Boss Katana Air EX - A Desktop Amp That Makes No Compromises!

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Intro Playing!
» 0:44 Introducing the Boss Katana Air EX
» 1:56 What's New?
» 5:40 How It's Mic'd Up
» 7:05 The New Look!
» 8:30 Clean Mode
» 9:20 The Controls
» 9:43 Crunch Mode
» 10:05 Beautiful Simplicity
» 10:25 Other Desktop Amps?
» 11:15 Lead Mode
» 11:50 Brown Mode
» 12:45 The App!
» 15:40 The Wireless Footswitch
» 16:42 Comparing With the Regular Katana Air
» 25:10 Thanks For Watching!

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[AzimApurbo]

Bro I just love the fact that we are alive during these times!

[johnlawrence]

This one sounds SIGNIFICANTLY better than the previous version. I don't mind the price, considering the features it has. It would be cool if they sold a portable soft-sided bag / case to transport it in, with some extra pockets for cables. Maybe they do and I haven't found it yet.

Thanks as always guys for the great vids!

[tomminystrom]

That sound "in the room" sounded really good, sounded better than mic simulated sound.

[andertons]

Lots more comments than I was expecting saying the Katana Air EX feels over priced...!! Just for perspective its the same price as the Yamaha THR30 if you buy the Yamaha wireless transmitter too. Also, I don't think its fair to compare the Katana Air EX (or any desk top amp) to the Katana 50 combo or similar traditional style combo. If you're trying to make a small amp sound big/epic at low volumes (like a TV surround sound soundbar does) it requires much more tech & clever design than just using a big cab & speaker. Oh well - I thought Katana Air EX sounded great & if you're playing your PRS (or any other expensive guitar!) at home & want something small but decent sounding, I still think this is the one to buy. Would have been good to have the looper built in though - come on Boss!! Cheers, Lee

[Kryogenikz]

Just have to say, Pete's playing is mesmerizing. He's so good.

[eddiealright]

Best desktop amp ever. Its as close to a regular amp that you can get. I paid $500 on sale here in California and am so glad I did. I use an airstep bw foot switch to control it and a PRS guitar. I'M STOKED!

[jorglieber]

I buyed a Katana Air EX last week and what shall I say. Before I had my Marshall TSL 100 with a 2x12" Box in the living room. It Works, but now it´s defect, it´s big and my wife allways rolls her eyes when i get it loud to get the right valve Sound. So i´ve looked for a new compromise to play at home and have the possibility to Gig with. I have to say earlier we were about 30 Gigs per Year and know as an adult man there were maybe two Fun Gigs in front of friends per year. At First i had 3 ideas. Take an Amp of the Katana Series, Take A Positive Grid or take an Pedal like the Helix or the Kemper Player. So i´ved played the Kemper Player and Damn, it sounds so good in my ears. I always liked the Idea to get all the Sound´s that I want form a library or something. dosent matter if I had to spend some money to get a perfect Diezel sound or not. I dont like spend much time on Setting the right sound. I want to have it. So I immediately thought about what i have to do to play it in the living Room. buy some aktive monitors in good quality (300 Euro and above), buy the Kemper Player (700 Euros) and maybe buy a Mixer for useing other Stuff. to expensive for what i do. So what´s about the positive Grid. I´ve looked lots of Videos but the bad comments of useing the app make´s me stay away from it. Maybe it´s good, i dont know. At last i´ve had a look at all the Katana Amps. Why dont take the Katana 50 or 100 to play at home and have the possibility to Gig? So I played the Gen 3 Series. Sounds well but you have to buy an external Bluetooth adapter to use the app and it comes without Wireless transmitter (Amp 50 watts + bluetoothadapter and Boss Wireless system 700 Euro) and its still big. So i buyed a Katana Air EX. Sounds well in the livingroom, easy to use about the app and comes with an wireless System for 550 Euros. For me, as an guy who likes it simple, its easy to use. I´m useing the possibility to put in some practice youtube videos very well. Had my tablet on a stand an changing channels on the tablet, without the optional Footswitch. Final thougts: Will i use it to produce the next golden Record Album? No! Will I Use it to play 30 Gigs per Year? no! Will i Use it for weekly rehearsal´s? no! .... Will i use it at home because its small, sounds good and had had an easy App? Yes! Will i use it at home because it sounds good with less Volume? yes! Will i use it for fun gigs over PA and an good monitoring system? yes! Will i use it for a few drunken rehearsal´s per year? Yes! All in all it´s a lifestyle product. It has a Bad Ass sound for its size and it looks good on the sideboard. For me the hole package for the price is good.

[matthewbertram]

BOSS is just always so consistently great, they don't ever try to pull the wool over your eyes. They just make great products.

[greghiltonofficial]

I play bass & guitar so this could be a great amp, would really love to see a video on the acoustic/bass capabilities as well. Maybe get "The other Lee" (not Captain) to make a video on that part. Oh and bring back All About the Bass too. LOL. Great video guys!

[the_swoletariat]

I do traveling powerline work, so I’m in hotels at least 10 months out of the year. This thing seems like it fits my needs and sounds pretty rad for what it is.

[minkorrh]

Wow! $850 CDN!! I just bought a pair of used Samson BT3 monitors and paired it with a used NUXMG300. Sounds amazing. Total cost:$224 CDN.

[cirisirpula]

Still no looper? :( (or even fx loop where to put looper).
Also 99£ for the rechargeable battery pack is a lot and makes this amp really expensive compared to competition

[gypsycat]

As a proud Katana Air owner I can tell you that a little head is better than no head😳

[chanukasahan]

What the hell is that sound at 22:14 when Pete plugs in to the katana Air. (It seemed sounded as if the katana was enjoying it a wee too much) 😂😂😂

[pugsly]

These guys are the best they give very honest reviews ! Just makes you happy to see them happy 👍🏻

[slawsonscot]

Sounds great. Just crazy that the price is out of reach for so many people. I bought my first Katana on a preorder for £165, and just upgraded it to the Mk2 for £233, which is great value considering what you get. For me, this should be £299 as it isn’t offering much more than the 50Mk2.

[ryanboswell]

I can't tell you guys how much I appreciate the level of breakdown you did for these two amps. I have been hitting my head against the wall trying to decide which one is better for my needs, and you were able to clearly show that the newer EX is the better model, which solidified my decision. Im very grateful for the time you both took to compare them both. Now if we could only get Katana to lower the price a bit for the EX. $600 after tax is a LOT for a practice amp, but as they say, the right tool for the right job, even if it costs more 😉

[dpajc]

For anyone wondering...yea it IS that good. Best guitar piece of kit ive ever bought. Yes it's not cheap, but to me it sounds way better than the gen 2 katana 100 i had (that was way too fizzy and couldnt get it to sound any decent without the PC app which is something i wanted to avoid), this sounds huge like a real amp, or as quiet as you want it, super easy to dial in great tones, simple without hundreds of amp models, also unlike the THR (amazing btw) it has bigger speakers, included wireless transceiver, 50 effects, cool tuner in the app, like the THR it plays Bluetooth so you can easily jam over a backing track, or just use it for music playback. It's expensive but it does EVERYTHING. It replaces a TON of gear. If you just play at home for fun you dont need a $4k Mesa Boogie and then a few k more on attenuator and pedals

[Stephen_Lafferty]

I would love a shootout video of all the current desktop amps!

[cbsaulren]

Always wanted to try the Air, as I have a Katana 100w and it sounds pretty good, but man that price point...
Went with the NuX mighty air and while it's not nearly as nice, it serves it's purpose for a fraction of the price.