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BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II Ver.2.1.0 for Windows

Please refer to the "Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II" for more information.
PREPARING IN ADVANCE TO USE BOSS TONE STUDIO FOR KATANA MkII
Before you use TONE STUDIO, the appropriate USB driver for the product you’re using must be installed on your computer.
KATANA Driver for Windows 10/11
VERSION HISTORY
[Ver.2.1.0] JAN 2023
  • Compatible with the KATANA MkII System Program Ver2.00 or later.
Functionality improvement(KATANA-Artist Mk?, KATANA-Artist Mk? HEAD)
  • SOLO DEALY added to the SOLO function.
  • You can set custom level on POWER CONTROL function.

[Ver.2.0.1] SEP 2022
  • Compatible with the KATANA MkII System Program Ver2.00 or later.
Functionality Improvement
  • The GA-FC EX foot controller can now be used (on all models except for the KATANA-50 Mk II).
    You can now configure the functions available to control with an expression pedal (FV-500L, FV-500H or Roland EV-5; sold separately) or a footswitch (FS-5U; sold separately) that’s connected to the GA-FC EX.

[Ver.2.0.0] JUL 2022
  • Compatible with the KATANA MkII System Program Ver2.00 or later.
Functionality Improvement
  • LINE OUT
    Custom settings have been added.
  • EFFECTS
    Added an effect chain.
    Added the following effects.
    SOLO EQ, PEDAL BEND, CENTA OD
  • CONTOUR
    In addition to switching between three types of tone definition (contour) characteristics, you can now configure your own custom settings.
  • SOLO
    You can now use each FOOT CONTROL jack as a SOLO jack.
  • EQ2
    Added EQ2, and you can now use two EQs.
  • GLOBAL EQ
    You can now set three types of global equalizers.

[Ver.1.1.0] APR 2021
  • Compatible with the KATANA MkII System Program Ver.1.10 or later.
Functionality Improvement
  • "HM-2 HEAVY METAL" and "ML-2 METAL CORE" added to the BOOSTER types.

[Ver.1.0.2] JAN 2020
  • Compatible with the KATANA-Artist MkII.
Change the specification
  • Screen resolution changed to "WXGA (1280x768) or higher."
DOWNLOAD AND EXPAND THE ARCHIVE FILE
  1. Read the Software License Agreement at the bottom of this page and tick the "I Agree..." checkbox.
  2. Click the "Download" button to download the BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII installer (bts_katana2_w210.zip).
  3. Right-click on the file to select "Extract All" then click on "Extract".
HOW TO INSTALL
  1. Double-click "BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII Installer.exe" in the extracted folder.
    -The installer starts.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
STARTING THE APPLICATION
  1. Connect KATANA MkII and computer with USB cable.
  2. Turn on the KATANA MkII.
  3. Click the Windows "Start" and go to "BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII", then select "BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII".
    -Selection screen of connecting device will appear for the first time you run the software. After the second time running, the device will be chosen automatically.
  4. Select KATANA and click "OK".
    *The device can be changed from the SETTING.
    *If the KATANA MkII cannot connect after launching the app on Windows 10/11, then set "Allow apps to access your microphone" to "On" in Windows settings.
    1. Click "Start" -> "Settings" -> "Privacy" -> "Microphone".
      The microphone setting is displayed.
    2. To change the setting, move the "Allow apps to access your microphone" switch to "On".
    3. Close the window and quit Settings.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 11
Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 10
Resolution
WXGA (1280x768) or more
*An Internet connection is necessary to access BOSS TONE CENTRAL content and to update the BOSS TONE STUDIO. Some connection services may require an extra packet communication fee.
*This software has been found to work on typical computers that meet the above requirements, but we do not guarantee that it will run on all such computers. Please be aware that differences in design or conditions of use may produce differences in the processing power of otherwise similar computers.

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