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Do we need to talk about this new rehashed Katana turd?
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Looks like more cash grab from Boss. The 50w EX makes sense I guess, because I'm sure people want the smaller amp and want a way to control it. The Artist with the knobs on the front always looked gaudy to me. Now gaudy comes in head form. They really need to update the amps/modeling when they spit out the next revision later this year.
I like my Katana 100w mk2. I don't have many "real amps" to compare it to but I have a Helix with its amp models. I don't love the amp tones in the Kat, they "work" and can "get the job done" but 85% of the time they're not very inspiring to play. Some of the effects I find okay.. I like some of the drives and the fact that they all have a Bottom control to dial in/out bass. I like the chorus (for a guy who doesn't usually like that effect).
If the Kat didn't have a bunch of EQ options to tweak the amp models I wouldn't find them useful at all. I mainly use mine as a powered cab (with a G12M 65).
I like my Katana 100w mk2. I don't have many "real amps" to compare it to but I have a Helix with its amp models. I don't love the amp tones in the Kat, they "work" and can "get the job done" but 85% of the time they're not very inspiring to play. Some of the effects I find okay.. I like some of the drives and the fact that they all have a Bottom control to dial in/out bass. I like the chorus (for a guy who doesn't usually like that effect).
If the Kat didn't have a bunch of EQ options to tweak the amp models I wouldn't find them useful at all. I mainly use mine as a powered cab (with a G12M 65).
KingsXJJ
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Of course it’s the fat girl at the bar compared to my Friedman, Mesa and EVH gear. But sometimes you have to go quick and easy on impromptu “jams” and “gigs.” Lower risk of damaging the core family.
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The obvious pairing staring me in the face now that I have a GX-100 and a Katana at the same time, is hard to resist. Question will be 4 cable or direct to power amp in? I'm sure I will try both but if 1 cable instead of 3 sounds good going to amp then thats what I'm a fan of. My poor GAFC. it just sits there all lonely wondering when I will use it.
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Power amp or effects return unless you dig the Kat Preamps over the GX models
Bob Zaod
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Definitely sounds better that way after some experimentation. Especially setting the GX-100 to +4dbU output mode.
Foxmeister
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I'd have to disagree - Boss is part of Roland, and there's a large overlap between Yamaha Music and Roland, whereas acquiring Line 6 filled a gap for Yamaha.
KingsXJJ
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Not business wise, tone and engineering wise. I believe Yamaha and Boss might create interesting products, Roland notwithstanding. Just a personal thought for me.
