Boss Katana settings
New Level settings for Boss Katana
Pantera · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pantera "New Level" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 10, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 10
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 0
- Contour
- 3
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics to add intensity to the performance.
The original rig
What Pantera used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Dean ML
- Amp
- Randall RG100ES
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 9
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 10
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get New Level adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pantera's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for New Level?
Set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 10, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for New Level?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pantera use on New Level?
Guitar: Dean ML. Amp: Randall RG100ES.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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.