BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II Ver.2.1.0 for macOS

Please refer to the "Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II" for more information.
Preparing in advance to use BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII
Before you use TONE STUDIO, the appropriate USB driver for the product you’re using must be installed on your computer.
KATANA Driver for macOS
Downloading and unarchiving the compressed file
  1. Read the software license agreement at the bottom of the screen and select the "I agree" check box.
  2. Click the "Download File" button to download the installer.
  3. Double-click the file to unzip it if the file is not already unzipped.

* For the latest information, see Compatibility with macOS.
How to install
  1. Double-click "BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII Installer.pkg" in the unzipped folder.
    -The installer starts.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Starting the application
  1. Connect KATANA MkII and Mac with USB cable.
  2. Turn on the KATANA MkII.
  3. Go to "Applications" and open the "BOSS" folder, then double-click "BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII(.app)" inside the folder.
    -Selection screen of connecting device will appear for the first time you run the software. After the second time running, the device will be chosen automatically.
  4. Select KATANA and click "OK".
    *During using the application, if a message prompting you to allow access appears, click "OK".
    *The device can be changed from the DEVICE SETTING.
Update history
[Ver.2.1.0] Jan 2023
  • Compatible with the KATANA Mk II System Program Ver2.00 or later.
Functionality improvement（KATANA-Artist MkⅡ、KATANA-Artist MkⅡ HEAD）
  • SOLO DEALY added to the SOLO function.
  • You can set custom level on POWER CONTROL function.

[Ver.2.0.1] Sep 2022
  • Compatible with the KATANA Mk II System Program Ver2.00 or later.
Functionality Improvement
  • The GA-FC EX foot controller can now be used (on all models except for the KATANA-50 MkII).
    You can now configure the functions available to control with an expression pedal (FV-500L, FV-500H or Roland EV-5; sold separately) or a footswitch (FS-5U; sold separately) that’s connected to the GA-FC EX.

[Ver.2.0.0] Jul 2022
  • Compatible with the KATANA Mk II System Program Ver2.00 or later.
Functionality Improvement
  • LINE OUT
    Custom settings have been added.
  • EFFECTS
    Added an effect chain.
    Added the following effects.
    SOLO EQ, PEDAL BEND, CENTA OD
  • CONTOUR
    In addition to switching between three types of tone definition (contour) characteristics, you can now configure your own custom settings.
  • SOLO
    You can now use each FOOT CONTROL jack as a SOLO jack.
  • EQ2
    Added EQ2, and you can now use two EQs.
  • GLOBAL EQ
    You can now set three types of global equalizers.

[Ver.1.1.0] Apr 2021
  • Compatible with the KATANA Mk II System Program Ver.1.10 or later.
Functionality Improvement
  • "HM-2 HEAVY METAL" and "ML-2 METAL CORE" added to the BOOSTER types.

[Ver.1.0.2] Jan 2020
  • Compatible with the KATANA-Artist MkII.
Change the specification
  • Screen resolution changed to "WXGA (1280x768) or higher."
System requirements
This application has the following requirements.
  • Computer
    * Mac computers running Microsoft Windows are not supported.

*An Internet connection is necessary to access BOSS TONE CENTRAL content and to update the BOSS TONE STUDIO. Some connection services may require an extra packet communication fee.
*This software has been found to work on typical computers that meet the above requirements, but we do not guarantee that it will run on all such computers. Please be aware that differences in design or conditions of use may produce differences in the processing power of otherwise similar computers.
  • Apple, Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
  • Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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