BOSS Katana Artist Amplifier Review

The BOSS Katana Artist combo amp builds on the success of the Katana 100 combo, with enhanced performance capabilities like MIDI footswitch support and external speaker cabinet outputs. And the tone gurus at BOSS have optimized Katana Artist's amp models specifically for its re-designed cabinet and custom Waza 12" speaker. The result is more sonic dexterity than has ever been heard before in the Katana lineup.

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[Jamsdh]

All the critics here need to do your research. This amp is not a modeling amp, it has different voicings in each channel. They are not designed to sound like so and so. Also, this amp is pure analog. it is a great amp that can cover any type of sound you would need to record, gig, or practice with. And if you have never played one it is super loud. It would kill any gig you had to play easily and probably on the fifty watt setting. Don't knock it till you try it. I run it with a marshall tube amp to utilize the tone studio effects and it is killer!!

[tomaskey]

Got mine from Sweetwater yesterday but had to wait until this A M to set it up. Wow! Wow! Wow! I’m in love. Sounds beautiful and is responsive to picking. I’m having to relearn my riffs because the amp and speaker are giving me more full range sound and much more power than the excellent Yamaha THR30II(which I’m keeping). Haven’t been able to get past 3/4 volume(combined) @ 50 watts inside my Chevy Express van. It makes my van thump!

[psour]

I had a Katana 50 then 100 finaly got this one. It's a HUGE difference. The speaker and cab are amazing, the tones are even better . This amp run ten miles ahead from the standard Katana. Don't even think to use at home at 0.5W, that just kills its tone.

[ObeseModetoBeastMode]

I love mine. The clean channel takes pedals like a champ.

[mikehunt]

I saw a comment saying the Katana is the best as far as solid state. It is really good for not being a tube amp. I recently purchased the $300 mini Soldano and it’s really good too. This clean sound on the Katana would make it worth the purchase for me. That clean is sweet. I would still use my tube amps for high gain.

[kornfreak]

I just recently ordered this amp from you guys. Just waiting for it to be in stock so you can ship it to me! I'm excited for this amp. :)

[flowjesticmotion]

Great video. However, would like to have details concerning the speaker output and corresponding ohm levels.

[Michael-blno]

This amp is a beast. I got a Mesa Triple and A/B with the Artist for clean tones. However, the distortion on this sings the responds so well to the player. With a Morley switchbox I have both going at once and you can get the Artist to match up the distortion tone well. It sounds even better though when you carve you own tone with the Artist. Now with the Mesa blend, I’ve got a fat meaty sound that still sounds articulate with Zakk like chirps. This is a great amp for a beginner and a solid creative addition to the pro. It is a very fun amp to play.

[Murphy_lab_R]

How did i know that as soon as i buy a katana they would have a newer version for sale? LOL
I just bought a 50 watt not even three months ago now i have to try this one. Since this version is $400 more it is going to have to really impress me.
For the $180 i paid for the KATANA 50 i am extremely impressed.

[LUKESTRONGLIFE]

Will Boss release the Katana Artist MKIII this year? So hard to decide to buy now or see if they announcement new amps at NAMM this year. It is time for a new version in order for BOSS to keep up with the competition.

[threeonamatchventura]

8 presets is a usable number. Wish I could pay more to get more presets. this will work.

[metallion]

This amplifier sounds tubie in my opinion, I like the sound.

[rattkattbrown]

I trust boss with making great amp they prove they can over the years with their great products. Hope marshall is paying attention code series couldnt bond with any at all. Amps should have all the connectivity that make it ready for any work session

[bobby]

This sounds like a really great amp, and it looks awesome, however, I'm torn between getting this amp, or getting the Peavey Vypyr X3. Which one should I get? Anyone care to chime in?

[chuckm]

Great sounding amp. I bought a katana artist 100, returned it. The tone studio software wouldn’t download and is way to complicated. I bought a jc40 and just got the Marshall DSL40CR which in my opinion is the best amp I have ever owned.

[oldguyjammin]

Hmm.. thought it would sound better. An honest review :)

[mikenicholson]

Why was this designed so that delay could be used along with other fx? Don't get me wrong, it's a great amp. It just looks like I will still be needing to haul around my BOSS Giga-delay pedal with the amp.

[StillLivinginthewoods]

Putting all those digital effects in there but not having any sort of stereo output seems like a huge mistake.
I was/am slightly intrigued by the original Katana, but I see zero reason to step up to this model over the original.

[MEDiumInc]

I'm not seeing where the $250 value over the original Boss 100 is.

[jeopardywinner]

Mitch, would it kill you to dime the gain when you review any pedal. I wouldn’t purchase either based on this demo.