Connect KATANA-50 MkII to your computer via USB, install the KATANA MkII USB driver for your OS, then select KATANA MkII as the audio input in your DAW. Use this to record guitar tracks or layer parts in a song.
Requirements
- A USB cable capable of data transfer
KATANA MkII's USB port is Type B; use a cable matching the port on your computer - KATANA MkII USB driver installed for your Windows/macOS version
Download from the KATANA MkII Downloads page
Note: All KATANA MkII models share the same firmware, USB driver, and BTS editor, so these steps apply across the series. - A DAW installed on your computer, such as Cubase, Reaper, Logic Pro, or GarageBand
Selecting the input in your DAW
KATANA MkII appears as two stereo USB inputs.
| Windows | macOS | Signal recorded | Sound output from KATANA MkII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Input 1,2/Stereo Out 1,2 | Preamp and effects applied (same signal as LINE OUT and PHONES/REC OUT) | Not output from the speaker. Use PHONES/REC OUT to monitor |
| Secondary | Input/Output 3,4 | Dry signal, before the preamp and effects | Output from the speaker, with preamp and effects applied |
For details on the signal flow, see the Signal Flow diagram in the KATANA MkII Owner's Manual.
The exact labels may vary depending on your DAW.
In your DAW's audio preferences, set the input source to one of these.