![]() The “acoustic” setting turns the Katana into a dedicated acoustic amp (note: it’s not meant to make an electric guitar sound like an acoustic, though if you have piezo pickups built in (like on my Ernie Ball Petrucci), then this setting works really well. Rather than modeling specific amplifiers, the Katana has general options that capture the most common amp sounds that guitarist need clean, crunch, and lead, though there is an EVH-esque tone with the aptly named “Brown” sound. Engaging the Phones/Recording Out defeats the internal speaker. On the rear panel, there are Aux In, Phones/Recording Out, USB, and Foot Control input jacks. The main controls include a 3-band EQ, gain, volume, boost/mod selector, boost/mod level, delay/FX selector, delay/FX level, reverb selector, reverb level, tap tempo, master volume, power control, and channel selector. It is a single input amp with a 1×12″ speaker. There are five modes available: acoustic, clean, crunch, lead, and “brown” (their take on 80s rock tones). The Boss Katana 50 is a 50W combo amplifier with selectable power ranges from 50 to 1/2 watt. Let’s take a look at the Katana 50 combo amplifier to see this in action. With the Katana series, Boss ups the ante with the balance of quality and price. ![]() ![]() Sure, every year someone claims to have a new revolution in amplifier modeling, but let’s not forget that the folks at Boss/Roland started amplifier modeling years ago, so they bring some experience to the modeling arena. I don’t think I’m overstating the case when I say that the Boss Katana amplifier series fits that description. On their mains power and with an instrument and cable different from yours, if it's still occurring, its indicative it might be a fault with the amp.It’s hard not to see the Boss Katana 50 as a major player in the sub-$500 practice/small gig amp market.Įvery once in a while a product comes along that makes you rethink the entire genre. If after basic fault finding nothing evidences itself as the culprit, if you can, take it to where you bought it and ask them to test it so you can demonstrate the symptoms you are experiencing. Although it could be a fault with the Katana itself, it's unlikely (low probability). HT speakers, wi-fi routers, ceiling or pedastal fans, some types of lights, move to an area of the property as remote as you can potentially devoid of sources of interference and see how you go. If you're nearby any other active electronics which might be generating strong EMF, e.g. A power strip or even single port wall wart type with true filtering capability will do. If you don't have a second circuit or it doesn't, buy a power filter (not just a surge protector) and plug your amp into that. If you have a second power '(vs light) circuit, plug into that and see if it ceases. Those are the easist to either check or assess, but the most probable IMO is noise generated by something on the same circuit of your house mains power supply, or the circuit itself being dirty'. Cheap pickups can generate noticble hum when the volume is increased, especially with gain cranked, but not usually popping and crackling IME. Is your guitar a super cheapie or ? Low quality or dirty pots, poorly soldered connectors or dodgy earths can generate noise. Think of them as a big aerial for unwanted EMF throughout the home. ![]() Cheap included in the box moulded terminal cables are utter rubbish and frequently a source of noise. Rapco Horizon with nickel Switchcraft connectors. ![]() Simplest first.Īre you using a well shielded quality instrument cable with quality connectors? i.e. Lots of process of elimination to follow here. In any case, I'd fault find myself first. What you're describing sounds like either a dirty or faulty connection somewhere or EMF noise possibly from other devices on the mains circuit. Presumably you bought it new.and reasonably recently? New Boss Katana amps come with Boss warranty by default don't they? ![]()
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