Boss Katana settings
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [2024 Remaster] settings for Boss Katana
Journey · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Journey "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [2024 Remaster]" solo tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Solo
- 6
- Contour
- 1
- Power control
- 3
- Cabinet resonance
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the chorus effect to add width and shimmer to your solo.
- Adjust the solo boost to ensure your lead cuts through the mix.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-01-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the articulation of the riff.
- Maintain a tight, driving rhythm with eighth-note strumming.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch and clarity.
The original rig
What Journey used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black Beauty, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (100-watt head, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Celestion speakers)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [2024 Remaster] adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Journey's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [2024 Remaster]?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [2024 Remaster]?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Journey use on Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [2024 Remaster]?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom (Black Beauty, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (100-watt head, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Celestion speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) [2024 Remaster] 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.