The Boss Katana-50 MkII EX - New Features & Updates For One Of The Most Popular Amps Around!

[@squirelova1815]

Dagan's demos always make me feel like, "Darn, I NEED to Practice more!"

[@thegiron8730]

I freaking love this thing, it's literally what i wanted i can just plug it in and get almost any tone you want or close to it if you know how to work with it, been having it for more than 7 months now and paired up with my epi studio pro its just amazing

[@alexb3831]

Does the studio app let u tweak the eq completely custom or is it just bass,middle, and treble

[@sladegaming6625]

@@alexb3831i don’t think you can pick and choose every frequency

[@dansimmons5382]

Just got one about a month ago. I haven't quite figured out how to navigate all the different effects but from basic distortion to clean it sounds amazing! And as a poor musician it didn't break my bank.

[@beerbikesandblues]

​@@dansimmons5382I made a cheat sheet from the manual I keep next to the amp. Green/Red/Orange, changing from panel A to Panel B is kinda goofy . I recommend Tone Studio and also check out what the classic effects are (in general) if you don't know already. What is Compressor, what is Flanger, what is Chorus? Spring, hall, plate, or tape reverb? How is delay used? Learning these things and then trying them out is fun.

[@Johnny-oy9fh]

At last!! A Katana demo that actually makes the amp sound really great...as they do in real life!!

[@638zr1]

"Add the delay cause I want to sound like I'm sound checking in the stadium" 😂 18:45 I love it and also your playing!

[@chrisdigital]

Okay, did I just hear you play a riff from CKY?? Cuz if you did, you're the man.

[@PMTVUK]

🤘🤘

[@MrDracolucassos]

I'm on katana 50 mk1 and I absolutely do not feel need to upgrade as for now, that's how good they're.

[@raytorvalds3699]

You are wrong. You can upgrade. You can get another one ;)

[@bassplyr13]

I had a 50w MKI and upgraded to the 100w MKII. The variations and presence knob were enough to sell me. The good thing is these amps retain their resale value.

[@mofomartianp]

I have the 50mk1 as well and most people seem to think the speaker unit on the original 50s was voiced better than subsequent models. I have no reason upgrade either, it's a solid workhorse amp.

[@michelewade5415]

Same here, I still use my MK1 50. Have had no reason to upgrade nor do I use tone studio. For the bar gigs I do, it’s perfect

[@Shreddah]

Great to know, as I was thinking about upgrading. Will stick with the MK1. I can still use Katana Librarian with it and get more usability.

[@douglasreindal284]

Its just the best! Katana-50 Katana-100 both are awesome, you can't go wrong

[@chromebuoy]

I normally take a listen to alot of these demo's of Amps and come away thinking "Just didn't dig the tone" I gotta say this Katana has serious tone on the lead channel. Now I understand why Andy James loves playing them.

[@D4veJap4n]

Something so wholesome seeing Dagan playing his dream guitar so beautifully

[@Cheddarfather]

What guitar is it?

[@antonymalko2009]

@@CheddarfatherKramer pacer.

[@markdouglas8073]

Dagan, I needed no convincing, all you said was true. I’ve got 2 Katanas and stereo as well as dual-mono are the only way to go.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Awesome amplifier and as usual you are entertaining and you play beautifully. Continue to do the great work my friend. Thank you very much.

[@paulburton5150]

Great playing as always Dagan

[@giuseppelentini9140]

Great demo, but it seems that the only new features are the pedalboard and stereo spread ports...not even the presence knob or the additional patch memories of the 100 are there...for a little less than the price of this amp you can get the 50 mk2 + the airstep. I did.

[@oh_look_bananas]

Nice to see I’m not the only one stop painting my nails black. Rock on brother.

[@flaviogarcia4509]

Always enjoy your videos you are an amazing player Dagen and you make all the products you review sound great but I do love the Boss Katana line of amps they are "bloody " amazing keep up the great work you always answer the questions I have about products by being so thorough in your descriptions! Rock On! 🤟

[@jamesgarcia1033]

Nice guitar work. Katana rocks

[@toneranger]

Great playing Dagan, looks like the same Kramer Alan Murphy was playing with Go West

[@Johnny-oy9fh]

Best demo I've ever seen you do!!

[@MatDuJardin]

sounds and looks like your having fun that's probably the best part of any "gear" much love

[@ServingMyJesus]

I had to travel into London yesterday to try out one of thses. It is because PMT did not follow up on the tip that I gave about a music shop becoming available in southeast London. Now part of that shop is a dance studio. Going back to the Katana, I will be purchasing one of them as I really enjoyed the experience. Great amp in such an easily portable size.

[@georgeh.5480]

so what's the actual difference? the presets? or are there more effects already loaded into this one from the factory? without having to go to the boss tone studio?

[@daveethridge7342]

I bought 1 of these for my daughter, and a metallic purple Ibanez mikro guitar. Christmas 🎄

[@jmproductions59]

This is great. Brilliant playing and superb sound. Dagan, or if anyone can recognise the mic, how was the 50 recorded? (can't see if its a SM57...?)

[@kevinturvey8213]

it really is unbelievable - especially for the price

[@xxtingyxx9497]

Dude I haven't heard see CKY in so long. 10 points to you for knowing that riff. Edit: that was flesh into gear

[@mofomartianp]

that riff is awesome

[@Naughtforeye]

​@@mofomartianpHell yes! Ironic though that CKY played their guitars through bass amps lol.

[@numbskulI]

The singer/guitarist Darren, or whatever his name is, is REALLY good at writing catchy riffs💯🤯

[@glenclifton4563]

Amazing guitar work!! I've got the original katana and I love it. I couldn't stand the pressure of this one! Haha!!

[@manuelcastrovelasco887]

Hii, I Have a question for all of those who have the new katana 50 mkII. Can you put your expresion pedal while you're using the chanel selector? In the previus one you can't, that's why I'm asking for

[@roberth5611]

Great demo! Now I want one.

[@Haddley333]

The boss katana is so good that the only people that hate it are the snobs on reddit that think dissing this beautiful amp makes them look superior to others.

[@gabrieltheodore621]

I literally asked a rec 3 days ago and was recommended a Boss Katana but ok

[@27pugsly]

Love this amp it just sounds and feels so natural very tube like !

[@densetoaster4021]

Any ideas as to why mine may sound "flat" and "hollow"? Just doesn't sound as good as people say it does

[@adiohead]

@@densetoaster4021 I hear that solid state flatness too.

[@PaulCooksStuff]

@@densetoaster4021 a couple of people I trust have preferred it after fiddling with the internal global eq and slightly cutting upper mids. It comes alive for them. I haven't felt the need - maybe there's some component variability, or personal tastes in play.

[@densetoaster4021]

@@PaulCooksStuff We talking about the tonestudio? Or actual hardware tuning

[@densetoaster4021]

@@adiohead I came from a Marshall DFX30 and the katana doesn't sound anywhere near as good apart from the clean tones

[@2robdot]

How do you save 4 presets? How do you save tone # 3 if there’s only 2 channel switches on the top? Can you save from the foot switch?

[@Dral.09]

Heyb Dagan and PMTVUK, could you make some presets and share on Tone Exchanger or something? Would be nice 🙂

[@leviathan_is_me]

KZbinr LambChopper678 does some GREAT tone .tsl files for katana for free. Check out his channel.

[@Dral.09]

@@leviathan_is_me what LambChopper678 does is make me want to buy a Marshall DSL20HR ahah

[@leviathan_is_me]

@@Dral.09 lol

[@PMTVUK]

That sounds fun! 👀🤘

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Nice demo as always! I like a lot.

[@alexdenton6586]

Do you guys prefer Boss or Positive Grid in general ? Positive Has more presets no ?

[@olonoli]

So u can now use line up with no cab sim like the 100 ? N use some plug in for the cab sim?

[@jayteesgear]

So weird. I bought the 100 watt head a while back but it didnt sound like THAT! You’ve really dialed in an amazing tone on that combo🎉 It must be the speaker

[@hks956]

These are 229 at my local shop. That is just crazy for what you get. Good enough to do anything. I've spent more on a single speaker.

[@eurasiacentertutorials9518]

I have been peeping the Boss Katana's both MkI and now MkII to replace my recently acquired used Fender Mustang V2.

[@bobfurman2739]

....you make everything sound great.

[@williammolina9792]

Can you play with an electro classic with it. ??

[@RokDAWG1]

I’d love to see the Nextone get a real awesome makeover as well. This doesn’t have an fx loop…it’s ok

[@darrenhunt7838]

Way better for the 50 but still no effects loop unfortunately.

[@blakjack3053]

yeah I know, but if you plug your gain boosters, wah and maybe phaser pedals through the front end then use the built-in delays, reverbs and other time based effects you easily can get what you need without the loop.

[@DaganWilkin]

@@blakjack3053 Agreed 👌

[@andymcmillan9260]

@@blakjack3053 sucks when using a looper pedal though.

[@638zr1]

Get the 100 instead. The base model can't have everything, or it wouldn't be a base

[@wonderz_808]

@@andymcmillan9260 why?

[@DrMurdercock]

Thanks for this, appreciate the effort put into the video. Helps me to know I made a wise choice on ordering one

[@mikeybags86gtr]

Which do think would be better considering Fender Mustang GTX or this Katana ?

[@kevinlopota3626]

Spend a few more and get a good used katana artist mk2 . And then you can just be done with finding a amp

[@JaviPaz24]

Can you please do a comparison between the this BOSS KATANA MK 50 and the BLACK START ID CORE V3 (or perhaps the V4) ?

[@robertvance1873]

I just stumbled across your channel trying to find out about this amp WOW 😳 THAT'S ONE BITCHIN AMP AND I ENJOY YOUR PLAYING SO AWESOME I AM GOING TO GET ONE.

[@jamesr_whiterock_ocmd_3629]

We need a kramer pacer degan signature guitar 🎸 👌 I love it!!

[@happyspaceinvader508]

Looks great, but unfortunately doesn't have FX send/return... so I think I'll have to go for the 100W model.

[@pads-zr9ln]

I'm not going to swap my current mk2 but when the mk3 comes out, hopefully with Bluetooth and app integration, they can have my money day 1

[@ChrisSmith-jr6bx]

I use the airstep kat version with my 50. It has Bluetooth so I can use it on my phone and gives me 5 foot switches. So I've already got all that

[@chelseatongwn]

​@user-ro6jz5wg3m can i play songs from my phone via bluetooth to the amp with the airstep?

[@ChrisSmith-jr6bx]

@chelsea tong no you can't but I just either use a Bluetooth receiver in the aux in or plug a lead in from the phone.

[@chelseatongwn]

@@ChrisSmith-jr6bx okay thank you so much!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Katana and Marshall should join forces . 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🎸🎸🎸🎸☮️💥💥💥💥💥

[@shadowviper957]

Just need a demo of the Boss Katana 100 mk2 combo on the 2x12 new waza cabinet. That's gonna be awesome

[@andyhayes7828]

That 'BROWN SOUND' was actually BROWN !!! 🤘

[@emmanuelgutierrez6306]

Thanks for the review

[@papiper7773]

Hi there.............Is there a head phone jack.........Thanks.

[@bluarcher5941]

I see it is sitting on top of a Blackstar cabinet...is there a jack on the Katana for an extension speaker cab? thanks...

[@hushpuppykl]

This is a great demo, esp when it’s only miked up with no DI!

[@BugGenerat0r]

Thank you for a great demo, Russell.

[@djffe8597]

The reviewers keep saying you can go into a stereo expand mode, but I don’t see where the jack or the switch is on the katana 50 mark ii EX to do the stereo expand

[@aodhanodonnell2148]

Bought one for €420 the other day, just have to collect it from the guitar shop, the shop assistant said there was a 100watt version for an extra €50, I want to gig with it, is the 100watt a better investment?

[@razznote7586]

You have more options later on, in case you need it.

[@skerryperry3]

Cool nod to the CKY. Flesh into Gear is a great tune. Awesome amp!

[@laurenceede6881]

What riff is Dagan playing from 49sec to 1min? during the intro?

[@Naminorite]

Just an FYI (Be aware) I personally can't get the Boss Tone Studio to work!!! Key point is... keep in mind you Can Not reach BOSS by phone or any other way! There is zero ability to get help. If you have any trouble with anything (such as never being able to get the Tone Studio) then you are 100% out of luck. I bought the 50 new version a little over a month ago and while it sounds fine and the knobs on the top are useful it only lets you do so much with the knobs. I only wanted the best practice amp for home usage but if the tone studio is the best feature and it never downloads and does not work then what is the point? At this time, I would rather just get another smaller tube amp and drag out my pedals.

[@marksmith7789]

Okay I'm off to the music shop to have a look 'cause that sounds amazing!

[@prestonbahrik2386]

So will this also work with the Boss Me-90 as well?

[@leonardHMusic]

Can you use headphones on this amp, like the 3.5mm headphone jack?

[@KingJTheGr8]

Does it compare to a Crush 60 though?

[@bradevans3815]

Man, that was fun!!!

[@d-spike7455]

12:45 CKY - Flesh Into Gear.... give me my 10 points xD

[@supersavagegodgaming6888]

that's the Jimmy hendrix Voodoo child tune damn this amp is awesome. 12:24 ❤

[@bss2326]

what's the difference between lineout and rec out?

[@deaddwives]

What Kramer guitar is that? Never seen it before

[@leviathan_is_me]

I want one! The amp is cool too!

[@generationomega9342]

I've been amp shopping. I have the Yamaha THR30ii, but no speaker out w/ 8" speakers in the wrong room ☹️... Kinda' sad. I was gravitating towards EVH 5150's (because I LOVE Ed's sound), but the handful of technical failures noted gives me second thoughts. Your demo was so perfectly done - l have been redirected! PS. Thanks for reminding me that my '81 Strathead Pacer was stolen... 🤬 - The guitar to shred all guitars. Peace and raging shred to all!

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Does the Airstep Kat compatible with Boss Katana 50Ex? Thanks

[@akalia_07]

What model is that Kramer? Love it.

[@aceruiz8151]

Pacer I think but that’s got custom hardware I believe it looks awesome tho I want one like that

[@Guitarnivore]

But that price of around $400 😬 At that price you can spend a bit more (or maybe less) and get used 100 MKII with GF-AC EX.

[@aaronhiggs]

Or buy a airstep Kat which does the same thing.

[@Mitch-6-Strings]

Can you demo the new Katana Artist Head and Waza 2x12 cab. Cheers.

[@che2335]

Doesnt Airstep make a katana footswitch?

[@ChrisSmith-jr6bx]

Yes they do. Been using for a year. Has Bluetooth for phone as well

[@ryan1mcq]

That sounds bloody tremendous man

[@bobnolin9155]

Wonder if they will add Send/Return to the Katana 50? BTW, I'm watching you play and I'm looking at my Katana going, "Damn, I didn't know you could do that!"

[@williamsherman1089]

Is Tremolo one of the effects in the effects bank?

[@warrenanderton3463]

~ I have a 100MKII. Will it stereo twin with the 50MKII EX? ~

[@danielkalbermatter]

Hi many thanks for this cool video. What do you think about the Katana MKI vs. MKII? It it worth the upgrade? Or is the Katana MKI good enough?

[@greg6162]

You should upgrade… you deserve it! Also, I’ll buy your used Katana MKI if you need someone to take it off your hands lol

[@gdanribeirogdan446]

Mas, vc esta usando o amplificador katana 50+mais essa caixa debaixo dele, ou Somente o KATANA 50? E MUITO SOM, DE ALTA QUALUDADE QUE VC PRODUZIU NESSE VÍDEO.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@overcome8628]

Does it have an effects loop?

[@riffsfoundhere]

Nope, at least not the 50 watt version, just the 100 watt

[@peteralbertthomas]

I already have the KATANA 50 MKII. Love the amp. Don’t see the advantages of upgrading to the EX.

[@williamsherman1089]

Is Tremolo in the effects bank?

[@corthullinger9164]

Can you use this live? I mean mic'd up in a live rock band setting. We play 70's and 80's rock. Aerosmith,AC/DC,KISS,etc..Will it work?

[@ShAdOwM0ZES]

What was that 1st song?? It was awesome!!

[@joshuamotes1303]

I I bought one and I love mine it's sweet

[@williamsherman1089]

Is Tremolo one of the effects in the effects bank?

[@PeterBarlow-g1z]

What is the song 20:47? It’s driving me nutz not remembering 😫

[@Fernie_74]

Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love

[@michaelolz]

Great job, Dagan. You made me want a Katana. 😅

[@lenickramone]

is it to possible to have this sound without disturb my neighbours? I have the feeling that this good sound can only be obtained if the volume is quite high

[@kristianbrown3780]

great demo

[@seancoakley1087]

"Katana mk2 50 EX" Now if that isn't the most Japanese naming convention I've ever seen

[@gill2675]

Great video so can you download like certain amp settings like say STP tones? Also can you use a tube amp pedal emulator to make is pull like a valve amp instead of solid state ?

[@Junior1385]

For me is like use my regular Boss Katana 50 MKII with the pedalboard Sonic Airstep Kat, but with that you can use with phone wirelessly.

[@miguelpoitras]

How what's the app can have a peddle board on phone

[@Naughtforeye]

Are you 2 having a damn stroke or something lol?

[@mysticalmessengers7751]

Hi, what guitar were playing this amp please? Presumably a different guitar would give a different sound. ? Were connected directly with effects no pedal? Many thanks Brian! 😃

[@PMTVUK]

Yeah a different guitar would great a different sound, depending on the style of the guitar and the different pickups. The guitar Dagan is using in this video is a Kramer Pacer.

[@mysticalmessengers7751]

Ok great thanks for the info 👍

[@martinbaldy]

damn i bought a marshall code from pmt manchester and should have got one of these.

[@jameshenz1780]

Greetings everyone! Advice needed. I've been a Mesa C+ owner for years. I love overdrive, and sustain. I need something more compact with great tone. I know its subjective but will this satisfy me? Tia!, Jim

[@chrisdigital]

I've tried this line of amps multiple times at my local music store. Just can't get into them. They just sound like I'm playing through a stereo speaker. They don't have any character. It's all cold. Maybe I'll have to try this one out.

[@jamesda971]

Dagan needs a signature Kramer