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, easy stereo expansion for dual amp setups, updated editor software, and many other enhancements.

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. 

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.

The versatile Katana-Head MkII can also be used as a dedicated amplifier for a favourite 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.

Features:

Light and portable 100-watt guitar amp head

Integrated five-inch monitor speaker for practice

Tube Logic design approach produces class-defying power

Five unique amp characters, plus newly voiced variations

Five independent effects sections, with three selectable variations

Dedicated Pedal FX for foot-controlled wah and pedal bend

Updated BOSS Tone Studio software for customizing your sound

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

Stereo Expand out to link with a second Katana MkII (100-watt models only)

Eight 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)

Mic’d cabinet emulation on the line, USB, and phones/recording outputs

Optional GA-FC foot controller provides complete amp control

Connections for up to two footswitches or an expression pedal, plus MIDI input

Effect loop, with selectable series/parallel operation

Pro setups available at BOSS Tone Central