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.
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.
About Boss
About Boss
Boss is a manufacturer of effects pedals for electric guitar and bass guitar. It is a division of the Roland Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer that specializes in musical equipment and accessories.
For many years Boss has manufactured a wide range of products related to effects processing for guitars. It includes "compact" and "twin" effects pedals, multi-effect pedals, electronic tuners and pedal boards. In more recent times, Boss expanded their product range by including digital studios, rhythm machines, samplers and other electronic music equipment.
They also are now manufacturing solid-state amplifiers and speaker heads such as the Waza and the Katana. Both feature multi-effects units meant to emulate Boss' classic effects pedals.
Space-Saving Pedal Patch Cable with Slimline Pancake Plugs
Pack of 3 Right-angle 1/4-inch pancake connectors, 4 in./10 cm (BPC-4-3)
Combining high-quality audio performance with a unique space-saving design, BOSS BPC patch cables help maximize real estate in any pedal setup. Our custom-designed slimline pancake plugs fit on pedals and switchers with tight jack spacing, and feature 24K gold-plated contacts for corrosion-free operation. The oxygen-free copper center conductor keeps your tone intact, while heavy-duty braided copper shielding blocks noise and enhances durability.
The RC-1 Loop Station is our most straightforward and intuitive looper pedal. Its compact form and minimalist layout provide all the essential looper functions—record, playback, overdub, and undo/redo—encouraging instant creativity right out of the box. The simple design, informative display, and generous recording time allow players of all skill levels to loop without distraction, making it an indispensable companion for practicing, writing, and performing.
Features
Pro BOSS tuner and versatile metronome in one
Supports chromatic tuning, guitars, basses, and flat tuning
Convenient Accu-Pitch function sounds a tone when you’ve reached the correct pitch
Reference pitch function makes it easy to verify tuning by ear
Metronome features multiple rhythm styles and visual display
Instrument input for tuning electric guitars, basses, and other instruments
Built-in mic for tuning acoustic instruments
Runs on two AAA batteries
Adjustable Tilt-Back Stand with Telescoping Support Arm
The BOSS BAS-1 Amplifier Stand cradles your favorite combo guitar amp at the perfect angle for monitoring and sound projection, whether at home, on stage, or in the studio. Constructed with heavy-duty steel for long-lasting durability, the BAS-1 features an adjustable tilt-back design and a telescoping support arm that accommodates a variety of cabinet widths. The stand collapses for easy travel, with a locking cam and quick-release lever for fast set up and tear down. And with adjustable feet, you can achieve wobble-free stability when using the BAS-1 on slightly uneven surfaces.
Bright Color Display with Adjustable Viewing Angle
With a bright color display, swivel adjustment, and four selectable modes, the versatile TU-02 offers reliable tuning for guitar, bass, ukulele, and other stringed instruments.
The GA-FC EX provides expanded foot control functionality for select BOSS amplifier models. It maintains the simple setup and intuitive workflow of the standard GA-FC while offering additional functions for greater performance flexibility.
Right-angle 1/4-inch pancake connectors, 18 in./45 cm (BPC-18) lengths.
Combining high-quality audio performance with a unique space-saving design, BOSS BPC patch cables help maximize real estate in any pedal setup.
From fat, low mono sounds to octave-shifted chords and more, the OC-5 delivers the widest range, finest sound quality, and best playability in any octave stomp to date.
Your Essential Creative Companion Step up to the RC-5 and prime your pedalboard with maximum looping range. Capture sound with premium 32-bit quality, navigate parameters and monitor loop status with the backlit LCD, and tap into expanded operation via the control jack and TRS MIDI I/O. And with over 50 rhythms, 13 hours of stereo recording, 99 phrase memories, and more, the compact RC-5 puts a deep well of musical power at your feet.
Advanced BOSS looping features in a compact footprint
Class-leading sound quality with 32-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating-point processing
Stereo looper engine with 13 hours of recording time
LCD with multi-color backlight for viewing loop status and editing parameters
Reverse function for infusing loops with interesting textures
Seven different drum kits and 57 preset rhythms with A/B variations
Support for expanded control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI
Full MIDI I/O provided with space-saving mini TRS jacks (BMIDI-5-35 adaptor cable available separately)
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Specifications
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
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
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