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A shed-load of power. The Boss Katana Artist MK-II with Cover and GA-FC Foot Controller brings together an extensive range of carefully developed features that will elevate your tube amp to its very best performance level ever. It'll let you really experience the power of your amp. Its advanced reactive load section allows you to crank up your amp to the max, without altering its tone or having to play too loud.
But that's far from all this awesome unit can do. You'll enjoy versatile tone in your amp like never before. A built-in effects engine and external effects loop provide you with a wealth of sonic possibilities, including reverb, compressor, and delay effects. Four different EQs let you shape your perfect tone. We're still only scratching the surface of its capabilities. This is sonic freedom.
And there's no need to keep running over to change your tone thanks to the Boss GA-FC Guitar Amp Foot Controller. With six switches and two expression pedal inputs, you have full control over the channel and effects. Switch between 4 channels or toggle effects on and off all while continuing to play. And the Boss BAC-KTNART Katana Artist Combo Cover shields against dust, dirt and grime. So your amp stays pristine. All you need to manage your sound in one convenient package.
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Powerful sound. Outrageous punch. A key element to the Katana Artist MKII's superior audio quality is the 12-inch Waza speaker. Developed by BOSS to deliver wide dynamic response, smooth mid-range, and rich harmonic overtones, this bespoke driver brings you the iconic tone of a 1960s 25-watt British stack. Full mojo. Full range. Full force. 100W of power at your full disposal.
Just like its predecessor, the Katana Artist MKII has been designed with extra detail for discerning pro players. BOSS’s custom Waza speaker puts the ultimate vintage rock sound under your fingers, while the cabinet’s wide baffle and semi-closed back provide focused, punchy tones with rich low end and big mid-range fullness. In addition, every Katana Artist MKII amp character has been specially voiced for an optimum response with the speaker and cab.
Intelligent amplification with BOSS’s Tube Logic. The Katana Artist MKII delivers the authentic output distortion of genuine vacuum tubes, with the sound and feel becoming richer and more responsive as you turn up the volume. Fly in the sweet spot without getting fired from the gig or kicked out of the house. Just throttle back the overall volume and enjoy inspiring, cranked-amp sound anywhere you play.
Impeccable tone evolved. The Katana Artist MKII shares the same core updates that made the MkII amps so universally loved. Discover five amp characters with 10 tone options to choose from. And with five simultaneous effects categories, you have the sound-shaping power of a massive pedal board right inside your amp.
Ultimate control. Effortless accessibility. On the front panel, you'll find exclusive features only available with the Katana Artist MKII. Shape your core tone with the 3-way contour switch. Fine tune your sound with selectable Global EQ settings. Give your speaker even more oomph with a foot-controllable, post-amp Solo boost function. Whatever you need, this versatile workhorse has you covered.
We've all be there. You finally dial the perfect tone, and your settings get knocked. To this day you're still trying to recreate the magic. No more. With onboard Tone Setting memories, you can store your favourite amp character and effects setups for instant recall. Eight Tone Settings are available with fast selection right from the panel. You can even connect external footswitches for hands-free operation on the gig. Simple.
Huge connectivity. Even Huger sound. Powerful expansion features make it simple to use two Katana Artist MKII amps together. With Dual Link, you can configure each amp with independent settings and operate them from a single GA-FC foot controller. This allows you to blend clean and dirty tones, create wet/dry setups, and more. Stereo Expand lets you use one amp as the master and the other as the slave, with onboard stereo-compatible effects like chorus, delay, and reverb distributed across both amps for a wide, immersive sound field.
Mix ready audio. Directly connected. Effortlessly send mic'd cabinet emulation directly to your PA, computer DAW, or headphones via Line, USB, and phones/recording outputs. The direct sound can be shaped with three comprehensive Air Feel settings, which are accessible from BOSS Tone Studio. Two-channel USB audio is supported, allowing you to track in true stereo with many of the Katana Artist MKII's mod, EQ, delay, and reverb effects.
Unlimited possibilities. Enhanced experience. BOSS Tone Studio has also evolved alongside the Katana Artist MKII amplifiers. The interface has been updated with a refreshed look, and many parameters have been consolidated into the main screen for faster workflow. Prepare to dive even deeper. Customise each section with over 60 different effect types, change the order with four different chains, and much, much more. There’s also a dedicated Pedal FX category, making it easier to assign wah and pedal bend effects to a connected expression pedal.