BOSS Katana - 100 Mkii Combo Guitar Amplifier, Stage-Ready 100-Watt Combo Amp with A Custom 12-Inch Speaker, Black

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The optional GA-FC foot controller is the perfect partner for the Katana-100 MkII. It connects with a single cable, requires no external power, and features a slim, rugged profile that takes up minimal space. With six footswitches, you can directly recall Tone Settings and independently turn the five effects sections on/off. The GA-FC also supports external footswitches and expression pedals, with default assignments that include tap tempo, bank selection, foot volume, and Pedal FX. A large variety of custom assignments are available via BOSS Tone Studio, including expression pedal control of up to three parameters at once. BOSS Tone Studio Enhancements Overall this is a fantastic amp, and there is very little to complain about here. The new MKII builds on the great legacy established by the original Katana and takes it to new heights. The newly added amp sounds are a welcome addition, and the upgraded effects layout is a vast improvement over the previous model. All of the built in effects are next level, in my opinion. Some of the legendary BOSS pedals are recreated here, giving you the option of having a virtual pedalboard. Other modelers do this as well, but I feel like something like the “Blues Driver” is hard to replicate. BOSS managed to recreate some of the most famous pedals it has to offer, as well as some that never existed.

I think this is because all of the magic is happening behind the scenes. Between the global EQ and power amp, you have full control already over how the amp sounds. Usually having this much control can be confusing. But this leads us to the other reason I think the Katana really hit the mark. lbs 11 oz * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms *The specifications are subject to change without notice. Katana MkII Version 2 BOSS Katana—Sharper Than EverWith the Katana MKII these voices have been extended with all-new variations, giving you an even wider tonal palette with which to paint your own sound. Five Simultaneous Effects! Recording with the BOSS Katana 100 MKII has been an absolute joy, and I use it quite often for overdubs to get a different guitar frequency in the mix. Now, surely you can do a whole mix with Amp Sim software if you really wanted to, but I always hear something missing in the frequency spectrum when using sims alone. Sometimes you just need something to fill the gaps when recording guitar. Sometimes this means using a different guitar, but most of the time it means using a different amp/sound source. The free Katana MkII Version 2 software update delivers a host of new features that further enhance the capabilities of your BOSS Katana MkII guitar amplifier. Read more… Exploring the Hidden Powers of the Katana Guitar Amp Contour Settings -Shape your core tone with three different Contour settings, each with four customizable frequency curves to choose from. Stereo Rec Out - Still keep the stereo out through the USB and the Stereo Link function, just add this for live playing.

The free Katana MkII Version 2 software update delivers a host of new features that further enhance the capabilities of your BossKatana MkII guitar amplifier.Version 2 elevates the expressive power of your amp with newly added tone-shaping tools available in the BossTone Studio app. Okay, let's take a look at what's different. The most significant and most obvious difference has to be the inclusion of a variation button for the amp models. This gives you an extra five sounds to sink your teeth into - that's double the original Katana! These tonal variations broaden the already wide spectrum of sounds offered by the original Katana, making the amp even more versatile. Stereo Expand— You can fill every side of a stage with breathtaking stereo effects using the Katana's built-in Stereo Expand link. Simple primary/secondary operation by way of a single guitar cable makes setup a breeze. In this mode, you can access choruses that envelop the listener in a swath of oceany motion, delays that ping-pong from ear to ear, and reverbs that descend like a cloud upon a room. For optimal performance, stay up to da

Three Cab Resonance options (Vintage, Modern, and Deep), selectable from the panel or BOSS Tone Studio

I am the chair of the guitar area at SIUC and having this type of amp and being able to share settings with students has been a game changer. I bought the Katana as a toy to sit in my living room before I started to take it to concerts or requesting it on my ryder while touring. The ability to assign both graphic and parametric Eq before and after the preamp allows you to voice this amp to get just do just about anything from edge of JC-120, edge of breakup, high gain leads, Jazz and even to amplify acoustic instruments such as classical guitar and steel string acoustics. The Katana-100 MkII can take even advanced players to the next level. Here’s a rundown of seven reasons to make it your next amp. Read more… Exploring the Hidden Powers of the Katana Guitar Amp It has been just a little over a year since I bought a BOSS Katana 100 MKII. I spent a lot of time researching the amp before I ever considered buying one. When I say a lot of time, I mean I think I looked at every video on the internet. I read every review, and I tried it out at the store for a couple of weeks before I pulled the trigger. Which is a little silly, considering how budget-friendlythese amps are.

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The free Katana MkII Version 2 software update delivers a host of new features that further enhance the capabilities of your BOSS Katana MkII guitar amplifier. Read more… Legends Evolve: A Guide to the Katana-50 MkII and Katana-100 MkII

Optional GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller provides complete amp control, including Tone Setting selection, effects on/off,expression pedal control, and more Because versatility and usefulness is paramount when it comes to my gear, and my interests in music are varied. I might play Blues as often as I play progressive Metal, and my gear reflects this. I certainly wasn’t new to modeling technology. I had been a Line 6user for years, and I even recorded with Line 6 stuff all of the time. I have also used AxeFX and MOOER in the studio. But the studio is different in application when it comes to real life amps. The choice to make the BOSS Katana 100 MKII, and the series as a whole, a Class A/B amp has more impact than you would think. Most modeling amps use Class D because it is easy, and some would say that solid state amps don’t really benefit from having a different power section. But the power section IS an important factor. Ask anyone that works on amps, of any kind. Explore the extensive functionality the GA-FC EX brings to playing environments of all kinds—from stage to studio to livestream and beyond. Read more… Katana MkII Version 2 BOSS Katana—Sharper Than EverIf you do not use the app at all, it could provide nice tones using only the physical controls on the amp. But you can unleash all it's real power connecting the amp to your pc and using Boos Tone Studio to change the things as you wish, at least I'm very satisfied with all the functionality provided and for my noob ears it sounds fantastic. it would be nice if BOSS supplied a foot switch and a cover, other than that its a must have for any music enthusiast, session musician, home studio, gigging musician Controls: POWER switch, MASTER knob, PRESENCE knob, POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, 50 W, 100 W), VARIATION button, AMP TYPE, knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN), GAIN knob, VOLUME knob, BOOSTER button, MOD button, FX button, DELAY button, REVERB button, TAP button, BOOSTER knob, MOD knob, FX knob, DELAY knob, REVERB knob