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KATANA Mk II System Program (Ver.2.00)

HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the version of the system working on your KATANA Mk II before downloading the archive file.
 
  1. Turn the POWER switch on while holding down the [ TAP ] button.
  2. The five EFFECTS indicators display the current version.
    If the indicators light up as described below, the system is at the latest version.
    BOOSTER : Lighted in red
    MOD : Dark
    FX : Dark
    DELAY : Dark
    REVERB : Dark

    If the indicators light up in a different way than just described, perform an update.
  3. When you have finished verifying the version, turn off the power.
* Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.
UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.2.00 ] JUL 2022
Functionality Improvement
  • LINE OUT
    Custom settings have been added.
  • EFFECTS
    An effect chain has been added. "SOLO EQ", "PEDAL BEND", and "CENTA OD" have been added.
  • 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
    EQ2 has been added, so that you can now use two EQs.
  • GLOBAL EQ
    You can now set three types of global equalizers.

  • * Using the settings requires BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II version 2.0.0 or later.

[ Ver.1.10 ] APR 2021
Functionality Improvement
  • "HM-2 HEAVY METAL" and "ML-2 METAL CORE" have been added to the BOOSTER types.
    * Using the settings requires BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II version 1.1.0 or later.

[ Ver.1.02 ] JAN 2020
  • The version number was updated due to production-related circumstances.
    Product specifications are unaffected.

[ Ver.1.01 ] OCT 2019
Functionality Improvement
  • Support for BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA was added.
Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.
  • When BANK B is selected, the [PANEL] button lights up steadily instead of flashing slowly.
  • During STANDBY, the [PANEL] button lights up steadily instead of flashing slowly.
  • No operation occurs when CC #83 or CC #84 is received.
  • The unit fails to operate according to specifications when CC #16, CC #17, CC #18, or CC #19 is received.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR KATANA Mk II
  • KATANA Mk II
  • USB cable
    * The update is carried out with the unit and the computer connected via USB.
    Provide a cable suitable for connection to the computer you're using.
  • Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
  • Never apply this update data to any product other than the KATANA Mk II. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Never power-off your KATANA Mk II while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the KATANA Mk II won't be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs.
  • We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.
DOWNLOAD AND EXPAND THE ARCHIVE FILE
Download the file named "katana2_sys_v200.zip".
The downloaded file is an archive file in zip format.
Right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.
PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Caution
  • You must not rename the extracted files.
  • Never turn off the KATANA Mk II's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the KATANA Mk II itself may be destroyed.
Please install the extracted system program files into your KATANA Mk II according to the following procedure.
  1. Adjust the [ MASTER ] knob to minimum.
    * Do not connect the KATANA Mk II and the computer yet.
  2. Turn the POWER switch on while holding down both the [ CH1 ] and [ PANEL ] Tone Setting buttons.
    The indicators for the [CH1] ~ [CH4] buttons flash.
  3. Connect the computer to the KATANA Mk II's USB port by a USB cable.
    The indicators for the [CH1] through [CH2]/[CH4] buttons stop flashing and stay lighted, and a "BOSS_KTNMK2" drive appears on the computer screen.
  4. Open the BOSS_KTNMK2 icon.
    "Removable Disk (*:)" may appear instead of the BOSS_KTNMK2 icon.
  5. Copy (drag and drop) all the files included in the "katana2_sys_v200" folder into the "BOSS_KTNMK2" icon.
    * Do not copy the "katana2_sys_v200" folder.
  6. Disconnect the BOSS_KTNMK2 from the computer.
    With Windows
    Right-click on the "BOSS_KTNMK2" icon in My Computer (or the "Removable Disk (*:)" icon) and execute "Eject."
    With macOS
    Drag the "BOSS_KTNMK2" icon to the Trush icon in the Dock.
  7. Disconnect the USB cable.
    The [PANEL] button flashes.
  8. Press [ PANEL ] button to start the update process.
    While the update is in progress, the "EFFECTS" indicators light up.
  9. When the update has finished, the "EFFECTS" indicators slowly flash simultaneously.
  10. Turn the KATANA Mk II power off.
    This completes the update operation. The new system program runs at the next startup.
    Follow the procedure for verifying the version to verify that the version has been updated.

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