MusicRadar verdict: Anyone looking for a completely reimagined Katana will be left disappointed by this new Boss amp. That said, players looking to purchase their first Boss practice amp may want to consider this brand-new member of the family. Okay, so if you don’t need more functionality from your footswitch or you’re not looking to hit the stage anytime soon, then we’d say it’s not worth upgrading your current Katana 50.
BOSS KATANA 50 MK2 LINE OUT UPGRADE
So, the new Katana MKII EX may not be a revolutionary upgrade to the original model, but the limited changes are well thought-out and much-needed additions.
In fact, we’d be more than happy to rock up to any gig, armed with nothing more than our trusty electric guitar, a Katana 50 MKII EX and the GA-FC EX footswitch. In our tests, the line out sounded full, rounded and very natural and is a very welcomed feature. This makes the new Katana a very valuable stage companion, transforming it from a modest practice amp to a combo that is capable of taking up residence in the largest venues. So, if you’ve ever wanted to get lost in the wonderful world of true stereo chorus, now is your chance.ĭespite the sheer amount of functionality found on the GA-FC EX footswitch, we found it to be exceptionally easy to understand and set up, and as with all Boss products, it’s sturdy and robust - feeling practically bombproof.įurthering the live possibilities of the Katana EX is the new emulated line out, which is in addition to the phones/recording out. Better yet, Foot Control 2 mode permits you to hook up two Katanas simultaneously, giving you the ultimate stereo experience. This footswitch not only allows you to seamlessly switch between effects, but it also gives you the ability to connect an additional GA-FC EX or a standard GA-FC, doubling up the number of switches at your feet.
Recalling presets, changing channels, and even tapping in the desired tempo for our delay was a breeze. For the purpose of the review, we were sent the new GA-FC EX foot controller, which we found really opened up the possibilities of the amplifier, making it a definite contender for one of the best guitar amps under $500/£500 for live use.
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