Katana Librarian
Store and edit patches on your Katana amplifier directly from your phone or tablet!The BOSS Katana series are terrific amplifiers
Katana Librarian
Store and edit patches on your Katana amplifier directly from your phone or tablet!The BOSS Katana series are terrific amplifiers. Unfortunately they only have the ability to store up to 8 patches on-board. The only way you can access more than 8 patches is hook your amp up to a PC or Mac and install the BOSS Tone Studio application. In addition, many of the amplifier effects are only accessible through the PC application.Until now.Introducing the Katana Librarian for Android. Simply attach your Android phone or tablet to your amplifier using a USB On-The-Go adapter, and you can switch between patches and edit them right from your device.What you need:- An Android phone or Tablet that supports USB On-The-Go.- A BOSS KATANA-50, KATANA-100, KATANA-100/212, KATANA-HEAD or KATANA-Artist amplifier. Both the V2 and V3 firmware is supported, though V3 is recommended.- The USB cable that came with your amplifier.- A USB OTG adapter. If your phone has a USB Micro-AB connector, you will need an adapter like this one: http://a.co/3mustjw. If your phone has a USB Type-C connector, you will need an adapter like this one: http://a.co/fBZA0vM.The free version of the app allows you to test your setup and load the built-in demo patches. A single in-app purchase is offered if you wish to unlock the full feature set, which will allow you to:- Download patches from your amplifier.- Modify the patch parameters; includes support for all effect types, including the new V3 effects! The editor also changes in real-time as you adjust the parameters on your amp.- Access undocumented Katana features like hidden amps and multiple simultaneous effects.- Organize your patches using labels, just like in GMail. Use labels to tag your favorite patches, or create a set list for a live performance.- Use the hotkey feature in combination with a Bluetooth HID keyboard or pedal board for hands-free patch switching.- Import and export .TSL files.- Rename and delete patches.- Share patches via email, Google Drive, Android Beam, etc.- Receive all future updates for the life of the product.Note: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation in any way.