Boss Katana settings
Paranoid Android settings for Boss Katana
Radiohead · adapted 57 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Paranoid Android" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 5
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 5 for a modulated shimmer effect similar to the original tone.
- Keep your picking light and articulate to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with the neck pickup for a warmer tone or position 2 for added clarity.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the swirling modulation effect.
- Engage the solo boost to lift your volume during the solo section for better presence.
- Adjust the contour control to shape your midrange for a more pronounced attack.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster Plus
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paranoid Android adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Paranoid Android?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5, Fx 5.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid Android?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Paranoid Android?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster Plus. Amp: Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012. 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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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.