Boss KATANA-Artist MkII User Manual

This Owner’s Manual applies to the KATANA-50 MkII,
KATANA-50 MkII EX, KATANA-100 MkII, KATANA-100/212 MkII,
KATANA-HEAD MkII, KATANA-Artist MkII, and
KATANA-Artist MkII HEAD.
Explanations for specic models are distinguished by an icon
(example:
100/212, HEAD only
).
Owner’s Manual
Guitar Amplier
KATANA-50 MkII
KTN-50 2
50 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker
KATANA-50 MkII EX
KTN50 2EX
50 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker
KATANA-100 MkII
KTN-100 2
100 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker
KATANA-100/212 MkII
KTN-212 2
100 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker x 2
KATANA-HEAD MkII
KTN-HEAD 2
100 W output, 12 cm (5 inch) speaker
KATANA-50 MkII
KATANA-50 MkII EX
KATANA-100 MkII
KATANA-100/212 MkII
KATANA-HEAD MkII
KATANA-Artist MkII
KATANA-Artist MkII HEAD
KATANA-Artist MkII
KTN-ART 2
100 W output, 30 cm (12 inch) speaker
KATANA-Artist MkII HEAD
KTN-ART2HD
100 W output

Boss KATANA-Artist MkII Specifications

General

Power Output	100 W
Line Out	Yes
Speaker	1 x 12-inch
Controls	Gain, Volume, EQ, Presence, Master, Effects
Inputs	1 x 1/4" Guitar Input, 1 x 1/8" Aux Input
Outputs	1 x 1/4" Line Out, 1 x 1/4" Headphone Output
MIDI	MIDI IN
USB Connectivity	1 x USB Type B
Headphone Output	Yes
Amplifier Types	5 (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, Acoustic)
Effects	Reverb, Delay, Modulation, Booster, FX
Weight	41.9 lbs

Summary

Using the Unit Safely

Safety Notices and Symbols

Explains the meaning of warning, caution notices and safety symbols used in the manual.

General Safety Guidelines

Provides essential precautions for safe operation, including grounding, ventilation, and avoiding hazards.

Panel Descriptions: Top and Front Panel

Control Layout and Functions

Overviews the top and front panel controls for various KATANA MkII models, including amplifiers and effects.

Detailed Control Functions

Explains specific knobs, switches, and buttons on the amplifier's front panel, detailing their operations.

Panel Descriptions: Rear Panel

Rear Panel Connectivity

Rear Panel Ports and Connections

Rear Panel Switches and Modes

Connecting External Devices

Footswitch and Expression Pedal Connections

Operation and Settings Management

Power On/Off Procedure

Factory Reset Procedure

Using the Effects

Effect Selection and Adjustment

Explains how to select and adjust the built-in effects like Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb.