HOW TO USE THE BOSS KATANA MKII AND TONE STUDIO
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- This is a comprehensive video on how to use the Boss Katana amp and Boss Tone Studio. This video contains almost everything you need to know about the Boss Katana MK-II.
Please share this with other Boss Katana MKII users. I've also uploaded each individual video into a playlist you can find here:
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - The Basics
14:36 - Using the Panel
47:12 - Updating Firmware and Tone Studio
52:58 - System and Librarian
01:02:32 - Loading Livesets and Patches
01:13:54 - Using The Tone Studio Panel
01:16:10 - Effects and Effects Chain
01:19:59 - Boosts
01:48:17 - Mods & FX
02:19:46 - Delay
02:26:54 - Reverb
02:33:33 - Noise Suppressor, Send & Return
02:38:32 - Tone Shape, Solo, Global Eq, and Eq's
02:53:30 - GA-FC EX, GA-FC, Pedal FX & Assign
03:06:49 - Using A Loop Pedal
03:08:34 - Outro
A guide to parametric EQ: www.guitarmasterclass.net/wik...
A guide to Graphic EQ: kaneaudio.com/equalizer-equal...
Download the newest firmware, tone studio and drivers in one zip file here: www.dropbox.com/s/x7rzansdctk...
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Jfc, three hours talking about a practice amp for beginners. Possibly the biggest waste of time by anyone ever.
500+ other comments and 187K views say otherwise.
This is not a practice vamp you could definitely gig with this. No problem.
Three hours talking about an amp and all it is capable of doing. Maybe it's too much amp for you? Maybe single volume, gain and tone knobs are better for you? 😆I've played for 40 years and I am appreciative of anyone who will put in the time to cover the ins and outs and capabilities of a modeling amp like this.
This prig obviously hasn't plugged into these amps. Too bad for him.
actual nimrod
this is honestly the most well spoken tutorial ive seen for anything audio related and im a groove3 veteran. Boss shouldve paid you for this. no joke. thanks for making this.
Thanks!
There is a good chance boss did compensate him fo this…..
Now I know what you mean! I will spent a lot of time for this one. Thanks a lot. I'll become a great fan of you.
Hey Scott, the reason the panel button was doing that fast flash, was not because it was in panel mode, it was because you had the amp on standby mode. Check it out, and keep up the great work man, you have taught a lot of people great stuff about these awesome amps 👍
I have a MKI 100 combo and I learned more in the first 10 minutes of this video than I had since I bought it. Thanks for all you do!
Amazing good indepth video about this amp. I have a MKII Artist. The ability of this amp to mimic about any amp and sound is real. When you consider this with the Boss pedals it offers makes this a bargain not just for new players, but any player. By the way, you can also connect it to any other amp in stereo, you don't need another Katana. I probably would have been happy with the 50w, but based on me loving combos with knobs on the front I went full in. No regrets. This amp also takes any pedal very well. I'm waiting for the next generation of it and well purchase it immediately. Thanks for letting everyone know how addaptive this amp is. =)
Hey there, I have a Mkii Artist as well. How did you connect to another brand amp to get a true stereo effects ? What is the process involved ?. Am very keen to have a stereo rig.
It’s probably the only amp you’ll ever need seriously!
I just purchased MkII, 100, 1x12. Your videos have been priceless in helping understand and make my decision. Thanks much for your efforts!!
Glad to help
Great video. As a new Katana Artist MKII Head owner this demo/tutorial is beyond helpful... especially with the Tone Studio stuff. Thanks for your time and effort!! 👍
I just bought a used 100 mk2 and I was having the most difficult time installing Tone Studio. Thank you so much for putting together this thorough video. Now to continue watching the rest!
Once I got to the part in the video where you go over importing patches I was blown away. Technology has gone a long way and I'm glad I went with the Katana. Thanks for all the work you put into making this video!
Thanks. Yeah, this amp is beyond fantastic. I find the people that don't like it just don't put the time into learning how to use it.
Just bought a Mk2 100 Combo. Had *NO* idea about all these features. Thank you for the amazing amount of work you put into this. 👏 Agree, Boss should be paying you for this. Rock on, bro.
This couldn’t have come at a better time I just bought my 50 MkII yesterday. Really appreciate this video!
Awesome. It's gonna be a blast. Get connected and acquainted with Tone Studio. If you have any questions, let me know.
A very useful and impressively comprehensive review and tutorial -- thank you!
Excellent. I shall keep this as a reference. Thank you.
Wow. That was a lot of info. It took me a while but I watched the whole thing - thank you for putting this together. This amp is incredible but there are *so many* features that it's just a little overwhelming, so this is a great tutorial that every Katana MkII owner needs to see!
Thanks. Yeah, it's a lot to take in. I would love to update a few things, but then I'd have to reupload it all.
This is absolutely the best tutorial I have viewed! GREAT JOB!
Thanks!
Best most informative video I’ve come across in regards to the katana . Literally taught me so much within the first 30 mins let alone the rest! Thankyou for taking the time to make this ☺️
This is what I'm looking for . I'm planning to purchase katana 50MKII and lead me to this video. You nail it men. Watching from Saudi Arabia.
Just got my Boss Katana mk2, and this video I GOLD!
Just bought this amp and im super happy you took the time to do this. Thank you so much!
Thanks. You're gonna have a blast!
Thank you I really appreciate your effort. This will be helpful to so many folks.
I was one of the people who bought the amp without knowing anything else i didnt even know the lights that show you when the booster, fx, delay, and reverb were actually buttons. Im blown away by this amp you can get so many combinations of sounds
This is great! As a Katana owner I thank you.
I just heard of this amp series and I have to admit that once I listened to the reviews I was blown away on how good it sounded! I am picky when it comes to digital amps because there are moments where I just think it doesn’t sound organic and more digital. I loved almost every single video I watched, that amp sounds pretty good and it’s at such a reasonable price. Great job on posting this video, it will come in handy when I actually purchase the amp.
It's a pretty amazing beast. Sub to the channel. I have all sorts of other tutorials on dialing in tones.
Thank you so much!! I was putting off downloading and updating the studio because it seemed sooo complicated but with your video I got it done in 10 minutes. Glad I did too because the noise suppressor is great.
That's what I love to hear! I'm glad it helped.
Small business owner here dealing with customers also. This video is a masterclass in customer service. Keep the good work!
Thank you for all of time and detail that you put into this video. Excellent resource !
Thanks and enjoy!
Absolutely amazing! Anyone who watches this video should have no issue at all working through and understanding the Boss Katana MK-II. Your dedication to putting out such a comprehensive video speaks volumes as to your knowledge and passion about this amp and the tone studio!
You truly should be compensated by Bossglobalinfo for your efforts and in turn they should use your video(s) as their go-to instructional vids on their website! Thanks for all your work in creating such a phenomenal video! 🎸
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Thank you so much for your kind words. There were parts I wanted to re-do, but this took a lot of time and energy. Thanks again!
Thanks for making this video! It's inspired me to dig deeper into my 100W Mk.II. I bought it a little while ago, but I've been using a different amp that's already available where I'm reheasing, so I've never got to grips with the Katana. Now with the threat of playing some gigs looming, I reckon it's high time to dust it off again. Your detailed explanation is a real eye-opener as to just how much it's capable of!
Keep digging and check out some of my tone tutorials. Those might help you with working with individual effects and controls. Work with the Parametric EQ to really dial in a wake it up. It's a lot to take in and quite honestly, I didn't really start deep diving into it until I owned it for a couple years either. I would just load tones and make a few changes. Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helps.
@@Guitarnivore Cheers - I will do. I've been working with a UAV Dream '65 or Neunaber Neuron and a mix of pedals and plug-ins for recording, but it makes huge sense to get the Katana ready with some settings I'm happy with so that it's good to go whenever I grab a guitar.
I am not into reading manuals and this video helped me a lot to understand all the (hidden) features of my Artist MKII... Kudos @guitarnivore... Appreciate the time making this tutorial...
Glad it was helpful! Every day I think about what I could have done better or what I may have missed. Thanks!
You have given me what Boss needed to do, INSTRUCTIONS!
Yeah, Boss isn't always the best with instructions
Grabbing myself one of these for Christmas. Super excited that I can open it up and be an expert. lol. Thank you for the guide, I'm sure this was a lot of work to put together.
Just awesome video. Professional and cristal clear explanation. Thanks 🤘🏽
Thank you for this amazing job, thanks God for people like you, very helpful
Thanks for taking the time to go into so much detail about the Katana Mk II Bro, I just picked up mine second hand a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't have come upon your video at a better time.
✌️😜👍
Awesome. Always glad to hear someone getting a Katana and learning from this video. Stick around, I post about once a week with a new tone or tutorial.
Dude, you are awesome!
Simply awesome! Thank you for making such a great video on the Boss!
My pleasure!
@@Guitarnivore Truly a thorough rundown on the amp. I can’t wait to use my new Artist now! Thank you!!!!
@@LUKESTRONG4LIFE The artist is awesome. Loved mine. Never should have got rid of it, but I do enjoy the smaller size of the 100.
Thank you! Awesome video.
I am so glad I didn't buy my Katana a few weeks ago before this video was out! Thank you so much just got my Katana 100w Head yesterday!
Have fun with it and thanks!
I just bought this amp because guy at local store said it was highly recommended. I played through it and it sounded great. He never mentioned all of this extra stuff. Looks like I have some experimenting to do. If I hadn’t just TH-camd the amp after purchasing I would’ve never known lol. Awesome video.
Thanks. Take a look around the channel. I have a bunch of other videos on the Katana that may be helpfuk.
Thank You for this, very detailed.
Thank you for this video !
Thank you man. This was amazingly helpful for me. Ive been putting this off for a while and now its all updated and custom tones installed. Cheers
Glad it helped!
5 Stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 It's about time someone took the initiative to do this... It took me nearly a year to figure out my Artist MkII! 🤣
Awesome - thanks so much for your hard work!
Man, I just want to say you really did the do here brother. Many thanks!
Thee best instructional video sir
Thank you sooo much for your efforts!!! 😊.. I will come back to finish watching soon... Cheers!!!
This is awesome. Can't tell u how much I appreciate this!!
Glad you liked it!
Very informative. Thank you for this👍
Many thanks. I've a waza air, which of course has to be used with tone studio. You're presentation and explanations of tone studio were by far the best I found. I now know enough to to be able to mess about with confidence. Cheers
Thank you for explaining in such detail. Your awesome sir. Keep on rocking yal!
I just got a MKII 100. I’m glad I watched this video before even downloading tone studio. Excellent video.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Thanks🙂
Great, great work, Sir. Thank you so much!!
Glad you liked it!
This has helped me so much. Thank you 😊
Thank You So Much for Doing This!!! I've been muking around useing a old Windows 7. I just got a killer new Bitecool w/Windows 11 and I'm going over your vid. to start all over with everything and it's great!!! Needless to say I saved it so I can go over it again if needed. Again I just wanted to thank you for the effort. Great Job!!!
Thanks Dennis. it was a labor of love and trying to help people.
Flanger with the long A and hard G got me 😆Loving this video and your channel. Just got my first Katana, the 50 mk2 this past weekend and just soaking it all up.
This video on the boss katana has really helped me and my son out a lot man, I don’t know if anybody ever tells you thanks, but thank you.
Glad to hear it. I have several other tutorials for tones and more. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much for such very comprehensive review of this amp. Initially I thought it was too long, but as soon as I follow it up, yes, it is very good. One thing that I had problem with this Boss-MKII Artist is when using the looper pedal, we must ensure that there is one button that must be switched on, otherwise the looper pedal is useless. In fact, once I was thinking to by a simpler amp such as Fender Champion 40. Thank you very much for such comprehensive work and cheers from Indonesia.
I've noticed this with my Boss RC-5 looper pedal when I use it with my xsonic airstep kat... I get no sound on the app and have to unplug the looper and turn it on and off then the amp works again... any idea what's going on? I have my Send/Return set ON and in series
Edit: Ok so I've only been playing for like 7/months... most of those on a practice kit amp and a few months on a THR10II. Anyway, I just realized I had the SEND/RETRUN on my Boss RC-5 looper pedal hooked up backwards? Whoops, I can only imagine that was the problem. I had it working with just the amp and looper, but I just got my airstep Kat switch (also the GAFC-EX switch) so hopefully they can all work together. I don't know if I wasted money on the GAFC-EX or there's a way to utilize it with the KAT and my Looper pedal somehow. To think I almost got the Boss RC-600... glad I realized I didn't know what I was doing and went simpler Lol
Fucking hell, my dude! Never...NEVER...did I hope for " Boss Katana Mk II tutorial " to give me such a comprehensive, high quality guide. A++
Thank you for the kind words. Always glad when it helps someone.
Incredible !!! Thanks for doing all that work !!! I've been running my pedal board into the clean channel on my Katana 50 MkII for my "wet" signal. My "dry" signal, and looper, go to my Blackstar HT5R. So there's another way to do it.
Whatever works for you. This amp has so much to offer.
Your reviews rock my friend 👍👍 good stuff..
ohh man! you nailed it 😈🤘🎸 thanks for this video
thank you for this
Thank you so much for this
Brilliant video; you cover everything and assume nothing 👍. Thank you for your hard work.
thanks for making this video. i just got the 100w 1x12 version 2 days ago and i honestly didnt have a clue what i was doing before watching this vid. the only amp ive owned previously was a fender frontman 15g with an empress heavy distortion pedal. i dont really play music where having good tone is a big deal (black metal isnt known for good sounding guitars), but its really cool to know more about the amp im using. you explained stuff very clearly and i just wanted to express some gratitude for that. i would give a donation with this comment, but i just spent all my money on the new amp lol. cheers
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this video, i am getting this amp for Christmas 🎉 i did my research but this is the best TH-cam video for in deep review
Thanks. I feel like I missed a lot of things or could have explained some stuff a lot better, but it took a lot of time and work to put it all together. Glad it helped.
Best informative video on tube, love your style
Thank you!
Wow great tutorial! So I love the explaination starting at 36:10 about the blinking lights.
Actually, let me correct that, because I learned something since making this video. Solid means you're on the panel, Slow blink means you're on B and no light is A. Fast blink on any of the buttons just means the amp is in standby and in that channel.
Liked and subbed. I'll have to watch this one in segments. Great video.
Thanks! It's certainly a lot to take in. I also did them all individually for those that might not need all of this in one video. Enjoy.
i knew id seen a 3 hour video somewhere, i tried to search for it but couldnt find it. luckerly it was recommended again thank you.
I have a bunch of tutorials throughout the channel and I usually do a tone tutorial just about every week, sometimes twice a week.
By far best tutorial I’ve ever seen. This is based on many of my life hobby’s I’ve gone through. From rc cars to 3d printing to dirt bikes. Aside from how to use this amp I learned what things mean/point.. I’m unplugged acoustic on couch type. Literally first amp I’ve owned along with electric guitar. Bought MK2 100 Head. Using internal speaker for night practice. One day may add small cab for bigger sound. Right now with kids in bed and wife asleep. Time starts around 11pm or so. It’s cheaper than katana air and fully functional... Thank you again
Thank you so much, Mike! It's very appreciated. All you might really need is a single 12" 8 ohm 100 speaker and simple cab and it'll sound fantastic! Even though a decent set of headphones it sounds great.🤘
For sure man. I tired out fenders mustang headphone amp. Cool as it was with headphones just couldn’t stand it. Used 2-3 times for 2 weeks I had it. Acoustic is grab and go with no strings attached. So I would grab that instead. Tried out Katana Air utilizes auto on feature. Gave me grab and feel most part… as for sound eh. Discovered yesterday mk2 head has that 5” internal. Swapped them out today while saving money on amp… Until I buy WL-50 in future. For now it’ll stay connected or leave cord connected to amp. Grab and connect them flip amp on. Still works for vs cheap ear buds. Head is way over kill for a small practice amp.. But it’s only temporary way and it’s not hard to find used MK2 50 watt used around 150-180 range on marketplace or used cab when ready. Practice amp on steroids today and used as design later… or dead by wife!
I'm so glad you talked me into getting one of these. That rotary effect is very cool, I can do Gregg Allman's Hammond B3 parts on guitar, Ha! I wish, you get what i mean though. So many things to do but don't seem overwhelming because it's layed out so well.
I just learnt a hell of a lot thanks mate.
Glad to hear it!
I have learned a lot from watching this. Bought the head as a back up to my 5153 stealth. One note, flanger I have always pronounced Flan-Jer. Still a great video!
I don't know why I still say it like that...maybe habit, but I know it's supposed to be flan-jer. 😆 Thanks for watching/commenting!
@@Guitarnivore Great, just send a couple of bucks, thank you SO Much again!
Just purchased it and admit I am confused, thank you for the video. In the first 20 minutes I learned something new, pressing the LED lights!
It'll get easier. It can be quite overwhelming until you find your way around everything. Once you do that, it's tone heaven!
Awesome tutorial, thanks Scott, I'm so glad you convinced me to buy this thing, I can't wait to hook up to tone studio. If this is a limited version without Studio, I'm anxious to experience it's full potential!
You picked a good one and got a great deal. I'm so glad this tutorial has helped so many people! Thanks.
Uncle Eric, same here. To both of y'all.
Thanks!!! this helped me a lot!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it.
Dude this and this and the katana library vid helped alot glad I found ur channel
Glad it helps. This amp can be a bit much to work with at first.
@@Guitarnivore yea I just spent 2 hours in there to tryo get the distortion crackle sound to go away I pretty much got it. U have any tips for that?
@@DavidAllenMD You're getting crackling from your speaker, headphones or through PC?
Can’t thank you enough!
Dude this is an awesome video especially for somebody like me that refuses to read instructions
Thank you so much for makingvthis amazing video, i just bought my usb cable and about to delve into upgrading the firmware 😁 and have a look at the tone studio for 1st time, i will keep your video to help me and subsribe to you thanks again my freind 🙂🙂
Thanks and enjoy. This amp has so much to offer.
Super useful video my man
Glad it was helpful!
@@Guitarnivore I was tinkering with the new amp all last night! I got it ready for anything now!!!
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much!
Impressive I knew it was go but I’m a 5-10% you have given me weeks of homework. I have never hooked it to tone studio, I think I was/am afraid I will screw-in up. When my wife isn’t sick and gone to bed early. But tomorrow I wii bee experimenting. Thanks I will be back a lot.
Hell Yeah Bro!
The best!!!!!
Good work Fella this is as comprehensive a guide as anyone could need! Thanks for your trouble. Had a mk1 100 , updated to 100 mk2 and love it. Best bang for buck I have had. Care has to be taken with levels on presets, which comes in comments often. Play loud on a raised stand or platform to get ear tone right.
The subtleties of the effects are greater than the pedals equivielent.....more settings get challenging, but its interesting to play with.
That's one thing I hate. I just wish the effects had the same exact controls as the actual pedals. With the boosts, play with the "Mix" a bit. Sometimes it vastly improves the tone.
@@Guitarnivore Been blending some original tone to drives to play with the levels switching on and off... Cheers again
Good morning Julia!
This video is a reference masterpiece for Katana MkII. Thank you for the huge work. 😊
Thank you!
Your also not wrong about only getting @5 percent out of the amp without the tone studio. Its crazy how much sound combinations it opens up. Its a very cool concept.
I love you so much brother
Hey man, awesome video! Really helpful! Aside from that, I just updated my tone studio yesterday and now I have even more options to assign stuff. I got a whole new extra tab that says "expanded GA-FC/GA-FC EX" making it possible to change what happens when you put a GF-FC in your EX (I guess, I haven't played with it yet). Also because of the update, I did get the option to assign the 3rd expression pedal! (It al gets even more complex but I bet it opens a world to different options)
SO it would be cool if you could also look into that and teach us haha
Cheers
I've got the EX in the video towards the end. I also did a second video to explain the functions of the EX better.
Thanks so much for your tutorial. After watching, I realize that I was using less than 10% of the katana's potential. Like was said, Boss should give you some money$$ for such a good job!
Thank you! I'm glad you can now dig deeper into it and get more out of it.
Thank you, great video. Around minute 36 i believe the panel led blinks because the speaker is in stand by mode.
You are correct! Someone else had pointed that out to me awhile back. It didn't even dawn on me that I had it in standby. Thanks!
Thanks
I've seen a video where a guy uses his GAFC-EX, Airstep Kat and a boss (RC-5 I think) looper pedal and he rigged it so the stop start was somehow mapped to the footswitch buttons. I'll have to play with it and try and figure that out because it's so much easier than double tapping the RC-5. I just started playing recently so this is all new to me, but I got all of those for my katana MKII 100 but just figuring out how to update the amp and install tone studio on my MacBook Air m2 (which I got for the katana and recording with my band) took me more time than I thought. It wasn't hard, it's just figuring out MacOS along with the katana. It's a lot to take in all at once. This video is clutch, I watched the whole thing and have a feeling I might reference this again in the near future. Boss should hire this guy to write their instruction manual!
Subbed!!
Absolutely correct , i have not updated mine , it's because i have GX 100 up to date ,that i take every where and plug & play.