Boss Katana settings
Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) settings for Boss Katana
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-04-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Delay on
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive attack on the riffs.
- Employ dynamic pick attack to enhance note separation and articulation.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in chorus for added modulation and texture.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Custom 'Arm The Homeless' Electric Guitar
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head with Peavey 4x12 Cabinet
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention)?
Guitar: Custom 'Arm The Homeless' Electric Guitar. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head with Peavey 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.
Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) on other amps
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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.