Boss Katana settings
Somewhere I Belong settings for Boss Katana
LINKIN PARK · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the LINKIN PARK "Somewhere I Belong" riff tone on a Boss Katana, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Boss Katana knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx
- 0
- Bst
- 0
- Power control
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging rhythms to capture the aggressive attack.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack to ensure clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with your amp's reverb to add slight ambiance without losing punch.
The original rig
What LINKIN PARK used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Katana actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Custom 24 Hybrid Theory Soldier
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Somewhere I Belong adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts LINKIN PARK's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Boss Katana settings for Somewhere I Belong?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Fx 0.
Which pickup should I use for Somewhere I Belong?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did LINKIN PARK use on Somewhere I Belong?
Guitar: PRS Custom 24 Hybrid Theory Soldier. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
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.
Somewhere I Belong on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss Katana
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- 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.