BOSS KATANA-Artist MkII Head Unit

Pro Stage PerformanceThe Katana-Artist MkII Head features all the core elements from its renowned combo sibling. Five unique amp characters and five variations give you 10 different tone options, while five simultaneous effects categories put the sound-shaping power of a massive pedalboard right within your amp. With BOSS Tone Studio, you can customize the onboard effects with over 60 different types and dive deep into internal parameters to craft your own unique sound.

Loud And ProudTake the stage with huge tones by connecting one or two external speaker cabs. The Katana Cabinet 212 Waza is perfectly tuned for the Katana-Artist MkII experience, delivering the ultimate rock tone in a 2x12 configuration loaded with custom Waza speakers. Developed by BOSS, these speakers deliver the authentic response and character of the benchmark 25-watt British stack speaker from the 1960s while boosting the power capacity to 100 watts. Cabinets can be stacked to create a clean 4x12 setup, and the versatile design has a removable panel for closed-back or open-back operation.

Deep Tone-Shaping ToolsOn the front panel, you’ll find exclusive features only available with the Katana-Artist MkII models. A three-way Contour switch allows you to shape the amp's core tone, while three Global EQ settings are perfect for fine-tuning the overall sound for different guitars and styles. A foot-controllable, post-amp Solo boost function is also available, with a panel knob for fast adjustment plus dedicated delay and EQ that can be assigned in BOSS Tone Studio.

Integrated Dual Amp SupportPowerful expansion features make it easy to use two Katana-Artist MkII amps together. With Dual Link, you can configure each amp with independent settings and operate them from a single GA-FC or GA-FX EX foot controller. Blend clean and dirty tones, create wet/dry setups, and more. With Stereo Expand you can use one Katana-Artist MkII as the primary amp, with stereo effects like chorus, delay, and reverb distributed across both amps for a wide, immersive sound field.

Full-Throttle SoundSupported by BOSS’s Tube Logic approach, the Katana-Artist MkII Head delivers the authentic output distortion characteristics of genuine tube amplifiers, with the sound and feel becoming richer and more responsive as you turn up the volume. Different to a classic tube amp, the variable Power Control lets you fly in the sweet spot without getting fired from the gig or kicked out of the house. The middle setting on the Power Control dials in half power as stock, but you can adjust its value in 10-watt increments using BOSS Tone Studio to meet your performing needs.

One-Touch RecallOnboard Tone Setting memories mean you can store your favorite amp character and effects setups for instant recall. Once you’ve dialed in a sound with the panel controls, save it to the desired memory with a quick button hold. Eight Tone Settings (two banks of four) are available, with fast selection from the panel. For hands-free operation on the gig, just connect external footswitches or the GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller (sold seperately).

Ready-To-Mix Direct TonesLine, USB, and phones/recording outputs feature mic'd cabinet emulation for sending mix-ready amp tones directly to a PA system, computer DAW, or headphones. Shape the direct sound using selectable Air Feel settings on the rear panel, including three presets and two custom settings that you configure in BOSS Tone Studio. Two-channel USB audio is supported, allowing you to track in true stereo with many of the amp’s mod, EQ, delay, and reverb effects.

Compact Gig CommanderThe GA-FC and GA-FC EX foot controllers are the perfect partners for the Katana-Artist MkII Head. They connect with a single cable, without any external power and take up minimal space. With six footswitches, you can instantly recall Tone Settings and independently turn the five effects sections on/off. They also support external footswitches and expression pedals, with customization via BOSS Tone Studio. The GA-FC offers standard control, while the expanded GA-FC EX provides the ability to control two amps together, connect another unit for additional foot control, and more.