new KATANA MK2 firmware update - version 2.0

Started by gumtown, July 14, 2022, 01:00:21 AM

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gumtown

An unexpected update with added functions

https://www.boss.info/global/support/by_product/katana-100_mk2/updates_drivers/

MkII owners - new update! Katana MkII now goes to v2
https://www.boss.info/global/promos/katana-v2-update/
Then here is summary of Version.2!
Contour Settings—Shape your core tone with three different Contour settings, each with four customizable frequency curves to choose from.
New Solo Block in FX Chain—Refine your lead guitar voice with a moveable Solo block, which can be assigned for on/off control via an external footswitch or the GA-FC Foot Controller.
New EQ Block in FX Chain—Moveable EQ block for additional tonal adjustment.
Two New Effects—Centa OD (Booster block) and Solo EQ (Solo block).
Three Global EQs—Fine-tune the overall sound for different guitars and styles.
Expanded Cab IR Capabilities—The Line Out cabinet IR options now include selectable microphone types and positions, giving you greater control of your direct sound.
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Magic Russ

Now we just need an update to Katana Librarian.


gbr13697

We have supposedly been given more control over the Contour functions, that have a knob on the front of the Artist.  I could never work out what it was supposed to do on the original firmware, and I am still no wiser now.  Juca Nery was just as confused in his first video look at the update. It would have been nice if Boss had provided some specifics on each setting.  Has anyone worked this out?

gbr13697

Quote from: admin on July 17, 2022, 03:17:04 AMContour control impacts the USB Output, and rear Recording Output , Headphone Output - no change can be heard on the Katana Speaker
If this is the case, it is very strange that Boss make no mention of it.  The manual for the Katana Artist Mk2 says:
TONE SHAPE Artist only
[GLOBAL EQ] button
Turns the global equalizer on/off.
You can also switch between three types of equalizer settings
(green, red, orange).
MEMO
The three types of global equalizer settings can be edited using
dedicated software (p. 10).
These settings cannot be edited from the unit itself.
[CONTOUR] switch
Switches the contour characteristics of the sound.
50, 100/212, HEAD only In addition to "OFF," you can choose from the three types "1, 2, 3."

The manual says nothing about it having no effect on the speaker sound, but also says nothing specific about what it is supposed to do. 
Now Boss say that the update adds "Contour Settings—Shape your core tone with three different Contour settings, each with four customizable frequency curves to choose from."  I really think Boss should provide a lot more information about this feature.

gumtown

This update addresses issues many users have expressed frustration over using the USB or Line Out, and not getting the same great tone as heard from the speaker.
The Line Out tone to a P.A. can be sculptured separately from the speaker tone.
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admin

I'll be updating my Katana MKII head this week and will report genuine user experience with rev2.0 firmware

HF1600ie

Hoping that with a new 3.0 firmware version we can be able to see a "Booster" effect inside the Solo function. Currently only "volume", "EQ" and "Delay" are adjustable.

This would make it even more refined. I need to be able to adjust the texture of the solo boost, but currently I can only give it more volume and gain via EQ and a bit of Delay for ambience.

Is this possible to do ?

gumtown

More likely see a MK3 version Amp with plug-in Bluetooth option, than a firmware 3 update.
(In my humble opinion)
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HF1600ie