Yeah, if ever gigging guitarist in the world started playing Katanas tomorrow nobody but guitarists would even notice 😂
@YawpMusic
Жыл бұрын
I was at a low-volume gig last week with four bands,. One guitarist was using a Katana, the rest were using tube amps (Fender, Boogie, Vox.) The Katana sounded so much better than the other amps at that volume.
@alexanderhanksx
6 ай бұрын
Oh at low volumes? Katana's smoking on tube pack every day.
@Tarantula_Fangs
Жыл бұрын
Dude, I sold my Fender Tube Amp just to get a Boss Katana and I don’t regret it one bit, lol. I originally paid nearly $700 for my amp and I walked out of GC feeling stupid for getting a cheaper digital amp. Now after having the Katana for a few weeks, I can honestly say that I freakin love that amp. I’ve owned about 5 different amps in my life and the Katana is my absolute favorite, so diverse, so economical, great quality sound. I am absolutely shocked by how much I love this amp and I’ve owned both tube and digital previously.
@oishikplays
5 ай бұрын
i had the exact opposite experience. I started off with a katana because the street knowledge was that it would be enough, but then bought a cheap analog modeler that did a lot less for the same price but felt so much better to play without latency, and was far easier to get usable tones with. That was four years ago, and 4 amps later, I never used my katana since.
@steveliberty
Жыл бұрын
What this video proves is that you are a master at dialing in your tones. No matter what the platform is, you manage to get the tones that please you, and compliment the tone that comes from your hands. The Katana is a perfectly fine amplifier, but I know several people that own and use them, and their tones are EXTREMELY generic. You make it sing. Pete Thorn is another one who can make anything sound great. OUR mileage may vary :)
@tusharjamwal
Жыл бұрын
I don't think it's the tones, I think it's the music. That said, the katana has options for days to adjust your tone
@RebelEdits
Жыл бұрын
I mean thats kinda true for almost any Amp on the market. If you know what your doing then its gonna sound good. If you dont and your just doing alot of guessing its gonna sound pretty generic.
@kingfisher7960
11 ай бұрын
bass, mid, and treble isnt hard dude. Why does DIALING in seem so hard today? Do you know how to program a VCR? They also have these things called presets to eliminate your booger picking fingers from getting hurt
@douglasnewman4163
6 ай бұрын
I’m 74 years old now. Just getting back into playing guitar after a long time away. Two years ago I was looking for an amp that would "do me out". :) Researched heavily. I found that perfect amp (for me) in the Katana Artist MkII. A very satisfied buyer!
@CMHobbies
Жыл бұрын
Katana Artist MKII is unbelievable. It’s speaker construction is crazy good. I would’ve killed for that amp when I was teen playing cruddy SS amps. It’s so much better.
@coconejococonejo
10 ай бұрын
its* speaker construction
@wojciechszeler2
8 ай бұрын
I had a crappy Laney 10W without reverb 2008 or something like that, it wasnt that bad bud hey, the differrence!
@MrSpeed-lt8gr
Жыл бұрын
I’ve gigged with the Katana 50 over the last 4 years or so. Am I going to sit here and tell you it sounds better than my Mesa Mark V? Probably not. Is it good enough to gig with? Without a doubt.
@stii
Жыл бұрын
The only thing the Katana needs is bluetooth and a phone app. Having to program it via a computer/laptop is a bit tedious.
@seangarland
Жыл бұрын
It is an odd omission, given the Katana Air headphones have this capability. Perhaps in the MKIII version?
@lehmusic2675
Жыл бұрын
I have the Airstep pedal and it uses Bluetooth to do some programming not deep but go as deep as computer but can change pedals and the controls
@22duke
3 ай бұрын
Your prayers have been answered, with the new gen 3
@nekkon1989
Жыл бұрын
I have a tube amp for the studio and a Boss Katana for gigging. I'm happy with both
@mindscramble8248
Жыл бұрын
I have a tube Princeton Reverb and one of these Katanas on the way. I'm hoping to have your exact same situation. 🤘
@monahantp3767
Жыл бұрын
40+year tube amp user myself... Then lower back issues, money crunching, difficulty finding quality tubes, etc. turned my attention to lighter weight alternatives. Recently the Boss Nextone 80 was my intro to this type amp, and I'm seriously impressed! So much so, that I've been keeping my eyes open for a good deal on a used Katana Artist (I prefer the controls on a front panel). These sound fantastic, are easy on my back and don't cost a small fortune-- also maintenance free compared to my old tube amps. No cork-sniffing here-- if it sounds good, use it!
@michaelcarey9359
Жыл бұрын
54 year old tube user... long ago moved from heavy combos to a separate preamp/poweramp head and a 2x12.... and another, if I need it. I have smaller (0,5, 2 and 5 watt tube amps in the guitar rooms at home. Sure, it sounds great if you're in a cover band, and need those particular sounds, albeit with a quality reminiscent of pasteurized, homogenized, and electron-beam neutralized, the Katana is absolutely SPOT ON. But... if you've ever "found your tone" on a tube amp, you'll be damn dissappointed. No more dynamics between you, the guitar, and the amp, playing and breathing as one, no more "if I stand about here, and hold it like this...." to get that sound the Katana is NEVER going to make with you. You;ll be playing your guitar into the equivalent of an android app, compared to the super software available, like plugins, IRs and VSTs, where the Katana fails to even compete.
@monahantp3767
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelcarey9359 Can't speak to the Katana, but the Nextone 80 sure is great. All the fell and tone of my old Deluxe at a fraction of the cost. I've yet attempted to connect to the internet for downloads-- just plug, play & smile :D
@RodVonLongrod
11 ай бұрын
I own a Katana 100 Mk II and a Katana Artist Mk II. I recently gave my Katana 100 Mk I to a friend who has deep pockets and some really nice tube amps. I forgot I had already installed the Sneaky Amps & Dumble Amps in the Tone Studio. Later that day, when I gave him the amp, he was absolutely floored with the amp. I was really surprised knowing his stable of amps. I have eight tube amps and love 'em a lot, but I play my Katana Artist quite a bit. It is so good.
@rogerwilliams2629
Жыл бұрын
Playing for decades, lol 60s to not long ago. Boss Katana is all you "need".
@diystompbox
Жыл бұрын
100W Katana MkII through 2X12 Celestion greenbacks. Closed back. Plenty loud and sounds great! Powerful cleans!
@Mraknz
3 ай бұрын
Yep I use an artist 100 head live through Mesa 212 closed back cab, sounds really good from eagle rock to enter sandman
@andycasile
Жыл бұрын
I've gigged one as a clean platform and as a power amp for my Pod Go. It's been great for all of those applications and beyond paid for itself.
@stefromfortworth
Жыл бұрын
Anyone who can’t get a decent tone from a Katana, usually can’t get a decent tone out of anything else either.
@bluarcher5941
2 ай бұрын
I guess I really don't get it yet with the modeling setups...so, in a live situation and between songs, you're navigating through menus on your laptop to get to the correct cabinet simulation for that next upcoming song on the set list? ("oh hold on, guys, I'm on the wrong tab or I can't seem to exit out of the FX menu"... This is just one of many scenarios I envision...and maybe I'm way off base with the usage in a live setting? thanks in advance..
@johnnathancordy
2 ай бұрын
I think you'll find most folks would be using one preset for the whole gig - say in your Helix or Fractal world, you have snapshots/scenes where you'd set up your clean/dirty/solo tones - much like in the real world where you wouldn't switch amps/cabs during a gig
@joshuasaylor3783
11 ай бұрын
I've owned a katana 100 for 2 years. It never sounds quite right. I keep it around as an acoustic amp. It's more of a toy than a legit piece of kit in my opinion.
@jltrem
Жыл бұрын
Dave Simpson would say yes.
@joejohnson8966
Жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@deepzepp4176
Жыл бұрын
Dave would say yes to a wasp in a jam jar.
@chrisfit
Жыл бұрын
I always preferred the stock amps to the sneaky amps. They’re neat but not as good as the stock ones imo. I also always wanted a more complete foot switch. The GAFC with another row of pedals to customize. Then it would be complete for me.
@dafretz
Жыл бұрын
So, this is actually possible, but you need to use MIDI to do it. I built a MIDI foot controller a while back from an old Fender Mustang foot controller and a Raspberry Pi PICO. It was pretty hacky, but good enough to expose most of the Katana features via MIDI. I also looked into replicating the features of the GAFC and took apart a perfectly working GAFC to figure out how it works. Replicating the features of the GAFC is technically possible, but would be quite a hacking effort.
@brendanflaherty6696
Жыл бұрын
@@dafretz This! I'm using a Rocktron MidiMate with my Artist... admittedly fairly expensive new, but they're pretty affordable on the used market. And Amazon is awash with inexpensive (and/or cheap) MIDI footcontrollers with weird brand names and dodgy ad copy. The MidiMate works really well with the Katana, though, once you get the hang of the programming (which isn't that hard, just fiddly). Bottom row for channel changes, top row for FX blocks on/off. Good stuff.
@akaerik1
Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a comparison between the katana and catalyst Amp In feature for those of us who don't want to buy a frfr
@Ray-Angel
Жыл бұрын
I've gigged with a Katana MKll 100. But I'm a straight ahead classic rock and blues guy. I don't use complex tones. But I love that it's all in one. No need to carry pedals. Just my HSS Strat and my Kat head plugged into FOH and that's all I need.
@joshb7326
Жыл бұрын
Studio Rats would say yes
@imactuallyih3697
Жыл бұрын
My wife would say yes. My bank account too.
@СергейЦвикевич
Жыл бұрын
Love my Katana Mk2 100. Prefer MK2 amps to those called "sneaky". I often prefer to play and record direct with the Katana though I have a GT1000 on my desk, too. I will definitely keep my Katana and hope it will have a long life. Also I agree that the GAFC should be more complete (a second row of footswitches would be lovely) and it would also be great to do at least some basic assignments as in the GTK
@yjmsrv
Жыл бұрын
I love my 100 watt Katana but find it doesn't cut through a band mix very well with another guitar player using a tube amp- the tube amp- no matter how small a wattage- always seems to bury me in the mix and cut through wonderfully.
@srsanders455
Жыл бұрын
I use two of the Artist MKII 1x12 combo amps running in stereo. You have to be careful to pick the signal chain option where the effects are after the amp for full stereo operation. They can easily stomp a drum set/loud drummer, like 115db plus loud. I use the foot switch with an expression pedal for volume control. Only thing extra I bring is a tuner pedal, wireless, and sen 609 Mic. The katanas are very light, also using two of them I effectively have a back up amp if one blows up. They go mono with a small flick of a switch on the back. I recommend the Artist combo as it has a really nice higher wattage copy of a greenback speaker. One disclaimer is you do have to tweak quite a bit to dial presets in. Lastly, once programmed up, the global eq presets are really nice to quickly dial out booming sub bass with the press of a button on the front of the amp. Makes it easy to deal with bass coupling of some stages/floors at high volume.
@Gk2003m
Жыл бұрын
I have the MkII 50 watt. They are available new for $269, and used for less than that. And it’s awesome. Weighs half my Princeton Reverb II, and gives very convincing 70s Marshall and Fender Twin emulations with the sneaky amps. And virtually the effects are good, and the modulation effects are all great. As I’ve reached a stage in life where weight savings are becoming valuable to me, the fact that I can carry this plus my AirStep KAT plus a guitar and have everything I need is awesome. Beats moving the Marshall Major and 4x12 by a mile.
@ElmoRitter
Жыл бұрын
Electric guitar players crack me up because for all the effort regarding tone they usually don't even know the baseline characteristics of the mic im using on the cabs. Fellas, I got bad news: when the tone gets to the board it becomes my contractual responsibility and I could care less about your wants. Band is big, your getting min maxed bud. Tone is too harsh? Not in my mix kiddo
@johnnathancordy
Жыл бұрын
Soundmen crack me up because for all the effort regard they usually forget a mic stand and hang the mic off the amp
@ElmoRitter
Жыл бұрын
@@johnnathancordy that doesn't even make sense the production or venue handles that. You think I bring sound equipment to work? The only time I hang a mic is when someone's playing isn't worth it tbh. Why, is that happening to you a lot?
@SteveKuhMusic
Жыл бұрын
John. I’ve never played one but the other guitarist in my band uses the Katana 50 watt. He paid $100 US for it used. Sounds very good though the distorted tones are just okay. He’s not used the online stuff with it. My question is how reliable are they? On the the one hand who cares as they’re so inexpensive. On the other, if they fail you can’t repair them.
@michaelyolch79
9 ай бұрын
WHEN I WAS A KID, I thought my crappy Gorilla Amp was killer, then I thought my crappy Digitech RP-50 was AMAZING! And my crappy POD was the greatest thing ever made. But once you grow up and get VERY serious about playing, HOW to listen, WHAT to listen for, and the enormous differences between the attack, sag, compression, lag, dynamics, soundwave dispersion...everything...between tube vs. solid state amps, you'll finally understand that this is all a bunch of crap made for mass consumption. Sure, it's great for dicking around or little gigs...but there's a reason that not a single major professional band plays amps like this unless they're endorsed and forced to do so.
@3rdtonefromthesun
Жыл бұрын
Blackstar Silverline Deluxe (100w) blows the Katana out of the water.
@johnnathancordy
Жыл бұрын
First time hearing of it?
@Vienzbow
Ай бұрын
the only peoblem with the amp is that you have channeks you can cycle in between and thats it (with the foot switch) and there not cheap, you have no way to just switch on and off yoru effects.....i.e. distortion, chornous ect unless you drop 700$....it is better to use amp sims through a pedal and use that .....i.e. the boss me90 or gx100...the amp alone is far to limiting
@nhbiker1961
Жыл бұрын
I tried one, just can't beat the sound of a tube amp, I didn't like it.
@johnnathancordy
Жыл бұрын
Fair play!!
@phillippitts6294
Жыл бұрын
I love mine, but if you’re playing out . Try a katana artist model or the 2x12 regular katana. Loud af, but very controllable . jmo 🖖🏻
@spencerfrankel414
5 ай бұрын
Great video, was just wondering how you think this compares to the Artist model? Is the speaker change worth the increase in price?
@JohnPriceJNPMusic
Жыл бұрын
I've been gigging the Katana Artist for many years and find it very practical for live situations. There are definitely some limitations/challenges when controlling it with the GA-FC but it's still workable. I can also use my regular pedalboard with it as well. I have the GigRig G3 on my main board and that allows me to connect through the effects loop and MIDI to control the Katana. Usually turning off the effects on the katana to use the effects from the pedalboard. If you spend time programming the EQ's before hand I believe that makes the difference from the factory settings. This amp has so much potential and I hope Boss figures out how to offer all the features in a much easier version.
@PerryCodes
Жыл бұрын
+1 comment about EQ
@AlecBourneMidiMadScientist
Жыл бұрын
Really why not just dig in a bit with the FX floorboard and bump up your foot controller to something a bit more decent ? BOSS's focus seems to somehow always be LCD and ok that is fine but these things are absolutely capable far better midi controllers. A decent front end makes a really huge difference in ease of use a much finer control.
@CaseySitter
Жыл бұрын
X sonic airstep kat edition floor board will open up all the options and give you blue tooth control as well.
@PerryCodes
Жыл бұрын
That BT control will allow you to use a phone or tablet to edit patches.
@batmandeltaforce
9 ай бұрын
A.I.R.D. ROX. Been using the GT1000... no need for anything else.
@texrex4580
Жыл бұрын
I've been using the 1x12 Katana V2 since it's release as my live gigging amp. I changed the speaker for a Celestion G12H Redback giving me more headroom. I use an HX Stomp in front of the amp for all my drives and effects. I find this a perfect combination of light weight, versatile, customisable, ample power, cost effective and reliable. I've seen lots of other guitarists using the Katana for gigging. Nice to see you've also now discovered the optimum gig rig.
@GoPro_Matt
Жыл бұрын
If you're ever needing ideas for future videos, I would love to hear your take on quilter amps and their superblocks.
@neilbrewer
Жыл бұрын
I gigged a Katana Artist (Ver1) for a couple of years and it was great. Easy to setup, consistent, dependable, light, great with pedals and with a Helix floor. Best point......sounds wonderful. Ony way to find out is to try it live. The Mesa cab would be a great addition. Not gigging now, but have a Nextone Artist now..... same story.
@arnolddealiii4259
Жыл бұрын
I gig the 1x12 Boss Katana 100 all the time now. I play bars doing covers of blues rock and country from the 50's to today. The more modern stuff we play always requires a few more bells and whistles than stuff from the 90's or earlier. But for me I predominantly use a clean channel, a bluesy rock channel, a hard rock channel and the hard rock channel copied over again but with a huge volume boost. I have various effects setup for each channel that I can use accordingly, but most of the time I use the classic rock sound I created and if I need to be loud for a solo I will switch to that loud hard rock sound. Sometimes we play a song that requires a classic rock sound during the verses and then switch to a hard rock sound for the chorus, followed up with a boosted hard rock sound for the solo. I'm pretty simple and I don't want to spend hours dialing in tones. I've done away with all my tube amps, and effects pedals. I've have simplifed my rig so I can go out and and not worry about something getting damaged or stolen. Nobody is really going to try and steal a Boss Katana vs say a Vox AC30. But to the point of the video, for what I'm going out and doing I don't need a $3,000 amp tone for a gig I'm making $50-$100 on. Also most of these tube amps are so flipping loud its impossible to play at the sweet spot, but the Katana sound good at any volume and doesn't crap out at high volumes. Anyway I know most people prefer tubes but I've cut about 70 pounds worth of gear out of my gig's that I have to move and I'm happy with that. I can deal with tones that are 95% of the way there. I forgot to mention I don't have to bring a mic with me anymore because I plug direct. one less mic to pickup stage volume is always a plus! My entire rig depending excluding the guitar with footswitch and cables was $550.
@Magik1369
7 ай бұрын
I gig with my Katana head and have never had a problem. The thing I love about this amp is that it is lightweight and everything you need in onboard, No pedal board required. My Katana head has built in speakers which are plenty loud enough for small clubs and bars but I usually take a 212.
@bushleague3472
11 ай бұрын
I use a Les Paul special through an OD and booster pedal into mine. Between the tones you can get from blending the p-90's, the various combinations of analog OD, and the onboard digital effects, I can dial in anything from country to thrash metal.
@secularspectator
Жыл бұрын
I think question is more....Am I obsessed with gear more than the music...
@markdouglas8073
Жыл бұрын
The only thing better than the Katana Artist is two Katana Artists connected in stereo! I have no interest in getting another amp. Using some floor pedals, but especially a MIDI controller.
@caleshtcincredibles
9 ай бұрын
I play a couple shows a month and I just purchased the new 50w MK2 EX with the new foot controller for at least one of my gigs , I will leave my amp modeler floor unit at home. Its an easy load in and set up . I saw a video where they are using an Air Step foot controller that works with the MK1 & MK2 it also has bluetooth so you can control the foot switch and amp settings with third party software or the Boss App! Pretty cool 😎
@isolophobicarus
8 ай бұрын
I have the airstep kat pedal and it is beyond good when paired with apps or floorboard (app demo'd in video).
@hks956
10 ай бұрын
Of course it could the only amp most every gigging person needs. The older I get the more I find it dumb to take 2 or 3 grand or more of guitar equipment to a gig that might get you 200 dollars.
@garyjinks7482
Жыл бұрын
I gig a Katana Artis since they came out. Set up on clean and I use my pedal board, mainly for stacking OD pedal. It has a lot of advantages, weight, flexibility, reliable. When live the Artist sounds great. My hsndwired heavy and expensive tube amp stays in the music room now. In the mix I can not tell the difference, I have never played a standard Katana.but the Artist is nice.
@alexmbrenner
Жыл бұрын
It’s all I need. Run it clean and use your pedals or you can use the foot controller. I’ve been loving the brown sound setting. Great demo!
@jeffbeliew6568
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful Amp, covers everything I need plus more!!! Awesome amp!!!!
@Chris_Nouvelli
Жыл бұрын
I’m hoping to have the best of both worlds - I have a HX Stomp on pre-order with Andertons (out of stock everywhere it seems!) which I’ll run into my Katana 100. Should be a good rig!
@joejohnson8966
Жыл бұрын
If people feel good enough playing it then it's enough. I tried one and I simply couldn't get used to the distortion sounds. I have nothing bad to say what so ever about it but I had a Peavey classic 30 next to it in the store and the distortion sounded so much better I didn't even go back to the Katana. Same with the line 6 combo. I hope everyone enjoys it but to me the Peavey felt leagues better and it would be what I use and gig with.
@driftless7134
Жыл бұрын
Your playing is absolutely beautiful sir.
@brianlebrun2382
Жыл бұрын
I used to have the first version Katana 2x12 and it was primarily a pedal platform. I tried making my own presets and just using the footswitch but it just didn't work if I needed to make a change in parameters on the fly because now I'm turning my back to the audience or just dealing with it until a break. I run a Helix floor now. More money but I can adjust things on the run easier and if I want that's all I have to bring to a gig. If I just wanted an inexpensive amp without the need to plug my computer into it I'll go with the Catalyst 200. Plenty of power, Helix based sounds and simplicity all day long. I'll be ordering one very soon and using it with my Helix.
@saleseng
Жыл бұрын
I have a katana artisan series and a Peavey Vypyr pro and I use the peavey more than the katana, although Boss is still top two or three when it comes to modeling. Also if you get yourself a helix rack unit or a line 6 pod HD Pro X new or used, along with some good studio monitors and studio headphones, you’re all set.
@stratjed
Жыл бұрын
Bought the Katana first edition 50w the year they first came out. Been using it since. Don't care what anyone says, it is a great alternative to bringing a tube amplifier to gigs. Love it. Got a bunch of a Fender and Boogies that stay home. Mostly run a pedalboard into it. But if i don't it has killer boss effects built in.
@2000SkyView
Жыл бұрын
yes
@jimmcdougall9973
Жыл бұрын
This would make a great entry level amp. Considering my first amp was the original Peavey Bandit, which had a clean and dirty channel and a reverb tank that rumbled like thunder if one moved on stage. A Line 6 Spider amp would have blown our minds back in the day.
@andrewbecker3700
Жыл бұрын
When I first bought a 212 mkii most of my friends scoffed. Then I bought a second one and a stereo cable to really fill the room. I practice on the .5 watt setting and have had zero issues so far with the gafc footswtch and multi-wah being my only pedals. This rig is basically all I need.
@tbone2451
Жыл бұрын
I had two tube amps, I’m down to one , I traded one in on a katana 50. I was always skeptical, but gotta say I’m really impressed, and I’ve yet to use the tone studio.
@HugoStrife
Жыл бұрын
Hi! I also own a Katana 50 but had some problems of unwanted buzzing. It was fixed by turning on the noise gate, which you can only use through the tone studio. As I've read it's a common problem, don't you have any interferences in your amp? I've tried different cables, patches, guitars...
@tbone2451
Жыл бұрын
@@HugoStrife actually no , only when my cell phone is right on the amp , that’s all .
@MoreMeRecording
Жыл бұрын
I recommended the Katana to a friend looking to get his son amp, which he did but damn, that clean sound you started off with was very flat, veiled, no snap or sparkle. It sounds like what I'd expect from an amp sim 10 yrs ago. Quite surprised.
@chrisb3389
Жыл бұрын
The default clean channel is very dry compared to something like a Fender clean amp however, there are some good tricks out there to help it get there. One I tried that worked decent was to run the treble booster internal FX into that channel. Tweaking its settings and maybe fine tuning in the channel EQ can get it a lot closer to that desired tone. Just can't easily get there with the dials and settings on the unit itself. Must dig into the software a bit.
@paulmckeown5672
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video and the introduction to sneaky amps. My Katana sounds so much better now.
@ajcajc5429
Жыл бұрын
i have tried this amp many times in store and all i get out of it is crappy fizzy shit with no bottom end
@isitreallyisitreally1756
Жыл бұрын
Had the MK1 100 combo since they came out ( took a punt as knew Boss / Roland usually make reliable amps) now has hundreds of gigs behind it , I went through the usual preset thing ( not used the tone studio ) but ended up using as pedal platform ( literally , as velcro / pedals on top of amp as venues so small ) , Tube Screamer , Dimension chorus and that’s it , want extra delay ? just bend down and turn the knob , more reverb ? same thing , if pedals die , no problem , still easy to do whole gig with one. Output straight to PA on back so ready for festivals , bigger gigs . I read people telling tales of trying Katanas out in shops ( for about 50 seconds ) and finding them awful , so it’s horses for courses , but as it’s popular there will always be people that won’t like them .
@johnnathancordy
Жыл бұрын
Yeh for sure I think trying anything in a shop tends to be a pretty rubbish experience right? I've found it easier to dial in a few presets that are what I need with basically no compromise, which isn't something I have managed with a whole bunch of expensive tube amps...
@GeauxSaints121
Жыл бұрын
Played in a band and our 2nd guitarist had a Katana. I would use a Friedman or Boogie and my tone was noticeably better.
@monrodeo100
Жыл бұрын
So is the price 😮
@jakollee
Жыл бұрын
My only limited experience with the Boss Katana amp was in a Guitar Center, trying out a guitar through one. I found it difficult to get a reasonably loud clean sound, seemed like there was always some breakup! What was I doing wrong?
@ronpatterson6420
Жыл бұрын
If you want a clean sound, say you want to use pedals thru the front I usually set the gain between 1 and 2 o clock then set pre amp volume around noon or 2 turn all effects off then set master volume where you want it, there will be some break up the louder you go but at that point it's stupid loud hope that helps.
@adamp8765
Жыл бұрын
Get that Roland sponsorship money ig lol
@rwesleyslaven
Жыл бұрын
Anyone know what guitar this is?
@3mstudiospalmdesert
2 ай бұрын
It's all you need. Maybe not all you want.
@deepzepp4176
Жыл бұрын
Lovely playing, John.
@grog5564
Жыл бұрын
I have 4 amps. Among them is a Boss Katana MKII head on a Fender speaker. I love it, the built in tones are incredible, and the different power settings are handy as well.
@johnoakleymusic
Жыл бұрын
Are you selling these patches please?
@steveprs
Жыл бұрын
Would make a good practice amp for the house
@MOAB-UT
Жыл бұрын
YES. I am PICKY. I have a Katana Artist- the original one. It is a great tone generator. I also HAD a $1845.00 Fractal FM9- but still HAVE my Katana. That should tell you something. I will replace the FM9 but not until the update that aging UI.
@lightningstrikes7314
Жыл бұрын
Just no. A vgc/exc secondhand AC15 can be found for £250-300 and with a few pedals gives you an actual TONE with balls, dynamics and vibe. The amp has a great reverb and Trem for starters. Add a Flashback and Plumes and you're set like a pro.
@ryangunwitch-black
Жыл бұрын
I'll just go ahead and state the fact:. No.
@russhay422
7 ай бұрын
A rig based on the Katana and expanded by additional amp models would be almost all I would ever need. I might consider a toneX for that as I would like to have access to a wide variety of amp models beyond the classics. From Diezel to Naylor and Selmer or Dumble. Or low input of a JCM 800 for Siamese Dream type tones. A grail tone would be the Carsten Grace amp.
@makinganoise6028
Жыл бұрын
Our set is quite varied, I have 3 valve amps, but my 100w katana twin does everything I need to do for playing live, plus I can rock up carrying an amp and 2 guitars, straight from car as it is so light.
@makinganoise6028
Жыл бұрын
Here's the new Sire 335 copy through the Katana at a Jam on Sunday, first time singing this song and playing this Guitar live, dont need Gucci gear, if you buy wisely kzitem.info/news/bejne/zWp9s3afipeLeoI
@Hello_there_obi
11 ай бұрын
I would be grateful for a reply as I have a few burning questions on this: I have been playing for 20 years but not professionally. But I would consider myself fairly advanced and while I hate tooting my own horn - I have a good ear. I own an old cube 60. Always loved how warm the cleans were and how much “wumpf” the amp gave in the low end if that makes sense. Bought a katana 50 for a wedding gig and straight away I noticed how feeble it sounded. The sound had no body or warmth or low-end *wumpf* . I upgraded to the 100 and it was much better, but still didn’t match the cube. I noticed you played it through a cab. Was it for the whole video? Did you notice this same issue and is that why you play it through a cab? I’m thinking of swapping the cones. Everything else in the katana is superior but the fundamental sound from the cone and that bottom end is just not there.
@EdBenji
3 ай бұрын
Sounds thin & crappy!
@PACK-ge5gu
Жыл бұрын
My boss MK2 head with a Harley Benton 2x12 cab is just Excellent just as good as my evh 2x12 5150iii combo
@PHILIPPESEGUY-o6h
28 күн бұрын
Superieur a des ampli lampes, mieux que Fender lui même
@spivvo
Жыл бұрын
Yup… gigging the Katanafor a few years now …Gave up on Helix, spent more time fiddling than playing and never liked the results, gave up on pedals as too much wiring and pedal dancing. Pair of linked GAFCS plus 2 control on/off and a mission SP2 expression all fit neatly onto a tiny pedal train metro and give total control. Set up time 2 minutes, weight easy, power sockets required 1. Genres…. All of them. Sounds better than the Helix. Been gigging with the katana for years now, nothing comes close. The stero rig sounds awsome but you don’t need it and that’s an extra trip to the car. I disguised mine as a boutique amp with Fender grill cloth, leather handle and chrome corner pieces…. No looking back. Totally recoomend it and punters of Hertfordshire have no idea there is a katana hidden behind the boutique facade.
@brendanflaherty6696
Жыл бұрын
I've been gigging a Katana Artist mkii combo for a little over a year now, after years of using tube amps, or modelers into the FX returns of tube amps. I really don't feel like I'm missing much of anything in making that change, and my life has gotten quite a bit easier. Are there things that my (admittedly fairly pedestrian) tube amps do better? Sure. Is it enough to overcome the many unique capabilities of the Katana, and the convenience factor? No. At least as far as gigging goes. Recording is another matter, but that's not what I bought the Katana for. Full disclosure: For most of the time that I've had the Katana, I've been using it as a pedal platform (most frequently), or as a powered speaker for a modeler (just a few times). As time has gone on, though, I've started using the on-board tones more and more. I've actually found the low-to-mid gain tones to be the strength of the unit, so far... I've come to really enjoy the Clean (variation), so long as the gain is just under halfway, or higher. So flexible, and really good cleanup with the guitar volume. The higher gain tones have taken some more work (and global EQ and other tweaks), but I'm about 95% of the way there with the Brown channel. I'm just a tweak or two away, maybe, from using the on-board sounds primarily, and the sounds from my pedalboard secondarily. If I could do a gig with just the Katana, a tuner, and the footcontroller? I'd be one happy hack!
@gusblacksmith9
Жыл бұрын
I've owned two Katanas (100w Mk1 and 50w Mk2) and they're pretty good, specially as a cleanish pedal platform. But if you're looking for a good Fender-like or Marshall-like amp, the Katana might not be for you. Also if you have a multi effects unit, good luck. The send/return changes the eq and tone too much to be usable and the 4 cable method never worked for me. Still it's one of the best amps I could get my hands on in my country, even with the hefty price they go for around here.
@nandy-ww8xj
Жыл бұрын
I'm using a Headrush mx5 through the kat mkii100 power amp and it sounds pretty good to me. On the other hand Boss tries not to use commercial names for their emulators but I think you can get sounds close to those amps
@gusblacksmith9
Жыл бұрын
@@nandy-ww8xj yeah i have a friend who swears by the katana fx return + multi effects unit. But i could never get the sound i wanted (the same sound i got in recordings when i plugged the multi effects to the pc) so who knows, if it sounds good for ya, it is good.
@nandy-ww8xj
Жыл бұрын
@@gusblacksmith9 I connect the MX5 through the power amp input, not the FX return. Through FX return the signal still passes through some effects, even if they are off, they are not true bypass, and I think also through the cab resonance emulator. All of this modifies the sound of the multifx. Through the power amp it goes directly to the speaker. Additionally you can also turn off the cab or Irs of your emulator, if it still doesn't sound good
@gusblacksmith9
Жыл бұрын
@@nandy-ww8xj Yeah my 2nd katana was better than the first for that power amp input. But still it wasn't the same sound i had on headphones from the multi fx and again it was very different from my recordings. I could live with that but eventually i just sold the katana and im now planning on buying something like an FRFR or PA speaker to use with the Pod Go cause I just love the damn thing to bits and i have too many different patches in wildly different genres so i do wanna use the IRs i have and not the speaker from an amp
@nandy-ww8xj
Жыл бұрын
@@gusblacksmith9 Of course it is a matter of taste. Through my flat response studio monitors I have never liked the way the headrush sounds, I think it lacks punch. In my case I have a different setlist for headphones and for the katana, same sound but different equalization, in some cases without cab or without Ir, and especially lowering the mix a lot in the reverb, around 10% only. But it sure sounds great in a good FRFR.
@mchalespermanentbrew
Жыл бұрын
I leave the corksniffer amp set up in my home studio now and take out either the Katana, the Blackstar St Julian or the Amped 2 digital floor/amp in a box unit. Recently did a two night residency at a venue and used my Lazy J20 and full pedalboard on one night and my Blackstar amped 2 fly rig the next. Couple of videos from both nights got posted from both nights. Honestly, you couldn’t tell the difference out front 🤷🏻♂️ It’s about learning how to dial your tone, regardless of the set up. Also trekked out to a local gig and the band of the night, sound and tone wise were using a 50w Katana. 👌🎸
@johowohoj
10 ай бұрын
I’ve always been a tube amp guy but I’m also 72 years old and still gigging… The only tube amp I now own is a home built vibrochamp clone… I recently gave my blonde Princeton to my grandson… I gig the Katana mkii ex 50 watt… it’s only 25 lbs!!! I love it… I’ve used it with pedals in front but now I have that long foot switch and am in the process of programming my pedalboard inside the amp… Cheers!!!
@atlejohnnyrygg7124
Жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on Katana vs Catalyst vs Tonemaster. I have owned them myself and now only have the Catalyst 60. The Tonemaster sounds great but it's a one trick pony. (I had the twin). The Katana 50mk2 sounds as good as it is possible given it's size but sounds a bit thin and boxy because of it's small size. Katana 100 MK1 doesn't have the thin, boxy sound of the 50, but I couldn't get the core tone as good as on the 50 mk2. The Catalyst 60 just sounds better to me than the Katanas (yes, I connected to a PC and tried global eq and different stomp boxes etc.) and has more connections than Katana 50. Katana feels more solid though. Also think the Katana is slightly better with pedals and has a lot more tweakability. They are all good but Catalyst works best for me. It also sounds mostly the same at all volumes and through headphones.
@mertles02
10 ай бұрын
Would you say a Katana and an HX stomp would be the best value amp / FX / modeller combination? How would you combine them? What guitar would complete the best pound for pound rig?
@Avatar7x7
Жыл бұрын
@John Nathan Cordy The cab you're using is making the difference... When you dialed in the fender clean tone what I heard was too much compression that exaggerated your pick attack.. I was surprised at the overdrive tone because I've messed with the Katana before and didn't like it.. especially at gig volumes, that's why I think it's the Mesa cab that's do'n tha deed !
@skidmarkjohnson8452
Жыл бұрын
My tube amp lives on the back line at my church, as a pedal platform it can get one fantastic sound, but it is noisier, more fragile, and extremely heavy compared to my flyweight Katana. When I'm playing out, the tube amp is not even considered. My Katana was purchased used for $150 and no one has ever commented negatively on my (cheap) tone.
@Adventuresingearland
Жыл бұрын
16:04 - Listening on the Echo, the sounds resemble recorded parts. Given 95%+ of the audience are likely to be expecting that, perhaps it’s the way to go? Even if “It’s not the sexiest choice” 😂. Got a theatre gig in September and seriously thinking Katana for it as a result of your thoughts and tones - thanks for sharing, John.
@bongo2565
Жыл бұрын
Hope you review Boss Nextone which I think... it is something in between Katana and Roland Blues Cube...
@GreenDistantStar
5 ай бұрын
I've had one for almost a year now, and it's the most versatile amp for the money you can buy. For small gigs and at home, it's perfect. You can of course spend a bit more for the 100W version for all the headroom you could reasonably ask for from a combo.
@yves78
Жыл бұрын
I just got a MK ii 50 with the footswitch for a song and a bird. All I want is the expression ed and AB footswitch to go with it and I am set. Sold my Revv D-20 and my Mesa has its cover on and taking a break.
@Plextortion
Жыл бұрын
I've got two Boss Katana 100 MKII 2-12 and use the "amp in" to plug my Helix pedalboard, HeadRush Prime and Quad Cortex into for stereo, bypassing the Boss's front panel, only thing that stays operable is the wattage and the master volume.......sounds great this way.
@marktullo35
Жыл бұрын
Over the years I've been through just about every name brand Tube Amp out there...Peavey, Marshall, Mesa, Laney, Fender, etc...as well as a couple of solid state amps (Yamaha, GK, Princeton Chorus) but if I had to sell every tube I currently own, I'd be fine with my 1x12 Kat 100Mk2. It's lightweight and has everything I could want at this point. I've set up 2 clean channels (1 with phase, 1 with Chorus) and 2 OD channels as well as the Panel channel, so I never have to worry about taking along a pedal board at all...the GA/FC takes care of all that. Interestingly I have also never found the need put the Katana through the computer, either...and if I want a lot more to work with, I also have a Boss GT-1 to use as well. If these only came out in the late 70's when I started or early 80's..my back would be in much better condition than it is currently...lol. Great video as always, John....thanks!
@mickfretty8038
Жыл бұрын
I was very happy with the 100 watt Katana and gigged it a lot, until I bought a Laney IRT60 valve head and a 2x12 cab with Celestions. No amount of tweaking the Katana could give me the warm, lush, huge tones of the Laney/Celestion cab. I tried using the Katana to power the cabinet, but the Katana still didn't cut it. Personally, I prefer valves for crunch and high gain tones. I was looking at getting the Artist Katana but got a great deal with the Laney and chose that. Still, for the money, the Katana really is an awesome amp and has very pleasing tones. I would probably still be happy with it if I hadn't done the a/b comparisions with the Laney.
@mkrj2576
8 ай бұрын
Yes! It should have a built in tuner. For all the bells and whistles it boasts not having a tuner was missed opportunity. I've got quite a few miles under my Kat Artist now, for rehearsals, gigs, and at home practice... I like it more now than when I first got it. Thanks for your review. Got to admit if if I knew what lightweight cab worked as well at the Artist combo's speaker I'd go the head/cab route. I'd like to hear more on that point from folks out there. My biggest gripe with the Kat Artist combo is the size and weight for a SS amp. I also have a Kat 50 and that thing is a tiny feather. It would be cool if Boss shrunk down the Artist combo's foot print by maybe a third and it's weight by a few pounds. Not that it would change the size or weight much but the thing doesn't need to push 100 watts. I don't think I've ever run the master past half way at the 50 watt setting. I've even gigged it in the 0.5 watt setting.
@flobeeonekinobee2353
Жыл бұрын
I really hate the bland clean of my mk1, i use mine for gigs with the katana librarian app on my android tablet i use clean crunch lead and lead with wah on the expression pedal plugged into the GAFC, its super loud on the 50watt setting,if only the clean was as good as my tsl 100, id then be totally happy with it
@markallen381
Жыл бұрын
I had ordered that amp. It came to me US Post. I was excited, I do like the sound of the amp. When I opened the box checked out the amp, several of the knobs had fallen off inside the box. That was totally unacceptable to me, so I sent it back, I don't want some cheaply built amp that is missing the knobs every time I move it. Also, I really think that an amp with all the things I already have in a pedal is a waste of money. When I buy an amp it needs 40-60W of speaker power and an efficient 12" speaker.
@davidmurphy4844
Жыл бұрын
I gig a Katana MK2 50 EX. Can't take an amp this Saturday due to logistics so taking a guitar and a small pedalboard with a tuner, clean boost and an overdrive. One of the other guys is bringing me a Katana and a GAFC and I'll download 4 or five presets off my phone from the Katana Librarian app when I meet them at the venue and use them.
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