Boss Katana settings
Breathe (In the Air) settings for Boss Katana
Pink Floyd · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pink Floyd "Breathe (In the Air)" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-02-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 6.5
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for a smooth attack.
- Focus on fingerstyle playing for a warmer tone.
- Experiment with dynamics to achieve a more airy feel.
The original rig
What Pink Floyd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (1969, alder body, maple neck)
- Amp
- Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Breathe (In the Air) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pink Floyd's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Breathe (In the Air)?
Set Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 5.
Which pickup should I use for Breathe (In the Air)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Pink Floyd use on Breathe (In the Air)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (1969, alder body, maple neck). Amp: Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Breathe (In the Air) on other amps
More Pink Floyd on the Boss Katana
All Pink Floyd tones →Popular songs on the Boss Katana
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- 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.