Boss 100 watt Katana Amp

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 22 Apr 2017 6:58 am

Thx Kerry. I'll get back to you after I take a look. I'm still tweaking so things/settings can change as time goes on.

Ron

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 22 Apr 2017 9:02 am

Ron,is your delay sample just delay,or delay AND reverb ?

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 22 Apr 2017 10:55 am

John, It is delay and reverb.

Ron

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 22 Apr 2017 11:00 am

Kerry,
Setting start at:

Bass all the way on.
Middle at 3 O'clock
Treble at 1 O'clock.

Amp type is acoustic. The sample that you heard were with the Clean setting but I have since switched to Acoustic, believe it or not. I the beginning I never thought of even trying another besides clean for steel. With the suggestion of one of the Forumnites to try acoustic, I was sold.

Regards,
Ron Hogan

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 23 Apr 2017 8:19 am

Ron,
Any sample with the acoustic setting ?
Thanks !

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 23 Apr 2017 7:12 pm

John,
I'll get back to you.

Ron

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 24 Apr 2017 9:07 am

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 7 May 2017 9:19 am

Another example using the Katana's onboard effect (envelope follower). Accoustic setting rather then clean.

http://picosong.com/iVNQ/

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 7 May 2017 11:12 am

Ron, thanks so much for the samples of your playing thru the Katana.

Have you connected via USB to your computer to access the BOSS effects? How do you like it? Easy to navigate? Thanks.

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 7 May 2017 11:33 am

Stephen,
Yes I have hooked it their site via USB. like anything else you have to play with it. I was able to tweak my effects some. And backup my tones with effects. The software is free.
Thx
Ron

Chubby Howard · Post by **Chubby Howard** » 14 Jul 2017 12:10 pm

Hi Ron I just got the boss amp and I am having trouble finding the right settings from one end of amp to the other like presence and gain really everything. Could you please help me with your settings all of the knobs please thank you. Chubby Howard

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 14 Jul 2017 8:27 pm

Chubby,
Here is a teaching video i did at steel guitar Nashville for The amp. It walks you through everything. I'll also call you on SAturday.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_ ... 09903&_rdr

Ron Hogan

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 18 Jul 2017 10:21 pm

If it had the controls on the front I would probably own one already.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 11 Aug 2017 11:30 am

Dan Robinson wrote:If it had the controls on the front I would probably own one already.

I just bought one at GC, and that is exactly my problem as well, I decided to see how I like it, and if the tone is good I'll keep it....

John Russell · Post by **John Russell** » 11 Aug 2017 11:47 am

I set mine on the speaker cab with the controls facing forward--it sits on the front panel. You don't get to see that lovely logo--I'm OK with that.

David Cubbedge · Post by **David Cubbedge** » 5 Oct 2017 8:29 am

I bought one last month from SGofNashville and have been using it in the studio and out at gigs and I can say I'm very pleased with it. Versatile with great tone and it is light, a lot lighter than my Twin Reverb!!! And very affordable!

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 6 Oct 2017 9:11 pm

Damir Besic wrote:
Dan Robinson wrote:If it had the controls on the front I would probably own one already.
I just bought one at GC, and that is exactly my problem as well, I decided to see how I like it, and if the tone is good I'll keep it....

I surrender... I'm out of excuses. I don't change the controls during a gig anyway. My back is screaming, "buy me one, please!"

I found a used one locally. Hope to pick it up in the morning.

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 7 Oct 2017 3:46 am

Dan, let me know if I can help or watch the video on how to use it that I made for Steel Guitar Nashville.

Ron

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 7 Oct 2017 7:21 am

Ron Hogan wrote:Dan, let me know if I can help or watch the video on how to use it that I made for Steel Guitar Nashville.

Ron

Ron, your video was informative. Thanks!

Several comments have mentioned the need to increase bass EQ. The XR-16 in my Carter seems to have strong lows and low-mids, at least through my Fender tube amp. The Katana might be a good match.

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 7 Oct 2017 8:18 am

This update was just released for the Katana amps. Looks like a free downloadable firmware update.

https://www.roland.com/us/company/press ... ATANA-AMP/

The press release mentions improved DI, didn't see any details. The Katana has line level 1/4" unbalanced Direct Out. Would have preferred balanced XLR. I have a passive DI box that works great, but it's one more "thingy" to hook up before a gig.

Dan Robinson · Post by **Dan Robinson** » 7 Oct 2017 2:27 pm

I couldn't wait to share my good fortune. 32 pounds of sweet tone, quiet and clean, found at local Music Go Round for $229.

To my ears it's a nice match for the XR-16 in my Carter. Looks like the start of a beautiful relationship.

Ron, that's your accessory clip holding my tuner.

Ron Hogan · Post by **Ron Hogan** » 25 Oct 2017 6:48 am

I did a TV taping recently here in Nashville and used the Katana on it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4HfUrnJgX ... e=youtu.be

gary pierce · Post by **gary pierce** » 25 Oct 2017 1:15 pm

Sounds great Ron, and so does the band.

James Quackenbush · Post by **James Quackenbush** » 26 Oct 2017 3:11 am

Nice tone and nice playing Ron....I had an xr16 in my Excel U-12 and really enjoyed it....Jim

John Sluszny · Post by **John Sluszny** » 8 Nov 2017 11:02 am

Ron Hogan wrote:John, It is delay and reverb.

Ron

Thanks ! I meant is it Katana's own delay & reverb ? Sounds good !

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