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BOSS Tone Studio Editor for the Katana Guitar Amplifier Series

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Katana Amp

BOSS Tone Studio allows you to access many additional functions inside a Katana amp.

With its ultra-responsive feel, gig-ready tones, and versatile onboard effects, the affordable BOSS Katana series is taking the guitar amplifier world by storm. By design, all Katana amps feature an instantly familiar interface that makes it easy to dial in and save great sounds on the fly. But there’s even more power under the hood, and it’s all accessible via the free BOSS Tone Studio editor. Read on as we check out all the cool things you can do with this powerful editor for the Katana amp series.

First Things First

If you already have a Katana amp and want to get started with BOSS Tone Studio, you’ll need to download and install the following items:

• The latest firmware for your Katana amp model (if needed).
• The Katana driver for your computer’s operating system.
• BOSS Tone Studio for Katana.

To find all these files, go to the product page for your Katana amp model and click on the Downloads tab. Before installing them, carefully read the instructions provided with the downloads. To get a PDF instruction manual for using BOSS Tone Studio with the Katana amps, click on the Support tab at your amp’s product page.

If you don’t yet own a Katana amp, you can still download the BOSS Tone Studio editor and use it in offline mode to explore all the things it can do.

Left to right: Katana-50, Katana-100, Katana-100/212, Katana-Head.

Overview: BOSS Tone Studio for Katana

Once your Katana is connected to BOSS Tone Studio, you’ll see an intuitive graphic interface for adjusting nearly everything in the amp. You can tweak amp tones, load and customize different effects, save and recall Tone Settings, and more. The software directly interacts with the amp, allowing you to intuitively create sounds as you play. Any editor adjustments you make are immediately reflected in the amp, and vice versa.

Editing Amp Tones

At the top of the main Editor screen, all the amplifier controls are accessible. With fine control of each parameter from 0-100, you’re able to make microscopic tweaks and dial in sounds to perfection.

BOSS Tone Studio for the Katana amp series: main Editor screen.

Editing Effects

Along with its fantastic amp tones, each Katana amp also include access to 55 different BOSS effects. With BOSS Tone Studio, you can audition and edit these effects, and then load them up in the Katana’s 15 available onboard storage locations.

BOSS Tone Studio for Katana provides access to 55 different BOSS effects.

Effects Categories

The Katana’s effects are organized into five different categories:

In the Booster, Delay, and Reverb categories, you can only load effects from those specific groups. But the Mod and FX categories can load effects from the combined Mod/FX group, allowing you to have the same effect assigned to both categories if you wish. You might find this desirable when setting up the effects chain, which we’ll discuss coming up.

Each category has three different slots, and you can load a different effect in each.

Effects Chain

Seasoned players know that some effects work best before the amplifier, while others work best after the amplifier’s preamp section. As a general rule of thumb, you’ll want to use wahs, compressors, overdrives, distortions, and boosters in front of the amp, and reverb after the preamp. With mod and delay effects, it depends—you might want to use them in either location, depending on the sound you’re after.

The BOSS engineers have taken this into account, giving you the ability to adjust the effects order with BOSS Tone Studio. Three different chains are available, as shown in the following image:

Effects can be arranged in three different chains.

Fine-Tune Effects Parameters

Once you load effects into the slots, you’re able to tweak them in fine detail. Each effect type has a full set of parameters to adjust, similar to what’s available in the GT-100, BOSS’s flagship multi-effects unit.

BOSS Tone Studio for Katana provides deep editing of effects parameters.

Noise Suppressor

In addition to its five effects categories, the Katana also has a built-in noise suppressor. This can be helpful to tame background noise with high-gain sounds. It can only be adjusted with BOSS Tone Studio; there are no controls available from the amp’s panel. Unlike a simple noise gate, the Katana’s noise suppressor intelligently follows the sound’s natural decay, so it won’t harm the character of your tone.

From BOSS Tone Studio, the Katana noise suppressor can be adjusted as needed for every Tone Setting.

Saving Tone Settings

After you adjust the various parameters to your liking, you can save them as a Tone Setting in the Katana. Just click the WRITE button in the upper right corner of the Editor page, give the setting a name, and save it to the desired destination (CH1, CH2, CH3, or CH4).

Librarian and Live Sets

BOSS Tone Studio also includes a librarian that allows you to back up the current settings in the amp, work with Live Sets, and more. Basically, Live Sets provide a way to store and organize Tone Settings into groups for different gigs, songs, recording sessions, or whatever you want. When you want to load them into the Katana, just drag them to the desired locations in the left side of the screen.

Librarian screen in BOSS Tone Studio populated with different Live Sets.

Download Pro Live Sets at BOSS Tone Central

When your computer is connected to the web, BOSS Tone Studio provides direct access to BOSS Tone Central. Simply click on the TONE CENTRAL button in the lower left corner to browse the many Katana Live Set collections created by top pro players. You’re able to audition audio demos of the sounds, and directly add them to your local Katana library.

BOSS Tone Studio gives you direct access to Katana Live Set collections at BOSS Tone Central.

System Settings and Audio Player

Clicking on the SYSTEM button in the lower right corner will take you to some master settings for the amp and software. Here, you can adjust MIDI, USB, and device settings, download the latest Katana owner’s manual, and more. The Katana-100, Katana-100/212, and Katana-Head models are equipped with a rear-panel effects loop for patching in external effects devices. From the System page in the editor, you can adjust send/return levels for the loop, and set it for either series or parallel operation.

Effects loop parameters in the system screen.

Right next to the SYSTEM button is a PLAY button. Clicking this opens a screen that allows you to jam along with WAV songs stored on your computer.

BOSS Tone Studio includes a built-in audio player.

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BOSS TONE CENTRAL

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BOSS TONE CENTRAL

BOSS TONE CENTRAL is a library service offering additional contents for BOSS products. By simply launching the dedicated BOSS TONE STUDIO application and connecting to the internet, you can download any of the free contents from our growing collection.

BOSS TONE STUDIO incorporates convenient functions; ‘Automatic Downloading of Additional Tones (Live Sets)’, ‘Tone Edit Functions’, and ‘Tone Library Functions’ for these products.

GT-1000CORE

The complete amp and effects processing of the flagship GT-1000 in a compact and portable stompbox.

Pocket GT

Pocket-size guitar processor with integrated features for YouTube learning and everyday playing.

SY-1000

BOSS’s most powerful guitar/bass synth and modeling processor ever.

GT-1000

BOSS flagship amp/effects processor delivering unmatched musical expression and sound quality with new AIRD technology.

Compact multi-effects provides tone quality and sound-shaping ability that far exceeds.

Mobile powerhouse gives bass players a massive range of pro tone-shaping power in a small and robust package.

GT-100 Ver.2

High-end amp/effects processor with versatile and flexible tonal control capability.

Update your GT-100 to use BOSS TONE STUDIO.
Ver.2 software is available as a free download for all GT-100 owners at the product page.

GT-001

A stylish desktop processor with the amps and effects of the flagship GT-100 Ver.2 for your home studio or mobile rig.

New ME series model with compact and powerful floor multi-effects with a simple knob-based interface.

A compact size multi effects unit providing instant access to your ideal tone from extensive collection of onboard SOUND LIBRARY.

BOSS TONE STUDIO for ME-25 works as a librarian software.

All-in-one unit with user-customizable tunings, instrument modeling and flagship quality multi-effects.

SY-300

True analog-style polyphonic guitar synthesizer with zero latency and no special pickup required.

BOSS TONE STUDIO incorporates convenient functions; ‘Automatic Downloading of Additional Audio Files (Track Sets)’ and ‘Management functions for memories of products’.

RC-500

Advanced two-track looper with premium sound quality, Loop FX, 99 phrase memories, 57 rhythms, and MIDI control support.

Advanced compact looper with class-leading sound quality, 99 phrase memories, 57 rhythms, and MIDI control support.

RC-10R

Song-Based looper and smart rhythm machine for modern music creators.

RC-505

Tabletop looper with five loop tracks, dedicated controls and powerful effects.

RC-202

Advanced BOSS technology in a compact tabletop looper with two loop tracks.

RC-300

Floor type flagship looper with three stereo tracks, dedicated footswitches and controls for each.

Two stereo tracks twin pedal looper with effects and support for battery power.

Simple operation and powerful stereo looper in a compact pedal with up to three hours recording time, 99 onboard memory phrases.

BOSS TONE STUDIO incorporates convenient functions; ‘Automatic Downloading of Additional Tones (Live Sets)’, ‘Tone Edit Functions’, and ‘Tone Library Functions’ for these products.

WAZA-AIR BASS

A unique and inspiring over-ear playing solution for electric bassists. All-wireless connectivity enables freedom of movement, remote sound editing, and the ability to jam with music from mobile devices via Bluetooth audio streaming.

WAZA-AIR

Over-ear guitar sound system with wireless connectivity, premium amp and effect tones, Bluetooth audio streaming, and sound editing via your smartphone.

KATANA-Artist MkII

The flagship Katana tones backed by the 12-inch WAZA Speaker with increased 100-watt capacity. Exclusive front-faced controls including Contour, Global EQ and Solo boost features for professional sound shaping.

KATANA-100/212 MkII

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. Stage-ready 100-watt combo amp with two custom 12-inch speakers.

KATANA-100 MkII

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. Stage-ready 100-watt combo amp with a custom 12-inch speaker.

KATANA-50 MkII

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

KATANA-HEAD MkII

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. Light and portable 100-watt guitar amp head with powerful, gig-ready sound.

KATANA-AIR

The Katana-Air gives you the freedom to jam and practice without hassling with guitar cables.

KATANA-Artist

With a premium 12-inch Waza speaker, semi-closed cabinet, and newly retuned amp characters, the 100-watt KATANA-Artist is a powerhouse tone machine for professional players.

KATANA-100/212

With 100 watts of power and two custom 12-inch speakers, the KATANA-100/212 delivers a commanding range of gig-worthy tones that gracefully slice through any band scenario.

KATANA-100

With 100 watts of power and a custom 12-inch speaker, the KATANA-100 delivers a commanding range of gig-worthy tones that gracefully slice through any band scenario.

KATANA-50

With 50 watts of power and a custom 12-inch speaker, the KATANA-50 delivers a commanding range of gig-worthy tones that gracefully slice through any band scenario.

KATANA-HEAD

Compact and powerful, the 100-watt KATANA-HEAD delivers sharply defined rock tones with rich, commanding presence.

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