Boss Katana settings
Lose Yourself to Dance settings for Boss Katana
Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams "Lose Yourself to Dance" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4, Reverb 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 9-10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-22
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 9-10 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Strum with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the funk groove.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a snappy attack.
The original rig
What Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (Nile Rodgers' 1960 Hitmaker)
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface, vintage 1965)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lose Yourself to Dance adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Lose Yourself to Dance?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Lose Yourself to Dance?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 9-10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams use on Lose Yourself to Dance?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (Nile Rodgers' 1960 Hitmaker). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface, vintage 1965).
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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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.