Boss Tone Studio Tutorial - Get Connected & Setup (Katana MkII)

Boss Tone Studio Tutorial - Get Connected & Setup (Katana MkII)
Learn how to download, install and connect up the Boss Tone Studio software to your Boss Katana MkII in this video, unleashing the full power of the amp!

00:00 Intro
00:36 The 3 things you'll need; 1. Computer, 2. Cable, 3. The Software
00:57 The cable you need (USB printer cable)
01:39 Getting the Boss Tone Studio software
02:33 Installing the software
03:17 Connecting your Katana to your computer
04:30 Turning the Katana on & launching the software
05:13 Choosing a device to connect to
05:35 Quick demo of it connected & working
06:21 Outro

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[bobbyndallas]

After wasting hours on line 6 software which won't run on win 11, (can't update firmware) or in my case (and many others as indicated on every website I looked) not able to connect my android or my iphone, I took the line 6 back, got a Katana 50 and yes it works. This is a valuable video none of the manufactuers bother with. Thanks

[ZenTheMusician]

I finally got it it installed about a year on my windows 10 laptop and got it to communicate with my MKII after about two grueling weeks. I had to upgrade computers (windows 11) due to Cubase need for massive space ffand I'm going through the same living hell again. I've put this off for weeks. What consumers have to go through to make this happen is ridiculous due to Boss not clearly labeling what is a main download and what is an upgrade for particular amps/software, etc. Love the product. HATE the unnecessary complexity of guessing everything when it could so easily be fixed.

[markzim]

Thanks much. Been following breadcrumbs around the internet for two hours to arrive at your video. Thanks for making it possible for me to go on with my life

[hollowman]

Thanks! I've been STRUGGLING all day, trying to connect my Katana 50 mkII. Several ( subpar) videos later, I found you. I got it on the first round! For the record, you inspired me to make my first super chat❤. I really appreciate you and will definitely subscribe NOW.

[tagsdm]

There seems to have been quite a bit of trouble for many in getting Tone Studio installed properly, so I was very nervous about doing it myself. But I had this up and running within ten minutes or so for my 100 MkII with Windows 10. No errors or issues whatsoever. Here's what I did...
Make sure my amps firmware is current.
Installed Adobe Air. Very simple.
Installed correct driver. My MkII did this automatically, no interaction from me. Connect amp to PC via USB, turn amp on and driver downloads and installs.
Downloaded from Boss site correct Tone Studio version. There are differences. Be sure of correct version.
Extracted zip, using folder names, to desktop, opened folder, clicked on the exe and Tone Studio installed like any other application.
That was it. I have it running now, with all effects and devices working as designed. Maybe I just got lucky for a change!

[jamesstedronsky]

Paul Douglas is very clear in his instructions and he serves his lessons in small, digestible bites. Nice job, Paul.

[jillybean]

Paul thank you for the video it was helpful. What you may have wanted to recommend in the beginning of the video is that if you’re firmware is not up-to-date in your katana MK 2 it will not recognize that it is connected to the computer. After updating my firmware I was able to use the tone studio. Thanks for the video greatly appreciated !

[novacode]

Thank you! I’m kinda of a noob at this stuff! Simple and clear! High Marks!

[hkf]

HOLY CRAP YOUR COMPUTER HAS SO MANY WINDOW TABS!!! If I have more then 2 or 3 tabs, I freak out!

[lizardkingclark]

Thanks for the help I’m just getting back into guitar and need a new amp this is perfect 👍

[jerrykoch]

The best explanation out there. Thank you!

[honzer.z]

Finally step to step tutorial, f
thank you very much, keep it man, ❤

[hypnosiscenternyc]

I'm gonna give it a try with my pc laptop. No matter what I did with a Sierra Imac, could NOT hook up. Thanks for the video.

[davidjmrussell]

Great video. Clear and concise. However, mine didnt work. Some BS about old version of katana so had to do something which i didnt understand. Deleted all the boss stuff from my computer. too much work

[JR_R]

It says I need the late version of the app but I’m not sure how to get the latest version

[fernandoalvarado]

Does anyone know which computer or laptop this function with? It does work on my Mac book pro

[omarheavy]

To see this its so simple but im still struggling to get it connected to the pc!

[thwatergateplumber]

This has been great help, but I have a glitch. When the TS open up, I keep getting a dialogue box that tells me to check the pairing device. I'm getting 4 choices on the bottom drop-down; 3 choices on the top drop-down but it seems no matter what choice I pick, it just keeps coming back (???). Looks like midi in / midi out, and top says Katana, Katana Daw Ctrl, and Katana Ctrl, and the bottom is the same thing, but also has Microsoft GS Waveable Synth. Did I mess up one of the downloads?

[guitarman]

Excellent video. Among the best “how to” videos of all subjects on YT.

[papahetRout]

So the sound comes from your monitor's; or the cabinet connected to your amp ?