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BOSS - KTN-ART2HD

Description

Ultimate Katana tone in a powerful amplifier head

The Katana-Artist MkII Head brings you the premium sound and features of the flagship Katana-Artist MkII combo in a powerful 100-watt amplifier head. Cover any style with five amp characters and five variations, and colour your tones with a wide range of onboard BOSS effects. Shape your voice with exclusive panel controls, including a three-way Contour switch, Global EQs, an adjustable Solo boost with dedicated delay, and five selectable Air Feel settings. And rock the stage with a roaring presence using the companion Katana Cabinet 212 Waza or your favorite external speaker cabs.

Features

* Professional 100-watt amplifier head with enhanced tone and exclusive features
* Tube Logic design approach produces class-defying power, authoritative punch, and cutting presence
* Robust analog class-AB power amp section delivers authentic tone and highly musical response
* Five amp characters with five variations, plus Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections with three variations in each
* Three-way Contour for shaping the overall tonal color and Global EQ switch with three settings (customizable in BOSS Tone Studio)
* Solo boost with onboard level control (dedicated delay and EQ can be applied to the Solo boost in BOSS Tone Studio)
* Integrated dual amp expansion functions for GA-FC/GA-FC EX control and true stereo effects
* BOSS Tone Studio editor software for customizing sounds with over 60 BOSS effects, pre and post EQs, dedicated Pedal FX, and more
* Series/parallel effect loop and power amp input for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
* Eight Tone Setting memories for storing and recalling all amp and effect settings
* Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes
* Mic'd cabinet emulation on the line, USB, and phones/recording outputs
* Shape the cabinet emulation with five onboard Air Feel settings (three presets and two settings configurable in BOSS Tone Studio)
* Download and share Livesets at BOSS Tone Exchange
* External control support via GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller, footswitches, expression pedal, and MIDI
* Three speaker outputs: two 16-ohm and one 8-ohm (8-ohm maximum load supported)

Powerhouse Amplification For Pro Stage Performers
The Katana-Artist MkII Head comes equipped with all the core features from its acclaimed combo sibling. Five unique amp characters and five variations provide 10 different tone options, while five simultaneous effects categories put the sound-shaping power of a massive pedalboard right inside your amp. And with BOSS Tone Studio, you can customize the onboard effects with over 60 different types and dive deep into internal parameters to craft your personal sound.

Loud And Proud
Command the stage with massive tones by connecting one or two external speaker cabs. The Katana Cabinet 212 Waza is perfectly tuned for the Katana-Artist MkII experience, providing the ultimate rock voice 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 features a removable panel for closed-back or open-back operation.

Deep Tone-Shaping Tools
On the front panel, you'll find exclusive features only available with the Katana-Artist MkII models. A three-way Contour switch lets you shape the amp's core tone, while three Global EQ settings are great 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.

Compact Gig Commander
The optional GA-FC and GA-FC EX foot controllers are the perfect partners for the Katana-Artist MkII Head. They connect with a single cable, require no external power, and take up minimal space. With six footswitches, you can directly 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.

Specifications

Rated Power Output: 100 W

Nominal Input Level:
INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohm)

Controls
POWER switch
MASTER knob
PRESENCE knob
SOLO knob
GLOBAL EQ button
CONTOUR switch (OFF, 1, 2, 3)
POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, 50 W, 100 W)
CABINET RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)

AMPLIFIER:
* AMP TYPE knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
* VARIATION button
* GAIN knob
* VOLUME knob

EQUALIZER: BASS, MIDDLE AND TREBLE knobs

MULTI EFFECTS: BOOSTER, MOD, FX, DELAY, REVERB, TAP

TONE SETTING: Bank button, CH1, CH2, CH3 & CH4 buttons, PANEL button

EXPAND switch: (OFF, STEREO, DUAL LINK)

AIR FEEL:
TYPE: switch (REC, BLEND, LIVE)
CUSTOM SETTING: switch (OFF, M1, M2)

Connectors
INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
POWER AMP IN/DUAL LINK jack: 1/4-inch phone type
LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms A jack: 1/4-inch phone type
SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
SPEAKER OUT 8 ohms jack: 1/4-inch phone type
REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
EXP PEDAL/CTL CH1/CH2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
GA-FC/CTL SOLO/DUAL LINK jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB B type
MIDI IN connector
AC IN jack

Power Consumption: 77 W

Accessories:
- Owner's Manual
- Power cord
- GA-FC sticker

Size and Weight (Including handle and rubber feet)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 631 x 246 x 296 mm (24-27/32 x 9-11/16 x 11-21/32 inches)
Weight: 12.4 kg (27 lbs 5.4 oz)