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KATANA-AIR System Program ( Ver.2.00 )

HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the current version of the system working on your KATANA-AIR before downloading the file.
  1. Turn all knobs all the way counterclockwise.
  2. Turn off the power of the KATANA-AIR.
  3. While holding down the [CH A] button and [CH B] button, turn the power on.
  4. When all buttons except the [POWER] blink twice slowly, release the [CH A] and [CH B] buttons.
    All buttons except the [POWER] rapidly blink twice.
  5. See the combination of the indicator color (red/green/orange) of the [BST/MOD] button, [DELAY/FX] button, and [REVERB] button to confirm the current version.
    *If it indicates the latest version, no update is necessary.

    R: Lid red, G: Lid green, O-FL: Blinking orange
    Version BST/MOD DELAY/FX REVERB
    1.00 R G R
    1.01 R G G
    1.10 G R R
    1.20 G R G
    1.30 R O-FL R
    2.00 R R G
  6. Press and hold the [POWER] button to turn off the power.
UPDATE HISTORY
[Ver.2.00] OCT 2023
Additional Functions
  • Newly added editing and Session features of BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA-AIR version 2.0.0 are now supported.
  • “HM-2”, “METAL CORE” and “CENTA OD” have been added to the BOOSTER types.
  • “PAN” has been added to the DELAY and DELAY2.
    *BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA-AIR version 2.0.0 or later is required in order to use the above.

[Ver.1.30] NOV 2022
Additional Functions
  • The FS-1-WL wireless foot switch is now supported.
    *The functions below are possible when using KATANA-AIR version 1.30 in combination with BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA-AIR version 1.2.0 or later.
    • The Pedal switch (L, C, R) / CTL1,2 jack on the FS-1-WL can now be used to switch patches and turn effects on and off.
    • You can control PEDAL WAH and FOOT VOLUME using the FS-1-WL pedal.
    • It is now possible to use the BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA-AIR app to set the respective functions of the Pedal switch (L, C, R) / CTL1,2 jack and EXP jack.

[Ver.1.20] JUL 2021
Additional Functions
  • The EV-1-WL wireless MIDI expression pedal is now supported.
    *The functions below are possible when using KATANA-AIR version 1.20 in combination with BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA-AIR version 1.1 or later.
    • You can control PEDAL WAH and FOOT VOLUME using the EV-1-WL pedal.
    • The CTL1 and CTL2 jacks on the EV-1-WL can now be used to switch patches and turn effects on and off.
    • It is now possible to use the BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA-AIR app to set the respective functions of the pedal and CTL1 and CTL2.
WHAT YOU NEED FOR UPDATE
  • KATANA-AIR
  • USB cable (sold separately)
  • Computer with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port (Windows/Mac)
PRECAUTIONS
  • Never apply this updater to any product other than the KATANA-AIR to avoid destroying data or the system program of other products.
  • Never turn off the KATANA-AIR during the update process. If a power failure or other accident occurs while updating, the KATANA-AIR will not be able to start up with normal operating conditions. In this case, contact your nearest Roland Service Center or dealer for repair.
  • Inquiries regarding the operating procedures for updating this system program are not supported. We appreciate your understanding.
DOWNLOADING AND UNARCHIVING THE COMPRESSED FILE
  1. Read the software license agreement at the bottom of the screen and select the “I agree” check box.
  2. Click the “Download” button to download the system program (katana_air_sys_v200.zip).
  3. Unarchive the downloaded file.
    • Windows: Right-click the file and select “Extract All,” then click “Extract”.
    • macOS: Double-click the file to unzip it.
  4. “katana_air_sys_v200” folder appears.
    *DO NOT rename the files (KTNAIRRM.BIN, ROMINFO.TXT) in the folder.
UPDATE PROCEDURE
*While updating, connect the included AC adapter or use brand new alkaline or fully charged Ni-MH batteries.
  1. Turn on the power while pressing the [CH A] and [PANEL] buttons.
    [CH A] and [CH B] buttons blink.
  2. Connect KATANA-AIR and a computer with a USB cable.
    [CH A] and [CH B] buttons change from blinking to lit, and the BOSS_KATANA drive appears on the computer screen.
  3. Copy the updater “KTNAIRRM.BIN” and “ROMINFO.TXT” in the “katana_air_sys_v200” folder to the level displayed immediately on accessing the BOSS_KATANA drive (the BOSS_KATANA drive's root directory).
  4. After copying is complete, eject the BOSS_KATANA drive according to your OS specs or settings.
    *For Mac, drag the BOSS_KATANA drive to the trash icon.
  5. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB jack on the KATANA-AIR.
    *Be sure to disconnect it from the USB jack on the KATANA-AIR unit.
  6. When the [PANEL] button blinks, press the [PANEL] button.
    Update begins.
    *While the update is in progress, the [BST/MOD], [DELAY/FX], and [REVERB] buttons sequentially light up in red, orange, and green.
    *Never turn off the KATANA-AIR's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise, the system program or the KATANA-AIR itself may be destroyed.
    *When the update is complete, the [BST/MOD], [DELAY/FX], and [REVERB] buttons turn a slowly blinking green.
    *If the update fails, the [BST/MOD], [DELAY/FX], and [REVERB] buttons blink rapidly.
  7. Press and hold the [POWER] button.
     [POWER] button changes from green to orange light to enter standby mode.
  8. Press and hold the [POWER] button to turn off the power.
  9. Make sure it is updated to the latest version.

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