Boss Katana settings
Decode settings for Boss Katana
Paramore · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Paramore "Decode" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola · updated 2026-04-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Keep your guitar volume at 8-9 for a bright and cutting clean tone.
- Adjust your tone knob to 7-8 for clarity and articulation.
The original rig
What Paramore used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Decode adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Paramore's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Decode?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Decode?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Paramore use on Decode?
Guitar: Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Decode on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- 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.