BOSS Katana KTN50 Mark11 | 50 Watt Combo | 12″ Speaker

Katana MkII takes the acclaimed Katana guitar amp series to the next level, turbocharging the core platform with more sounds, more effects, and more features. Newly voiced variations are now available for all five amp characters, doubling the tonal options. And the onboard effects categories have been expanded from three to five, providing even more real-time processing to choose from. The usability has been ramped up too, with a power amp input for modelers and multi-FX, updated editor software, and many other enhancements.

 

Main Features

Stage-ready 50-watt combo amp with a custom 12-inch speaker

Tube Logic design approach produces class-defying power, authoritative punch, and cutting presence

Five unique amp characters (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, and Acoustic), plus newly voiced variations for each

Five independent effects sections (Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb), with three selectable variations in each

Dedicated Pedal FX for foot-controlled wah and pedal bend

Updated BOSS Tone Studio software for customizing your sound with over 60 different BOSS effects, channel and global EQs, adjustable routing, and much more

Power Amp In for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects

Four Tone Setting memories for storing and recalling all amp and effect settings

Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes

Three Cab Resonance options (Vintage, Modern, and Deep), selectable in BOSS Tone Studio

Mic'd cabinet emulation on the USB and phones/recording outputs, with five Air Feel settings available in BOSS Tone Studio

Download and share Livesets at BOSS Tone Exchange

Rear-panel connections for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal

Pro setups available at BOSS Tone Central

 

For optimal performance, stay up to date with the current Katana Mk II system software and BOSS Tone Studio

Download “BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II” for Windows/macOS

 

Ready-To-Mix Direct Tones

The Katana-50 MkII features USB and phones/recording outputs with mic'd cabinet emulation, letting you send mix-ready amp tones to a computer DAW or headphones. The direct sound can be shaped with five different Air Feel settings, which are accessible from BOSS Tone Studio. Two-channel USB operation is supported, allowing you to track in true stereo with many of Katana's modulation, EQ, delay, and reverb effects.

 

More Sounds More Versatility

The stage-class Katana MkII lineup picks up where the first generation left off, building on the same core tones and features that have made the series such a worldwide smash. If you loved the original Katana amps, you'll love Katana MkII even more. And if you're new to the party, get ready for sound, feel, and versatility that soars far beyond its price class.

 

Katana MkII's five primary amp characters offer everything from organic vintage tones to modern high-gain sounds, plus a dedicated voice optimized for acoustic-electric guitar. The characters have now been extended with newly voiced variations, providing a wider palette of tone options to craft your personal sound.

 

Katana MkII now includes five simultaneous effects categories, putting the tone-shaping power of a massive pedalboard right inside your amp. Independent Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections come loaded from the factory with three variations in each, providing 15 ready-to-play effects to choose from. 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.

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Backed by BOSS's Tube Logic approach, Katana 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, Katana MkII's variable Power Control makes it easy to 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, from bedroom to stage.

 

Amplify Your External Gear

The Katana-50 MkII rocks as a standalone amp, but it also excels as a powered cabinet for a favorite preamp, modeler, or multi-effects unit. Connecting to the rear-panel Power Amp In jack bypasses Katana MkII's preamp and effects, letting you tap straight into the Tube Logic power section, complete with grab-and-go Power Control. And with BOSS Tone Studio, the input can be easily optimized for your particular gear with a high-pass filter and adjustable gain.

 

One of the Katana-50 MII's most powerful features is the ability to store favorite amp character and effects setups in Tone Setting memories 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. Four Tone Settings (two banks of two) are available, with fast selection right from the panel. It's also possible to connect external footswitches for hands-free control on the gig.