Katana MkII takes the popular Katana guitar amp series to the next level, with more sounds, more effects and more features on the core platform. New vocal variations are now available for all five amp characters, doubling the tone options. Additionally, the onboard effects categories have been increased from three to five, providing even more real-time processing possibilities. Usability has also been improved, with a power amp input for modelers and multi-FX effects, easy stereo expansion for dual amp setups, updated editing software, and many other improvements .
Katana-Head MkII KEY FEATURES
- Lightweight, portable 100-watt guitar amp head with powerful, gig-ready sound.
- Built-in five-inch speaker for training without an external booth
- Logical tube design approach produces classy scrolling power, authoritative punch and cutting presence.
- Five unique amp characters (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown and Acoustic), plus new voice variations for each
- Five independent effects sections (Booster, Mod, FX, Delay and Reverb), with three selectable variations in each section.
- Dedicated FX pedal for foot-operated wah and pedal curve
- Updated BOSS Tone Studio software to customize your sound with over 60 different BOSS effects, channel and global EQs, adjustable routing and much more.
- Power amp input for preamps, modelers and multi-effects
- Stereo extension for connection with a second Katana MkII (available only on 100 watt models)
- Eight-tone setting memories to store and recall all amp and effects settings
- Power Control to achieve low volume sound and response using a hand-cranked amplifier
- Three cab resonance options (Vintage, Modern and Deep), selectable from the panel or BOSS Tone Studio.
- Mic speaker emulation on line, USB and phone/recording outputs, with three Air Feel settings available in BOSS Tone Studio
- Optional GA-FC footswitch allows complete control of the amplifier, including tone setting selection, effects on/off, expression pedal control, and more.
- Connections for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal, plus a MIDI input for tone setting selection and effects on/off from a MIDI foot controller.
- Effects loop, with selectable series/parallel operation and adjustable level in BOSS Tone Studio
- Pro configurations available from BOSS Tone Central
Five amp characters, ten sounds total
Katana MkII's five main amp characters offer everything from vintage organic tones to modern high-gain tones to a dedicated voice optimized for acoustic-electric guitar. Characters have now been expanded with new vocal variations, offering a wider palette of tonal options to create your personal sound.
Five effects at once
Katana MkII now includes five simultaneous effect categories, allowing you to harness the power of a massive pedalboard right inside your amp. The Independent Booster, Mod, FX, Delay and Reverb sections are factory loaded with three variations in each, offering 15 ready-to-play effects to choose from. Connecting to BOSS Tone Studio lets you dive much deeper if you want to customize sections with over 60 different effect types, change the order with four different chains, and much more.
A full-throttle sound every time you plug the throttle
Underpinned by BOSS's Tube Logic approach, the Katana MkII delivers the authentic output distortion characteristics of genuine tube amplifiers, with an increasingly rich and responsive sound and feel as you turn up the volume. But unlike that classic tube amp, Katana MkII's variable Power Control makes it easy to fly into the sweet spot without getting kicked out of the gig or kicked out of the house. Simply reduce the overall volume as needed to enjoy inspiring sound and hand-cranked amplifier wherever you play, from the bedroom to the stage.
Amplify your external equipment
The versatile Katana-Head MkII can also be used as a dedicated amplifier for a favorite preamplifier, shaper or multi-effects. Connecting to the rear panel Power Amp In jack bypasses the Katana MkII's preamplifier and effects, giving you direct access to the Tube Logic Power section, complete with hook-up and drop-out Power Control. And with BOSS Tone Studio, the input can be easily optimized for your particular equipment with a high-pass filter and adjustable gain.
SPECIFIC DATA
Rated output power:
- 30 W (Using internal speaker)
- 100 W (Using an external speaker)
Rated input level:
- INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
- AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
- GO BACK IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohm)
Speaker: 12 cm (5 inches) x 1
Controls:
- POWER switch
- MASTER button
- PRESENCE button
- POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, 50 W, 100 W)
- CAB RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)
- VARIATION button
- AMP TYPE button (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
- GAIN button
- VOLUME button
- BASS button
- MIDDLE button
- TREBLE button
- BOOSTER button
- MOD button
- FX button
- DELAY button
- REVERB button
- TAP button
- BOOSTER button
- MOD button
- FX button
- DELAY button
- REVERB button
- CH1-4 buttons
- PANEL button
- STEREO EXPAND switch
Indicators: VARIATION, ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN, BOOSTER, MOD, FX, DELAY, REVERB, REVERB, TAP, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, PANEL
Connectors
- INPUT jack: 1/4 inch phone type
- POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4 inch telephone type
- LINE OUT jack: 1/4 inch telephone type
- SEND jack: 1/4 inch telephone type
- RETURN jack: 1/4 inch telephone type
- SPEAKER OUT jack: 1/4" telephone type (minimum 8 ohms)
- REC OUT/PHONES jack: 1/4 inch stereo phone type
- EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type
- GA-FC jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type
- AUX IN jack: Miniature stereo telephone type
- USB port: USB type B
- MIDI IN connector
- AC IN socket
Power consumption: 77W
Dimensions (including handle and rubber feet): 470 (L) x 228 (D) x 215 (H) mm / 18-9/16 (W) x 9 (D) x 8-1/2 (H) inches
Weight: 8.8 kg / 19 lbs 7 oz
Accessories included:
- User's Guide
- Power cord
- GA-FC sticker