BOSS KATANA 50 MkII Amp - 5 Reasons EVERYONE Needs This Amp

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Tom Butwin

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@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

Katana 50 MkII - sweetwater.sjv.io/4PnEK3 Katana 50 MkII - www.zzounds.com/a--3980673/item--BOSKTN50V2

@jonsterngold4942 Жыл бұрын

fyi, people say that a limitation of the 50 is that there's no loop for things like a looper pedal. Well, there IS. Take the Line Out, send it to your looper pedal and send its output to Aux in. Voila, instant jam partner. Btw, I've been playing for 63 years, had tons of tube amps (starting from my '63 SR I bought new in '63 when in HS,) to all the modelers. These days, at home or in my band, I'm having a great time with my K50 MkII EX. Thanks, Tom.

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

It’s a really fun home practice amp! I agree. Also, ‘63 Super Reverb!! Amazing.

@mikehaisell4301 Жыл бұрын

So is that what you would call an effects loop? Can I run other pedals in and out like that? Or is it better to plug them into the front of the amp?

@Spacefiddler 11 ай бұрын

you talk like this is not really useful gear for stage situation @@TomButwin

@TomButwin 11 ай бұрын

It could work on a small stage, as long as it’s mic’ed. It could also be used as a powered cab with a modeler.

@tedeisner822 8 ай бұрын

I just realized that looking at the signal path in the manual. Matter of fact, the fx loop wouldn’t include the effects in your loop pedal because the fx loop is before the effects bank in the signal path. Literally one of the reasons I got the artist, to use my looper pedal. Then I realized I didn’t need the loop by noticing the signal path….

@StratsRUs Жыл бұрын

The 100W is fantastic too.For the power scaling and speaker.

@jasonwilliamshuck 11 ай бұрын

i gig with a stereo pair of the white 100 mk2 112 Katanas. they sound great stand alone with the GAFC switch (and i added a little tap tempo button that really is essential for having in-time delays live) i also have used them as powered speakers for my Kemper Stage in stereo and they sound great in that application as well. they they have a very punchy/hi-headroom power amp section. incredible amps, especially for the affordable cost.

@TomButwin 11 ай бұрын

@jasonwilliamshuck love the powered cab for a Kemper application. Worth it alone for use with modelers!

@arnolddealiii4259 10 ай бұрын

I have the 100 combo MKII. Bought because my tube amps were to loud at gigs. This amp has been gigged 6 times this year and honestly live I’m getting better tones than ever. Why? It can be turned down to basically line out only and still has a great tone, so I significantly lowered my stage volume. I don’t use much effects but this covers me when I need something. I did away with the amps and pedal. I’m not saying it’s for everyone but I am simple, and the Katana is too. I like simple. This is just really an intelligent design that boss has knocked out of the park. Is it better than a tube amp? Probably not in an A/B test, but I argue it’s better than having a tube amp that isn’t turned up enough to push the amp a little.

@TomButwin 10 ай бұрын

Practicality is often king for most of us mere mortal players!

@carloswhomusic 7 ай бұрын

how's the speaker ...... when you turn it UP ? Thanks!

@arnolddealiii4259 7 ай бұрын

@@carloswhomusicI had a pick up gig where we didn’t run any amps or drums in the PA outside. We turned up loud enough to match the volume of the drums. I had the master set to half way on the 100 watt setting it was fantastic! I played a Les Paul Studio and was amazed at how well it handled high volume. It was also much more touch dynamic. As all things it sounds better loud! 😊

@carloswhomusic 7 ай бұрын

@@arnolddealiii4259 thanks bro

@jamesshaw476 Жыл бұрын

Great Story on getting the amp. Thank you for sharing😀

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, James!

@mattjns Жыл бұрын

This amp is no joke. The deeper you go on it, the better it gets. For an unbelievable deep dive hop over to LambChopper’s channel for some epic demos.

@adaire451 3 ай бұрын

I have a deposit down for a Gen 3 Katana Head that I should be getting this summer. My thought with it is: - I can still use it while saving up for a cabinet since it has the built in speaker - I get to choose my cabinet speakers down the road, including the size of cabinet - If I still want a practice amp to use in another room even after getting the cabinet, it's the more portable option - If I get the disposable income to go crazy with cabinets and amp heads later on, it's STILL an option lol

@TomButwin 3 ай бұрын

Love this approach!

@TomButwin 3 ай бұрын

I did a video on the Gen 3 differences for Premier Guitar. Check it out if you get a chance.

@ThanshokAwungshiZimik Жыл бұрын

The white looking way too good 🔥

@marksmith7789 11 ай бұрын

It's an astoundingly good little amp with one glaring emission, no effects loop! I find it hard to understand why Boss didn't include one unless it's to push people to up to the 100w as it does have an effects loop. Come on Boss you almost had it but not quite.

@TomButwin 11 ай бұрын

That’s the one, correct, complaint everyone has with it. However, I generally don’t use FX loops with my other amps, so I didn’t miss it much.

@seeseees2798 10 ай бұрын

I keep hearing everyone mention this. I’m new to guitar. But what is an effects loop? Does it effect the tone at all? I googled it but the whole signal in signal out vocab confused me.

@carloswhomusic 7 ай бұрын

exactly - push people to buy the 100w - external speaker output also only on 100w version

@nightswatch8659 Ай бұрын

If you use the tone studio you don't need an effects loop.

@nightswatch8659 Ай бұрын

@@seeseees2798 it's used for effects like reverb, delay. I even have a 10 banned graphic EQ in it. That sounds awesome!

@boomslayer66 Жыл бұрын

No, buy the mk2 100 NOT the 50, there's a watt switch to turn it to 50watt, the speaker is also better in the 100, for a little extra you're getting more

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

@goodheartmedia Жыл бұрын

@@TomButwin I would suggest trying the Artist mkii version. When I decided to get into the Katanas "to see what all the fuss was about" I wanted to try out what was the best version of it and not be sorry there were some features I would miss (like effects loop, dedicated emulated Line Out, speaker jacks to use external cabs, and MIDI input). The Artist has the upgraded Waza speaker and large semi-enclosed cab for better resonance. I wound up liking it so much that when the Artist head came out I jumped on that too (although the regular 100 watt mkii head has 98% of the same features as the Artist head - mostly some front panel controls that are only accessible via software on the regular model.

@Guitarnivore Жыл бұрын

I concur. Buy the 100 instead, but if you can afford it...buy the Artist.

@greg6162 Жыл бұрын

So as a new player that doesn’t have a working PC. Should I get this and a BOSS ME-80 MFX pedal… that way I could adjust the sounds without having to use the Tone software?

@Douger318 Жыл бұрын

Just got same amp but 100 watt. Love it

@guitartheeasywayllc582 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing the information on this amp - I have one of these and agree that these amps should be part of your gear - good job - Morris/Roberts Group 1

@TomButwin 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you watching.

@lawrencetibby305 Жыл бұрын

Nice amp shame there's no affects loop.

@scaredypicker 5 ай бұрын

Thinking of getting one of these. It’s between a Katana 100W or a Fender Tonemaster Deluxe Reverb. I love the idea of the DR because I’m such a big fan of the classic sound of it, but the practical side of my brain says the Katana is more versatile and cheaper

@TomButwin 5 ай бұрын

Are you running pedals in front of it? I think both are very good options, just different.

@scaredypicker 5 ай бұрын

@@TomButwin yeah, but not many pedals. That’s something else about the Katana that appeals to me: the option to experiment with more effects without having to go out and buy physical pedals

@TomButwin 5 ай бұрын

If you’re looking for some really great onboard effects, the Katana and Line 6 Catalyst lines are awesome.

@michaelolz 11 ай бұрын

I like that white canvassing on it. I keep hearing so many good things from guitarists all over the place about it. I also play bass. Can it handle that kind of output?

@nathaniel7186 6 ай бұрын

There is a bass version; I imagine it would be full of goodies like the guitar version in this video. If I had more $$ I would buy one and let you know how it performs. Have an awesome day!

@Yohnson892 Ай бұрын

Hi sorry if this is the wrong video to ask this question.. to be honest can't find anything on the web except for downloading software an such. I recently bought a boss katana 100 mk2 amp an absolutely love it. I even bought a boss gt 1 or 100 effects peddle with it.. is there by chance any way to set up the settings. Before I go into detail I have idea what the F##k I'm doing with the knobs😂. I have been playing guitar for at least 8+ yrs an still can't tune it by ear unfortunately. Anyways now you know that. My question is how do I set up the amp to sound like Metallica heavy Palm mute sound, as well as all that remains tone. Without using a computer.. if it's not possible without it. Can someone help me get it as close as possible? It would vary much appreciate it😊.. if this helps the guitar I'm using is a RRx24 Jackson with active Seymour Duncan pickups..

@joekelly9369 2 ай бұрын

Il wait untill they re design the controlls # like maybe put them on the front where they belong , a recess at the rear of the top plate is like a friday job

@thelolguy007 11 ай бұрын

Like it. But I’d be more inclined to buy it if it came with the pedal (channel switcher etc)

@bluarcher5941 10 ай бұрын

check out that Xsonic Air Kat as an alternate to the Boss footswitch...pretty impressive and less expensive.

@4thChairman-d8p Ай бұрын

For me I don't have tech so I won't be taking advantage of that stuff, it's more the fact I need a bigger amp and the ability to play multiple effects is a deal breaker for me. Cannot afford pedals and my old Champion 20 amp (before it crapped out on me) was limited by its one effect at a time and some of the effects weren't the best either. Never liked the Wah on the Champs, luckily I own a Vox V847 anyway.

@jamesbondaygee 2 ай бұрын

How is it compared to the Yamaha thr series?

@22bombz5 9 ай бұрын

very useful information

@TechCrazy 7 ай бұрын

Why do all amp reviews always have the amp somewhere in the back and they never show the amp at all? Like controls, the back side connections etc..

@TomButwin 7 ай бұрын

You got me. But, to be fair, this isn’t a demo/review. Just 5 reasons I think everyone could use one. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@skaboosh Ай бұрын

The footswitch only works with the 100....oh dear

@leonsodati4325 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations and thanks for the video. I wanted to ask if I put the Helix Line 6 in the power amp in the Katana should I avoid the cabinet simulation in the HeliX and only use amp? Thank you

@TomButwin 7 ай бұрын

You can definitely do that. I'd experiment with the cab sim on too. Just see what sounds best. If you're running a direct line to the PA/FOH and then using the Katana for some stage volume, I'd say you want the cab sim on. The power amp in basically turns it into just a powered speaker.

@leonsodati4325 7 ай бұрын

thanks a lot@@TomButwin

@felixdk8727 7 ай бұрын

I have had 2 with power supply issues within 3 years under warrant.

@TomButwin 7 ай бұрын

Hm interesting. I haven’t heard of anyone having those issues! That’s unfortunate.

@AlexanderXtcSlayin 8 ай бұрын

I'm still midway through the video (great so far) so if you mentioned this already nvm, but how did you get it in white?

@TomButwin 8 ай бұрын

It’s a special edition. A very generous subscriber sent this one my way.

@matijabaksaj9360 11 ай бұрын

I want white katana! Why they dont make them 😪

@GonzaloMelo1990 Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for some sounds 😢

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

There will be another video with tone demos!

@sergioalvarez5949 Жыл бұрын

Why are there so many of these amps up for sale fb market place, craigslist, reverb and other market platforms?

@56bigmike Жыл бұрын

Those are the doubles and back up amps people bought and realize they don’t need .. lol😂

@sergioalvarez5949 Жыл бұрын

@@56bigmike LMAO, of course they are. What other reason could there be for the high volume that are up for sale🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mckevrock Жыл бұрын

Is there a speaker out?

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

On this specific model, no. It only has a USB and headphone output.

@carloswhomusic 7 ай бұрын

Nice work thanks bro😋 now I'm a subscriber.

@TomButwin 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad to have you.

@oinkooink Жыл бұрын

Just got the 50 mkii. Is it pretty normal for the amp to make noise at the Lead and Brown amp types? Clean and Crunch stay pretty quiet but when you switch up to Lead and Brown there's a fair bit of noise coming from the speaker. I kind of thought a solid state amp would be pretty quiet. EDIT: I just found the Noise Suppression in the software. Eliminates all noise perfectly.

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

Higher gain definitely brings more noise. What type of guitar are you playing? If it’s a single coil based guitar, you’re going to get a lot more noise than a humbucker equipped guitar.

@oinkooink Жыл бұрын

@@TomButwin The software for these amps has a Noise Suppression setting that eliminates the noise.

@greg6162 Жыл бұрын

@@oinkooink so if I don’t have a working PC now… could I buy a Boss ME-80 pedal to mitigate those options I don’t have access to in the software? If not what’s a good pedal board that would work like that with physical knobs… any help is greatly appreciated 🙏

@oinkooink Жыл бұрын

@@greg6162 The noise gate thing in the software fixes it completely.

@rmcf3972 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the white cab?

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

04:50

@rmcf3972 Жыл бұрын

@@TomButwin lucky!

@duanelamon243 Жыл бұрын

I don’t even think they make it anymore

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

Not the white cab version, but I think they still make the black one?

@TheFishbulb80 Жыл бұрын

For sure. It's even on Amazon.

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

Please tell me “Fish Bulb” is a Simpsons reference.

@TheFishbulb80 Жыл бұрын

@TomButwin ...it is! I'm not a huge fan but we don't usually choose our nicknames.

@jessetate9701 Жыл бұрын

Tube amps are great but why not move up into the kemper world or something

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

Kemper/Helix/Fractal are all awesome. Definitely a steeper learning curve and more expensive than the Katanas though.

@jessetate9701 Жыл бұрын

@@TomButwin true or the pod go or the head rush is another good option headrush is touch screen can help them discover what tones of amps they enjoy and pedals and extra stuff we guitar nerds like lol

@mikehaisell4301 Жыл бұрын

Can the power amp in be used as an effects loop? I don't yet fully understand the concept. I normally plug everything into the from of an amp.

@TomButwin Жыл бұрын

On the -50 version in this video, no. The power amp in isn't really an FX loop. However, the -100 versions and above all have FX loops. The basic concept is it allows you to place certain effects (usually delays/reverbs/chorus/etc) after an amp's preamp and before the power amp section. My personal opinion is that some of the greatest guitar tones ever created were from having all effects in front of the amp...so it's definitely not "wrong" to do it that way.