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Xsonic Airstep Kat footswitch for Boss Katana KATANA 50/100/Head/Artist MkII & I $69.99
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Airstep Play [xsonicaudio.com] (video & audio foot controller) - $69.99
Airstep BW Edition [xsonicaudio.com] (for Katana Air & Waza Air) - $69.99
Airstep Spk Edition [xsonicaudio.com] (for Positive Grid Spark 40, Mini, & G0) - $59.99
Airstep YT Edition [xsonicaudio.com] (for Yamaha THR-II)- $69.99
Airstep Kat has more powerful functions than the BOSS GA-FC footswitch and can work simultaneously with it if you already have one. It has an additional "GA-FC Expand Mode" to make up for the lack of GA-FC.
With the Airstep, you can finally control KATANA-50 just like the GA-FC and even more, like unlock five effects at once on MkI.
https://xsonicaudio.com/pages/airstepkatediti
FEATURES
*Works with Katana Librarian (free for basic / $13 fully unlocked)
Airstep Play [xsonicaudio.com] (video & audio foot controller) - $69.99
Airstep BW Edition [xsonicaudio.com] (for Katana Air & Waza Air) - $69.99
Airstep Spk Edition [xsonicaudio.com] (for Positive Grid Spark 40, Mini, & G0) - $59.99
Airstep YT Edition [xsonicaudio.com] (for Yamaha THR-II)- $69.99
Airstep Kat has more powerful functions than the BOSS GA-FC footswitch and can work simultaneously with it if you already have one. It has an additional "GA-FC Expand Mode" to make up for the lack of GA-FC.
With the Airstep, you can finally control KATANA-50 just like the GA-FC and even more, like unlock five effects at once on MkI.
https://xsonicaudio.com/pages/airstepkatediti
FEATURES
- Hand-free switch channels and toggle effects
- Modify Amp sound with phone App wirelessly
- Change Effect Type (color) and Tap Tempo
- Ability to program footswitch to additionally toggle Solo, PedalFx, EQ, Send/Return, etc.
- Simultaneously work with BOSS GA-FC footswitch
- Additional ''GA-FC Expand Mode" to make up for all the lack of GA-FC
- Unlock five effects at once on MkI
- Ability to connect the original BTS in Mac wirelessly
- Available for KATANA 50/100/Head/Artist MkII & I
- Firmware can be upgraded to keep up with the latest BOSS firmware
- Built-in rechargeable battery for 100 hours of continuous use
- Robust aluminum extruded shell
*Works with Katana Librarian (free for basic / $13 fully unlocked)
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And it already has manual knobs (which is the main thing) for everything, just like the tube combo. You don't even have to use the presets and you don't even have to load in any new cab IR's either. You can just knob in anything you want.
And if you want a list of what that doesn't have then it's only a riff looper, vibrato, stereo or the need for any power wires and supplies other than the included charger once a week or so.
So while the Katana (100 I like) is very nice, I put it second, even with a few more effects and by computer. You don't need a computer unless you change the cabs and then Windows(bad) is needed; but I haven't bothered.
You should try a Cube Baby; it sounds great and as good as tube. But maybe that's because I run it through the tube amp. Which does beat the Katana power amp (all the time); even though on certain setting the Katana 100 matches it. Basically turn the power up and volume down to get it more like a tube amp.
And once again I like both tube and non-tube and i think they are best TOGETHER. And can still be utilized separately too.With redundancy should one blow. And this keep all the changing stuff in the $35 Cube Baby. See? I'm set for the future. The Katana is set for the past; even if it never fails you and you can't find parts and service cheap than a new one.
I had a fuse blow in my MP 15W tuber. Knowing those caps can hold voltage enough to kill me even when unplugged, I carefully removed screws and put in a new fuse. Problem solved. And should I ever have and other service I will be very glad to have this tube amp, rather than a Katana. Have you read about blown power amps in the Katana? It's a harder road, of chip removal and re-installation or the buying the whole board; which ain't cheap. And that's if you are not already told... sorry, those are discontinued. Meaning you can just go buy another one. They are disposable. Because you'd lose your option to have it done by inexpensive amp tech. Because the good ones will tell you to just go buy another one cheaper than their repair price; which is MORE work than a tube amps. Meaning you'll have to do your own work on Katana's, if possible and you'll wish it was a classic circuit, tube amp then for sure.
I'm not big on saying just get a tube amp; because it's the REAL thing. Because they can be matched (to your ear). However non-tubers are just not better if all other things were equal; because they are not.
Notice I didn't say solid state and it's not smart to do so. In the 1960's solid state was a marketing term INFERRING you'd never have a failure again. That has not panned out. What matters is the build and not if tube or non-tube, or the many types. Assuming it's one that matches the tones and some most of the feel too. When it comes to failures that depends on how each part and the whole is made to take it. Tube's or not. And while you can blow up anything if you try heard enough or abuse it long enough then I'd much rather pop in a new tube than repair a blown non-tube amp. Wouldn't you? And also, there are so many tube amp users and more coming along; that the rumors of the death of tubes is highly exaggerated.
And as it turns out; it doesn't much matter who makes the tube, if done well. Only the electrical fit or type. You might not even have to change the bias voltage; but it should be checked. This is usually just the power tube if need at all (like 3 year thrashing in a punk band every week) and so replace those in pairs. And not expansive.
Don't go chasing tone variation by changing tubes(types); that's best a dial on your effects or other pedal. So amp hacking is rarely smart; but you can (like to stick it toward all country cleans). It's just not even necessary. And the speaker is the main thing. A 12" guitar voiced (like EQ and compressed), classic one. That said Green backs are fun but not even necessary to get there without the extra price. V30's are my fav; but the stock MP 15W did NOT do better with one, over the highly underrated stock Celestion (in the MP 15W combo. Don't change it! The V30 does sound classic in a roomier cab like the MP 1x12 with it; but that weighs the same as the whole 25lb MP 15W combo. LOL.
Yeah don't dis the Cube baby for being $35. Everyone who tries it love it. It's the value bomb. And the point is NO other foot pedal to buy!
Oh yeah Boss Katana makers (Roland) was busted price fixing(look it up). I have personally seen it repeatedly with the Katana's. Their price is overly inflated. They are more concerned with what's best for them; and not so much their customers. They are planning planned obsolescence producers. And pedal prices add insult to injury.
Sorry, Katana 100 is a nice amp I know; but that's the way it is. Due a new version. Over due.
Extra CREDIT just for fun!
BONUS: I'm going out on a limb, getting out my crystal ball (yeah right) with an actual prediction; which just by being a prediction is likely doomed, LOL. But with some logic....
Perhaps, since Roland has been loath to fire sale off current models(for more than later with new model choices); and assuming they do not want to get stuck with old inventory; then my estimate is this may indicate their new monstrous versions are going to be even more overpriced. Whether or not some major new benefit comes with it. And BTW I think that will fail. Only years later, if still around then I'm guessing they will provide an "affordable" model. Trying to garner the former profit glory, trading on the mass produced Katana reputation.
If they were not corrupt then they would realize more quality, at lower price(value) would bring in more revenue than inflated pricing. And enforce the brand, instead of shamming it. And quality would have to addresses easy user repair, with parts availability. Which also means you can have it fixed inexpensively, anywhere. Or fast guaranteed replacement quality.