BASS Amps just got BETTER! BOSS Katana Bass [Product Demonstration]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มี.ค. 2022
- Danny from BOSS introduces and demonstrates the Katana Bass, the Bass version of the most popular line of amplifiers in the world, BOSS Katana.
Crafted with the breakthrough design philosophy behind the acclaimed Katana guitar amp series, the Katana-110 Bass delivers premium sound and advanced features perfectly tuned for the needs of serious bassists. Three unique amp characters and onboard BOSS effects provide a wide range of tones, backed by a stage-ready, 60-watt class AB power amp, custom 10-inch woofer, and tweeter with on/off switch. And with comprehensive EQ, flexible connectivity, and more, the Katana-110 Bass is ready to take on any playing situation, from stage to studio to everyday practice at home.
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Great demo! I appreciate you walking through all the features and giving us a variety of sounds. I just ordered the 2x10. I really like the power scaling feature, this thing seems like it'd be able to keep up with a drum kit and still hang at living room volumes.
I think you’ll be very happy. It can go low enough for living room practice, but still retain a punchy tone something that many amps lack when you turn them down super far.
Just got mine today! Can't wait to play more with it 😃💪🏻
enjoy! :)
Do you still like it? 😉
@@ivanbalashov468 I absolutely do! 😃
Just ordered the 210 a couple days ago. It should be arriving tomorrow. I can hardly wait!!
@@LeadByExample2911 Nice 😃 Counting the hours I would guess 😅 hope you get satisfied with the amp!
It looks like an amp I would like to have!
Very Helpful Review
Sounds good.
I love my BOSS Katana Bass amp! ❤
you have 6 presets if you hold the panel switch, 3 in channel A and 3 in Channel B
You are right, I should have articulated more clearly there. Thanks for pointing that out.
Thanks for more detailed explanation of some of the features. From Boss, green, red, and yellow isn’t very specific! Anyway…I just picked one up (110) and I can’t seem to get a pure clean tone. There always seems to be some slight grit or distortion no matter the settings. Do you feel the same? Is there a way to dial it out completely? Might just be the color of the amp so to say.
Try plugging straight into the power amp in, that will by pass everything to see if it is the amp… also the return/send will bypass the eq as well if you want to mess around with it
Cool amp
Did you have the tone rolled off on your bass? The demo sound dark, distorted and never clean and clear. The demo was good but just feel something was off
Perhaps because the bass is a mahogany body, and I think those Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounders that are fairly overwound.
@@DannyUnderwood if that is the case then that makes since for sure. Thanks
It's like they read my mind. I must own this amp.
We did, you've got a great brain! They should be in stock this month too!
At the 3 minute mark are you demoing on the 110 model?
Yes, that's the 110 model. Although, there isn't any difference between the 110 and 210 for the purpose of this demo, since it is recorded direct.
Thanks for the reply. Great demo.
Why not include BT by default? It cost probably like 5 bucks to add.
Hi!which mic can i use on the bosskatana 100 in order to record with usb to computer?
You don't need a mic going into a USB audio interface with the BOSS Katana Bass. You can plug the amp straight into a computer and use it as the USB audio interface itself. If you really want to mic it up, we'd recommend a large diaphragm dynamic microphone that can handle high SPL. Something like a Shure Beta52, AKG D112, Sennheiser MD-421, ElectroVoice RE-20, etc.
@@longandmcquade thank’s!but…the sound will the same quality?i try to download driver to install the amp on my pc but it doesn t work…Do you know if it works with windows 7 or 8?there is only driver for windows 10 or 11.
@@longandmcquade if i download boss tone studio,can i use the katana bass with a DAW?I really need the driver in lrder to the katana works on my pc or boss tone works like a driver?
@@funkadelk The sound will be different when micing up the amp versus going DI or using the amp as an audio interface. The microphone you choose, plus how you position it, plus the room its in, will all change how the amp sounds when recorded. Boss Tone Studio is not compatible with Windows 7 or 8. Windows 7 is a 14 year old operating system, and Windows 8 is 11 years old. To get the most out of your amp and use Boss Tone Studio, or any recent musical equipment requiring a computer, we'd recommend you update your operating system to Windows 10 or 11, which are free as long as your computer is compatible. This is not only to be able to use your Katana Bass to its fullest, but also general security of your computer. Both Windows 7 and 8 have reached their end of support which means they will no longer receive security updates.
Amps are good
I own the 2/10
Couldn't get the computer stuff to work
I now use it only for its power amp and speakers with a Laney Digbeth and a way Huge pork and pickle
Now my sound kicks butt
I'll probably donate the Katana to some school after I'm not using it
Hey.... A Ibanez Sabre bass.... Don't see those to often. Besides that: why do so many manufacturers only put the all out functionality in their upper range products? Leaving the lower tier stuff lacking in desireability and functionality. I always find that odd.... When u have a great pre section why don't put it in the whole amp range and let customers decide what kind of power amp specs they need and want. Sadly the reason is money. Gotta say, Roland had the bass rx cube which was packed with features. I always loved that little unit, when i walk into a Store i always keep an eye out for that thing. Now the Boss katana bass seems to land in that ballpark of small amps with big features. I think Boss just upped the game for all manufacturers and that's a good thing!
From a manufacturer’s (I make furniture, not amps lol) standpoint: Class D power amps are cheaper to buy the implementation rights for than equally reliable AB power amps are to design, that’s pretty much all the reasoning there is. The guitar Katana probably gave boss some marketing data suggesting there are people willing to compromise on weight and price in exchange for *perceived* tonality and amp responsiveness. These look way beyond awesome but are a spot too heavy for me, 55 pounds for 150 watts is crazy in 2022
@@USSLIBERTYREMEMBERER thanks for making the money argument for me. But regarding the functionality of amps(which was the main point of my statement) u missed the mark quiet a bit. It was not about what kind of design the amp has but rather why low wattage amps are usually les speced in regards to pre amp section. The hughes kettner tubemeister would be a great example of that. The low wattage models have les preamp options than the higher wattage models. That to me is wrong. Again, it basically boils down to money.
@@USSLIBERTYREMEMBERERAll wattages are not created equal tho. Take the Ampeg SVT head. 300 watts but all tube, and they’re used for stadium gigs. Then take a 900 watt Markbass head I had, class D, and it’s not even comparable. Granted, these aren’t tube amps, but being class ab I can tell you I played the 110 at my local music shop and it was stellar! Super loud while still being very fat and punchy sounding. I’ve never played a 110 that sounded even fractionally as good.
P.s. I don’t mean to come off as sounding like you don’t understand the different classifications of amps, but there are many that will read this comment that don’t. I hear the argument all the time- only 160 watts?!! Blah blah etc
I'm not sure about the price--- 600€ for the 2x10, is a bit expensive
Think I could get a justin chancellor tone out of this?
Yes for sure! There's some videos out there that cover this sound.
pedal footswitch?
From the manual:
FOOT CONTROL
GA-FC jack
You can connect the separately sold GA-FC to switch channels and turn effects on/off.
SEL CH1 CH2/EXP PEDAL jack
If you connect a footswitch (sold separately: FS-6, FS-7, or FS-5L), you can use your foot to switch between BANK A and BANK B and CH 1 and CH 2. If you connect an expression pedal (sold separately: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV500H), you can use your foot to vary the volume.
Is the 210 160watt sufficient for a gig?
its got an AB power amp as opposed to a class D power amp like most combos. which means the katana will be able to deliver more sound and volume with less wattage. so yeah, it should be sufficient
6:45 tone just made me grab my wallet
Kuh-tah-nuh. Great demo though!
No, cat-ah-na
@@eveythingthatsadam lol
how much pleas
Links with current pricing are in the description
$650 is the correct price for a +/- 400W 1x15 model. This ain't loud enough for that money.
Wattage isn't everything! This is more than just a power amp. Plus, 160 Watts Class A/B is the equivalent to 800 watts class D (most amps that are advertised as 400w are class D). Give it a try, it'll flap your pant legs, I promise!
Say someone who didnt stand in front of this amp.
I have one.
It is loud enought for any use.
It is powerful enough. I was incorrect.
Sorry, but what are you going to do with 160 watts?
These amps are using a Class A/B designs, which measured at a 5x ratio to Class D amps. So a 160 watt Class A/B amp (Katana) is equivalent to 800 watts Class D, which is very common to other manufacturers. Not to mention Class A/B sounds much better and punchier.
@@DannyUnderwood What does it mean to be measured at a 5X ratio? It just seems like if you have the same voltage to the speaker, you should get the same loudness. Does class A/B put higher voltage / more current to the speakers?
@@daniellarson3068 it’s the same equivalency of tube amp wattage. A 20 watt tube amp will have a higher perceived volume than a 100 watt class D at 1/5 of the wattage. I’m not quite sure the science there, but it’s the same concept. A class A/B amp is less efficient technically, but the push pull of the design works a lot different compared to a class D amp, which equates to better dynamics as well.
@@DannyUnderwood I did not know this. The demo did not address this. And usually an amp with built-in effects, and bells and whistles seem to have lower power for practicing. It just to me didn't seem like a stage-worthy piece of gear. But 800 watt equivalent is definitely stage-worthy.
@@DannyUnderwood Thanks for responding. I'll take your word for it although the physical reality is beyond me right now. I always thought watts was watts, i. e. joules / second. I saw it like an inch or cm on one ruler was the same as an inch or cm on another ruler. I once had a boss who told me, "Perception is reality." He was right. At any rate, they will probably sell a lot of these amps just like the old cubes.
Thank you so much for demoing this amp using a multitude of ranges and styles. I get so tired of people only demoing by slapping like mad men. Short and to the point. Great video
I'm going to disagree on something. This is not a simple amp. If anyone wants to call it simple they have to admit that it's 'simple' after learning a whole lot of stuff which, to me, is the definition of 'complicated'. I played it in the store and it sounds great. I like the compressor being built in. I have a katana 100 guitar amp and it's great, too. Put the extensive adjustability, versatility , and customisation potential are overwhelming, like a 90-room house.
I am going against the flow here so please regard this as an individual subjective opinion. I like the clean sound but am not fond of the distortion. The punchy claim would better be verified with a comparison to, for example, a Hartke rig similarly recorded. And obviously the cube! Aside from overdriving tubes I would suggest the blues driver pedal for grit. For these reasons I am not sold on this sales pitch.
I would definitely recommend trying one in person, the punchy quality is really something to be felt rather than heard. A big part of the story of these amps is that dynamic feel from a class A/B power amp. So many bass amps these days are maximizing wattage on paper with class D amplification, which sacrifices tone and feel.
I may not be the best choice for dialing in a great distorted bass tone, as I am a knuckle dragging guitar player! I love the suggestion of the Blues Driver, it is my favorite guitar distortion device, but have ignorantly never tried it on bass!
Thank you for watching!
You saying Katana wrong is gonna trigger the weeaboos.
Here I am thinking the human language is an ever evolving symphony of individual dialects and inflections.
@@DannyUnderwood Yes languages do evolve, but there are still purists out there. Especially on the internet.
Why why why Boss! Head and cab why not!?!? Gove m a head and 1x15 cab and I’m a happy player. Give me 2x10’s and Im pissed!
Holy shit. Can you get someone who can actual play bass to demo bass gear?
Ohh this stings 😭
Right! This is a awful demo. I’m sure the amp is good but this does exactly the opposite to make me want to buy it 🥴
Simply too heavy and too underpowered. You CAN NOT beat the markbass cmd121p
It’s a class A/B amp and it’s very loud. Maybe not quite as loud as the Markbass but more than enough for practice, rehearsals and small gigs. You also have a DI. Granted it’s not super light but it’s not back breaking. The build quality is fabulous and it’s very solid.
There is somebody on talkbass that is not satisfied with their Markbass 121 and looking at buying the Katana Bass
@@brucegirdler7221 intrigued. I fail to see how it doesn't tick every box
@@brucegirdler7221 I am not sure that the Katana bass would be an upgrade over the Mark Bass combo, it’s a different kind of tool.
This bass demo sucks....sorry!