.

Which pickup should I use for Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Deftones use on Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)?

Guitar: ESP Custom (early Stephen Carpenter signature, 6-string, likely alder body, rosewood board). Amp: ADA MP-1 preamp into Marshall 9200 power amp.

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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