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KATANA-Artist MkII

 

 

The Katana-Artist MkII elevates the premier model in the Katana lineup with next-generation features and flexibility. Newly voiced variations for all five amp characters double your tone choices, while onboard effects categories have been expanded from three to five. Exclusive front-panel controls provide even more sound-shaping options, including a three-way Contour switch, Global EQ with three customizable curves, and a Solo boost with adjustable level. And with powerful new dual amp functionality, it’s easy to link and control two Katana-Artist MkIIs for massive, ultra-wide tones.

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Feature

FEATURE

  • Professional 100-watt combo amp with enhanced tone and exclusive features
  • Custom Waza 12-inch speaker realizes classic British stack speaker tone and response with increased power handling
  • Tube Logic design approach produces class-defying power, authoritative punch, and cutting presence
  • Robust analog class-AB power amp section delivers authentic tone and highly musical response
  • Ultra-solid cabinet construction and semi-closed back for tight, focused tone with rich low end
  • Five amp characters with five variations, plus Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections with three variations in each
  • Three-way Contour for shaping the overall tonal color and Global EQ switch with three settings (customizable in BOSS Tone Studio)
  • Switchable Solo function with level control
  • Integrated dual amp expansion functions for GA-FC control and true stereo effects
  • Updated BOSS Tone Studio editor software for customizing sounds with over 60 BOSS effects; newly added editor features include pre and post EQs, dedicated Pedal FX, and more
  • Series/parallel effect loop, external speaker outputs, and power amp input for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
  • Eight Tone Setting memories for storing and recalling all amp and effect settings
  • Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes
  • Mic’d cabinet emulation on the line, USB, and phones/recording outputs, with three Air Feel settings available in BOSS Tone Studio
  • External control support via GA-FC foot controller, footswitches, expression pedal, and MIDI

 

Refined Sound For Professional Performers

Just like its predecessor, the Katana-Artist MkII has been designed with extra detail for discerning pro players. BOSS’s custom Waza speaker puts the ultimate vintage rock sound under your fingers, while the cabinet’s wide baffle and semi-closed back provide focused, punchy tones with rich low end and big midrange fullness. In addition, every Katana-Artist MkII amp character has been specially voiced for optimum response with the speaker and cab.

 

Waza Speaker: Legendary Tone, Modern Power

A key element to the Katana-Artist MkII’s powerful sound is the 12-inch Waza speaker, developed by BOSS to deliver the wide dynamic response, smooth midrange, and rich harmonic overtones of the benchmark 25-watt British stack speaker from the 1960s. Through detailed analysis of original speakers and careful selection of the magnet, cone material, and other elements, the Waza speaker embodies the full mojo of this legendary speaker while boosting power capacity to 100 watts.

 

Expanded Amp Characters And Effects

The Katana-Artist MkII features the same core updates introduced with the Katana MkII amps. Variations are now available for the five amp characters, providing 10 different tone options to choose from. And with five simultaneous effects categories, you have the sound-shaping power of a massive pedalboard right inside your amp. Connecting to BOSS Tone Studio lets you dive much deeper if you want—customize the sections with over 60 different effect types, change the order with four different chains, and much more.

 

Deep Tone-Shaping Tools

On the front panel, you’ll find some exclusive features only available with the Katana-Artist MkII. A three-way Contour switch lets you shape the amp’s core tone, while three selectable Global EQ settings (adjustable in BOSS Tone Studio) are great for fine-tuning the overall sound for different guitars and styles. A foot-controllable, post-amp Solo boost function is also available, with a dedicated panel knob for fast adjustment.

 

Integrated Dual Amp Support

Powerful expansion features make it simple to use two Katana-Artist MkIIs together. With Dual Link, you can configure each amp with independent settings and operate them from a single GA-FC foot controller, allowing you to blend clean and dirty tones, create wet/dry setups, and more. Stereo Expand lets you use one amp as the master and the other as the slave, with onboard stereo-compatible effects like chorus, delay, and reverb distributed across both amps for a wide, immersive sound field.

 

Full-Throttle Sound Every Time You Plug In

Backed by BOSS’s Tube Logic approach, the Katana-Artist MkII delivers the authentic output distortion characteristics of genuine tube amplifiers, with the sound and feel becoming richer and more responsive as you turn up the volume. But unlike that classic tube amp, our variable Power Control lets you fly in the sweet spot without getting fired from the gig or kicked out of the house. Just throttle back the overall volume as needed to enjoy inspiring, cranked-amp sound anywhere you play.

 

One-Touch Recall Of Custom Setups

With onboard Tone Setting memories, you can store your favorite amp character and effects setups for instant recall. After you’ve dialed in a sound with the panel controls, simply save it to the desired memory with a quick button hold. Eight Tone Settings (two banks of four) are available, with fast selection right from the panel. And for hands-free operation on the gig, just connect external footswitches or the GA-FC foot controller.

 

Ready-To-Mix Direct Tones

Line, USB, and phones/recording outputs feature mic’d cabinet emulation, letting you send mix-ready amp tones to a PA system, computer DAW, or headphones. The direct sound can be shaped with three different Air Feel settings, which are accessible from BOSS Tone Studio. Two-channel USB audio is supported, allowing you to track in true stereo with many of the Katana-Artist MkII’s mod, EQ, delay, and reverb effects.

 

Compact Gig Commander

The optional GA-FC foot controller is the perfect partner for the Katana-Artist MkII—it connects with a single cable, requires no external power, and has a slim, rugged profile that takes up minimal space. With six footswitches, you can recall Tone Settings and 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. Assignments can be customized via BOSS Tone Studio, including pedal control of up to three parameters at once.

 

BOSS Tone Studio Enhancements

BOSS Tone Studio has also evolved alongside the Katana MkII amplifiers. The interface has been updated with a refreshed look, and many parameters have been consolidated into the main screen for faster workflow. There’s also a dedicated Pedal FX category, making it easier to assign wah and pedal bend effects to a connected expression pedal. And if you’re a first-gen Katana owner, it’s possible to import your custom patches and use them all with the Katana-Artist MkII.

 

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

        Rated Power Output

        100 W


        Nominal Input Level

        INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
        AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
        RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohm)


        Speakers

        30 cm (12 inches) x 1


        Controls

        POWER switch
        MASTER knob
        PRESENCE knob
        SOLO knob
        GLOBAL EQ button
        CONTOUR switch (OFF, 1, 2, 3)
        POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, 50 W, 100 W)
        CABINET RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)

        [AMPLIFIER]
        AMP TYPE knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
        VARIATION button
        GAIN knob
        VOLUME knob

        [EQUALIZER]
        BASS knob
        MIDDLE knob
        TREBLE knob

        [MULTI EFFECT]
        BOOSTER button
        MOD button
        FX button
        DELAY button
        REVERB button
        TAP button
        BOOSTER knob
        MOD knob
        FX knob
        DELAY knob
        REVERB knob

        [TONE SETTING]
        BANK button
        CH1 button
        CH2 button
        CH3 button
        CH4 button
        PANEL button

        [EXPAND]
        EXPAND switch (OFF, STEREO, DUAL LINK)


        Indicators

        ACOUSTIC
        CLEAN
        CRUNCH
        LEAD
        BROWN
        VARIATION
        BOOSTER
        MOD
        FX
        DELAY
        REVERB
        TAP
        BANK
        CH1
        CH2
        CH3
        CH4
        PANEL
        GLOBAL EQ


        Connectors

        INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
        POWER AMP IN/DUAL LINK jack: 1/4-inch phone type
        LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
        SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
        RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
        SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms A jack: 1/4-inch phone type
        SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
        SPEAKER OUT 8 ohms jack: 1/4-inch phone type
        REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
        EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
        GA-FC/CTL SOLO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
        AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
        USB port: USB B type
        MIDI IN connector
        AC IN jack


        Power Consumption

        77 W


        Accessories

        Owner’s manual
        Power cord
        GA-FC sticker


        Options (sold separately)

        Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L, BOSS FS-6, BOSS FS-7
        Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H
        GA FOOT CONTROLLER (GA-FC)

        SIZE AND WEIGHT

        Width

        630 mm
        24-13/16 inches


        Depth

        248 mm
        9-13/16 inches


        Height

        515 mm
        20-5/16 inches


        Weight

        19 kg
        41 lbs 15 oz


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