Boss Katana Artist MkII 1x12" 100-watt Combo Amp (KATANA-ARTIST MKII)

BOSS ups the ante with the latest release to its flagship Katana Artist amp. The Artist MkII put more tones, more features, and more tone-shaping potential right at your fingertips. Katana's five Tube Logic amp models now include an alternate voicing each (accessible via the Variation switch), for a total of 10 core tones available directly from the front panel. And with five simultaneous FX onboard to diversify your sounds, a 3-way mid Contour for smoothing out vintage voicings, and an adjustable Solo boost all within stage reach, the BOSS Katana Artist MkII supplies an even more classic-amp-like playing experience. Despite its simplicity, inside this streamlined 1x12 are the bones of some of the most sophisticated amp rigs on the planet, including MIDI footswitch support and a stereo link to envelop both sides of the stage in lush 3D reverbs, delays, and more. The Artist MkII's Class AB power section delivers 100 watts of that tube amp push and pull. And a custom-voiced WAZA 12" speaker delivers the punch, richness, and harmonics of a British green-backed speaker stack, all with the convenience of a highly giggable 1x12.

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FEATURES

• 5 distinct amp voicings: Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown (derived from the BOSS Waza amp), and Acoustic (for acoustic-electric guitar)
• Variation switch increases the total number of core amp tones to 10
• 3-way Contour toggle allows you to tame or enhance midrange characteristics
• 3 Global EQ presets (available within editor software) allow you to tone stack amp response
• Adjustable Solo boost increases output for lead work
• 60 timeless BOSS effects, accessible from the BOSS Tone Studio
• Variable Power Control allows you to achieve cranked-amp tone at lower volume levels
• Use the BOSS Tone Studio editor software to customize your effects and amp settings
• Effects Loop allows you to add effects pedals after the preamp section
• Power Amp In brings uncolored amplification to your external modelers and preamps
• Speaker output jacks for connecting external speaker cabinet (2 x 16 ohm, 1 x 8 ohm)
• Stereo Expand switch for single-cable stereo operation across two Katanas
• 5-pin MIDI input for integration with MIDI footswitches
• Full GA-FC foot controller support

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:Solid State
• Number of Channels:5 x Amp Types with variation
• Total Power:100W (50W, 0.5W settings)
• Speaker Size:1 x 12" Custom Waza Speaker
• Reverb:Hall, Plate, Spring
• Effects:5 x Simultaneous Effects: Delay,Tremolo, Flanger, Pitch Shift, Phaser, Wah
• EQ:3-band EQ, 8 x Tone Settings
• Inputs:1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/8" (aux in), 1 x 1/4" (in to power section)
• Outputs:1 x 1/4" (8 ohm internal), 2 x 1/4" (16 ohm), 1 x 1/4" (line out), 1 x 1/4" (phones/rec out)
• Effects Loop:Series/Parallel Effect Loop
• MIDI I/O:In
• USB:1 x Type B (stereo out)
• Headphones:Yes (shared)
• Footswitch I/O:1 x 1/4" (solo), 1 x 1/4" (expression), GA-FC controller support
• Footswitch Included:No
• Computer Connectivity:USB
• Software:Boss Tone Studio Editor
• Construction Material:Semi-closed Cabinet
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:20.31"
• Width:24.81"
• Depth:9.81"
• Weight:41 lbs. 15 oz.