KATANA-50 / 100 / HEAD / ARTIST: FEATURE COMPARISON
This article is for prepurchase or current KATANA USERS to help learn differences between the KATANA-50, KATANA-100, KATANA-HEAD and KATANA-ARTIST.
KATANA-50:
- 2 PROGRAMMABLE TONE SETTING CHANNELS / VERSION 2.0 - 2.x: 4 PROGRAMMABLE TONE SETTING CHANNELS and PANEL "What you see is what you get"
NO - EFFECTS LOOP, NO - GA-FC COMPATIBILITY.
- EXTERNAL CONTROL: SELECT CH1/CH2 or EXPRESSION JACK, CHANNEL 1 and 2 can be switched with a LATCHING FOOT SWITCH (like a BOSS FS-5L) and 1/4" TS (Tip Sleeve) MONO INSTRUMENT CABLE.
NOTE: As of SYSTEM VERSION 2.0 - 2.x SYSTEM FIRMWARE, the BOSS FS-6 or FS-7 AB FOOT SWITCH set to LATCH MODE(FS-5L) can be used with a 1/4" TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve) STEREO CABLE. This will allow for foot switchable access to all 4 CHANNELS.
- YES - RECORD/PHONES OUT, NO - LINE OUT, YES - 1/8" AUX IN.
- KATANA-50 SPEAKER voiced specifically for KATANA-50W combo.
- There is only one type of KATANA-50 112: 1x12" combo
- BOSS TONE STUDIOS software editor compatible with WINDOWS OS and Mac
KATANA-100/HEAD/ARTIST
- 4 PROGRAMMABLE TONE SETTING CHANNELS/ VERSION 2.x: 8 TONE SETTING PROGRAMMABLE CHANNELS and PANEL "what you see is what you get," Tone Setting.
- YES - EFFECTS LOOP SEND/RETURN, YES - GA-FC compatible 1/4" TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve) Stereo Cable. YES - RECORD/PHONES OUT, YES - LINE OUT, YES - 1/8" AUX IN.
NOTE: HEAD and ARTIST: YES - 5PIN MIDI INPUT PORT and support.
- The are 4 TYPES of KATANA-100:
KATANA-100 112: 1 x 12" open back combo
KATANA-100 212: 2 x 12" open back combo
KATANA-100 HEAD: 1 x 5" Internal Speaker, 1 x 8 ohm Speaker Out, 5PIN MIDI Input support.
KATANA-100 ARTIST: 1 x 12" WAZA SPEAKER, 1 x 8 ohm Speaker Out, 1 x 16 ohm Speaker Out or 2 x 16 ohm Speaker Outs, 5PIN MIDI Input support, larger semi-enclosed back cabinet.
- BOSS TONE STUDIOS software editor compatible with WINDOWS OS and Mac
GA-FC: GUITAR AMP FOOT CONTROLLER
- GA-FC: is the foot controller that provides maximum foot switchable functionality for the KATANA-100. NOTE: GA-FC is NOT compatible with the KATANA-50W!
- Connect GA-FC to KATANA GA-FC jack using a 1/4" TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve) Stereo Cable.
- GA-FC DECALS/STICKERS are INCLUDED with the KATANA AMP in a sealed OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET. NOTE: Contact ROLAND BOSS Factory Service with a Parts Request if it was not included or is lost. Parts and Service: https://www.roland.com/us/backstage/login/
- GA-FC connected to KATANA AMP allows foot switching CHANNEL 1,2,3,4 and PANEL TONE SETTINGS.
NOTE: For Version 2.0-2.x BANK UP/DOWN functionality and access to all 8 CHANNELS,
LONG PRESS PANEL BUTTON (Press and hold for 2 seconds) or use the GA-FC PANEL foot switch.
- GA-FC EFFECTS SWITCHING: BOOSTER/MOD, DELAY, TAP TEMPO, REVERB, and EXTERNAL EFFECTS LOOP ON/OFF.
- GA-FC also has DEDICATED VOLUME AND EXPRESSION PEDAL connection jacks for connecting two expression pedals for VOLUME and WAH functionality.
BOSS EV-5, EV-30 and FV-500H are compatible EXPRESSION pedals and need to be connected with a 1/4" TRS Stereo Cable (EV-5 supports a hardwired built in TRS cable).
NOTE: As of 4/18 Version 2.04, EXPRESSION can ONLY control WAH EFFECT and VOLUME for VOLUME LEVEL MASTER OUTPUT.
ALL KATANAS:
All have 55 EFFECTS (58 EFFECTS for Version 2.0- 2.x),
15 Programmable EFFECT Slots button selected on amp: LED COLOR: GREEN/RED/ORANGE.
3 Simultaneous EFFECTS (4 Simultaneous EFFECTS for Version 2.x).
5 AMP TYPES including Acoustic, Low/Mid/High EQ, Presence and Master.
All settings and customization is capable with the FREE BOSS TONE STUDIOS computer application and
connecting the KATANA via USB 2.0 cable to computer. Mac OS X Sierra and Windows 10 compatible.
KATANA-50/112 COMBO: 1x12" 4 ohm speaker at 50 watts.
KATANA-100/112 COMBO: 1x12" 8 ohm speaker at 100 watts.
KATANA-100/212 COMBO: 2x12" 16 ohm speakers to equal 8 ohm at 100 watts.
KATANA-HEAD: 1x5" 8 ohm Internal Speaker at 30 watts
KATANA-ARTIST/112 COMBO: 1x12" 8 ohm WAZA Speaker at 100 watts.
KATANA EFFECTS PARAMETER GUIDE:
For a list of all available EFFECTS on the KATANA and the PARAMETER GUIDE please download USING BOSS TONE STUDIOS for KATANA:
Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA