Boss Katana 100 MKII 2X12 Combo Amplifier
- Authentic tube tone and feel provided by innovative Tube Logic design
- Limitless tone-shaping potential, thanks to Boss Tone Studio functionality
- 100W power control is ideal for practice, performance, and the studio
- A sound for any style, with five integrated amp character settings
More Sounds, More Versatility
The stage-class Katana MkII lineup picks up where the first generation left off, building on the same core tones and features that have made the series such a worldwide smash. If you loved the original Katana amps, you'll love Katana MkII even more. And if you're new to the party, get ready for sound, feel, and versatility that soars far beyond its price class.
Five Amp Characters,
Ten Overall Tones
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.
Five Effects At Once
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.
Full-Throttle Sound
Every Time You Plug In
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.play, from bedroom to stage.
Amplify Your External Gear
The Katana-100/212 MkII rocks as a standalone amp, but it also excels as a powered cabinet for a favorite 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.
One-Touch Recall Of
Custom Setups
One of the Katana-100/212 MkII's most powerful features is the ability to store favorite amp character and effects setups in Tone Setting memories for instant recall. After you've dialed in a sound with the panel controls, simply save it to the desired memory with a quick button hold. Eight Tone Settings (two banks of four) are available, with fast selection right from the panel. And for hands-free operation on the gig, just connect external footswitches or the GA-FC foot controller.
Stereo Made Easy
One Katana MkII sounds great, but playing two at once is even better. The new Stereo Expand feature makes linking two amps simple, with just one regular cable needed. You're able to control everything from the master Katana MkII, with stereo-compatible effects like chorus, delay, reverb, and others distributed across both amps for a wide, immersive sound field. Stereo Expand is supported on all 100-watt Katana MkII models.
Ready-To-Mix Direct Tones
The Katana-100/212 MkII features line, USB, and phones/recording outputs with mic'd cabinet emulation, letting you send mix-ready amp tones to a PA system, computer DAW, or headphones. The direct sound can be shaped with three different Air Feel settings, which are accessible from BOSS Tone Studio. Two-channel USB operation is supported, allowing you to track in true stereo with many of Katana's modulation, EQ, delay, and reverb effects.
Compact Gig Commander
The optional GA-FC foot controller is the perfect partner for the Katana-100/212 MkII. It connects with a single cable, requires no external power, and features a slim, rugged profile that takes up minimal space. With six footswitches, you can directly recall Tone Settings and independently turn the five effects sections on/off. The GA-FC also supports external footswitches and expression pedals, with default assignments that include tap tempo, bank selection, foot volume, and Pedal FX. A large variety of custom assignments are available via BOSS Tone Studio, including expression pedal control of up to three parameters at once.
BOSS Tone Studio
Enhancements
BOSS Tone Studio has also evolved alongside the Katana MkII amplifiers. The interface has been updated with a refreshed look, and a number of parameters have been consolidated into the main screen for faster workflow. There's also a dedicated Pedal FX category, making it easier to assign wah and pedal bend effects to a connected expression pedal. And if you're a first-gen Katana owner, it's possible to import your custom patches and use them all with Katana MkII.
Specifications
General
- Power Output: 100 W
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Nominal Input Level:
- Input: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
- Aux In: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
- Return In: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)
- Speaker: 2 x 30 cm (12 inches)
- Power Consumption: 77 W
Controls
- Main Controls: Power, Master, Presence, Power Control Switch (Standby, 0.5 W, 25 W, 50 W)
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Amplifier:
- Amp Type Switch: Acoustic, Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown
- Controls: Gain, Volume, Variation Button
- Equalizer: Bass, Middle, Treble
- Multi Effect: Booster, Mod, Delay, FX, Reverb, Tap
- Tone Setting: CH1 and CH2 Button, Panel Button
Indicators
- Variation
- Booster/Mod
- Delay/FX
- Reverb
- Tap
- Ch1
- Ch2
- Panel
Connectors
- Input Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type
- Power Amp In Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type
- Line Out Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type
- Send Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type
- Return Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type
- Aux in Jack: Stereo Miniature Phone Type
- Rec Out/Phones Jack: Stereo 1/4-Inch Phone Type
- GA-FC Jack: 1/4-Inch TRS Phone Type
- Exp Pedal/Ctl Ch1/Ch2 Jack: 1/4-Inch TRS Phone Type
- USB Port: USB B Type
- AC in Jack
Dimensions
- Width: 18-9/16” (670mm)
- Depth: 9-3/8” (248mm)
- Height: 15-11/16” (484mm)
- Weight: 19.8kg
Accessories
- Owner's Manual
- Power Cord