Boss Katana MkII - First Impressions Exploring Tones

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  • @LambChopper678
    @LambChopper678  Рік тому +68

    There’s links in the description for the presets for this and all other software I’ve used over the years 🤘🏻

    • @AndyFairlie
      @AndyFairlie Рік тому +1

      What a legend! So glad to see you back and tearing it up mate

    • @JohnK-id1zj
      @JohnK-id1zj Рік тому

      This is awesome. A most sincere thank you!

    • @222MovieMan
      @222MovieMan Рік тому

      does it work for the mk22 50 when the headstock attached to the amp as a one set? Im a newbie so i dont know much about using amp settings on pc

    • @tpo9306
      @tpo9306 Рік тому

      @@222MovieMan yes it should, as long as you have yours up to date you could download his tones and have no issue

    • @222MovieMan
      @222MovieMan Рік тому

      @@tpo9306 how do I connect the amp to this program, is it via cable or through some bluetooth?

  • @mikerauter1859
    @mikerauter1859 Рік тому +461

    Lamb you do realize that your ear for 'hearing' a guitar tone and balancing the eq to reproduce it almost perfectly is a gift.

    • @JoelCSabo
      @JoelCSabo Рік тому +24

      He really is amazing at that.

    • @3tonmonkey33
      @3tonmonkey33 Рік тому +26

      One of the single most underrated guitar channels online. You have taught me more about pedals and signal chains than any other source. Online or other. I have actually taken some of my old pedals that I retired because I didn’t understand their full potential or where in the chain to put them. I look forward to all your content. As a commenter above stated your ear and ability to dial in tones is uncanny.

    • @enzorodrigues9735
      @enzorodrigues9735 Рік тому +6

      It's been trained

    • @weedshoes5089
      @weedshoes5089 Рік тому +19

      It's not a gift. It's a hard won skill.

    • @edima
      @edima Рік тому +4

      For real. Lamb has an incredible ear for guitar tones. All his captures are near perfect.

  • @Blueesteel_
    @Blueesteel_ Рік тому +65

    That justice for all clean tone is ON POINT

  • @herrpepe1355
    @herrpepe1355 Рік тому +52

    Christmas came early this year! No one beats Lamd on recreating legendary metal tones, getting to use his knowledge while playing on my Katana is on the top 10 of great things in 2022! 🙏

    • @222MovieMan
      @222MovieMan Рік тому

      Same! I need to install the program and his presets and give it atry!

  • @justinellis9465
    @justinellis9465 Рік тому +12

    I played a show Saturday night with 4 other bands and one of the band's guitarist was playing one of these and he easily had one of the best metal tones of the night.

  • @tnkklr2011
    @tnkklr2011 Рік тому +15

    Dude, so glad you came back to UA-cam. Youre an inspiration for me as a guitar player who is trying to learn all the classic tones.

  • @tkirk82
    @tkirk82 Рік тому +9

    So stoked so see you play on a Katana…eagerly awaiting your uploads to the tone library! So glad you’re back making vids 👍

  • @Darek225Army
    @Darek225Army Рік тому +7

    I love this amp, I've gotten spot on pantera, metallica, megadeath, and van halen tones from it. Amazing that you can get an amp like this for the price!!!!!

  • @Cameron9788
    @Cameron9788 Рік тому +18

    Such awesome tones!. Can't wait for more of your vids on this head!. That Justice clean tone sounded bang on. My favourite clean tone. Awesome stuff mate! 🤘🏻

  • @chriswoods1234
    @chriswoods1234 Рік тому +7

    Your ability to create tones by ear is 2nd to none and your guitar playing absolutely RIPS! LOVE this channel!

  • @adam872
    @adam872 Рік тому +3

    That the clean tone is good isn't a surprise, it will have been modelled on the Roland JC-120, which MANY people have used over the years (including Hetfield). Those heavy tones are fantastic. I think the Katana range is one of the best to come out in last decade. Boss absolutely nailed it.

  • @RealBillyGarcia
    @RealBillyGarcia Рік тому +4

    Wow. Great review of the Boss Katana. You’ve convinced me to buy one. Thank you.

  • @MacNasty11
    @MacNasty11 Рік тому +14

    So happy to see you enjoying this thing! You’re tones are already great, can’t wait to see what you come up with. Would love to see your take on a Dimebag “Vulgar” tone or a puppets tone on this thing. You’re the best!

  • @juswanbowjawb
    @juswanbowjawb Рік тому +2

    The tone master picked up my Amp! I was actually thinking the other day that it'd be dope if you had the chance of messing around with the katana and boss tones. Hope we can see you implement more videos using this set up!

  • @Skezy
    @Skezy Рік тому +2

    I have the boss Katana mk 2 50 watt combo amp for two years now and I haven’t even thought about getting another amp for at home practice. Truly one of the most underrated amps in my opinion

  • @shovelrocker7102
    @shovelrocker7102 6 місяців тому

    Bought myself this mk2 head few days back and you have to love it just how much it can give you and how good tones you can get out of it, and for the pretty low price too. It pairs nicely with my 4x12 cab as well as my diy 1x12.

  • @invictor1053
    @invictor1053 Рік тому +2

    You can see how happy he is at 4:34 when he looks at Ollie.

  • @johnpanek1474
    @johnpanek1474 Рік тому +3

    More, please! Boss Katana is an awesome amp for those of us who don't have the option of lots of different setups

  • @natethompson1257
    @natethompson1257 Рік тому +31

    The Katana makes a great practice amp for thrash and groove metal. Especially with a solid 2x12 cab.

    • @natethompson1257
      @natethompson1257 Рік тому +4

      @@viacheslav2239 No, I meant the MKII head. It makes for a great practice rig or backup amp, especially if you're gigging.

    • @ballestero8785
      @ballestero8785 Рік тому +11

      @@viacheslav2239 the katana has built in speakers

    • @edla2005
      @edla2005 Рік тому +1

      @@viacheslav2239 Really, I had the thr10X for about an hour and immediatlely sent it back to Sweetwater. Was damn glad they have a money back guarantee.

    • @toneconsultant
      @toneconsultant Рік тому

      @@viacheslav2239 I’m with you. The Katana “air” is toneless.

    • @mattjns
      @mattjns Рік тому +1

      @@viacheslav2239Just read your comments re practice amps. This head is a little bit cheeky. Lamb didn’t mention but it has inbuilt speakers.

  • @pedro_norato
    @pedro_norato Рік тому +4

    The versatility of this little thing is just INSANE. It's a shame it's so expensive here in Brazil, brother

  • @cozycoves9764
    @cozycoves9764 4 місяці тому

    Going to try some of the techniques I've learned in your Katana playlist and revisit my early Black Sabbath tone. Think I can dial in something better chaining the EQs. Absolutely love this newly found channel!!!!

  • @mathewpybus1599
    @mathewpybus1599 Рік тому +2

    This is the best review of the Boss Katana amp to date ...... mate Boss should endorse you coz this video beats all other video reviews posted of the amp yet to date! I've got a Blackstar silverline deluxe stereo 100w head and it's damn good for a solid state amp but I always come back to a valve amp as I find the tone just that little bit more satisfying to my ear but congrats on securing another amp to your arsenal dude I wish you and your family a Merry Xmas and a safe and happy New Year man 🎅🤘

  • @MaxSabbath666
    @MaxSabbath666 Рік тому +7

    I Was torn between this and the anycubic spark. I went with the spark because i liked the idea of having all the effects and EQ on an app, and i dont really need the volume. Youre fucking awesome and inspirational. Thanks for all your awesome content

  • @astrozombie2000
    @astrozombie2000 Рік тому +2

    Awesome job dialing in those tones. You sir have a magic ear recreating great tones, thank you!

  • @tacticallybad7772
    @tacticallybad7772 Рік тому

    oh my god I have a BK Mk2 so the fact that you just made all those tones available, I'm so grateful, THANK YOU!

  • @LOGANITO
    @LOGANITO Рік тому +5

    Yeah! I own the Katana 100 MkII and I'm really happy with it, I can achieve every tone I want. And the amp accepts pedals really well , I've got my Boss SD1 in the front end to get that 80s tone. You should try it!

    • @mattjns
      @mattjns Рік тому

      Same here. Had it for a couple years. I love it.

  • @tinypantsbatch1002
    @tinypantsbatch1002 Рік тому

    Thanks for taking the time making these videos and sharing them with us.

  • @ChrisPuckett
    @ChrisPuckett Рік тому

    I love my Katana, the software is so easy to use, and every patch is available on UA-cam. It’s the perfect practice amp that will drive a full stack.

  • @doublesynchrohelix8613
    @doublesynchrohelix8613 Рік тому +1

    Holy cow... how did I just find this, I watch every other high gain UA-camr but you're my age (assuming) listen to and learn all the same music from the golden years of metal... New sub for sure. Great ear at dialing tones, you really understand mids in guitar tones, very rare on here at this level, I'd love to have you in my studio!

    • @LambChopper678
      @LambChopper678  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate, appreciated 🙏🏻

    • @mattjns
      @mattjns Рік тому +1

      Oh man you’re in for a treat looking through Lamb’s vids.
      He’s the tone-king of UA-cam.

  • @cthulhustentacles
    @cthulhustentacles Рік тому

    That tone in the beginning neptunes spear by testament sounds absolutely killer. Quite shocked the tone outta this amp! Great videos sir!

  • @rca245
    @rca245 Рік тому +1

    I’ve never been disappointed by a Boss product

    • @garyhundsrucker7771
      @garyhundsrucker7771 Рік тому +1

      Yep. I just wish I never traded in my vintage Metal Zone pedal from the 80’s:/

  • @Lieutenant_Dude
    @Lieutenant_Dude Рік тому +4

    I got the mini katana, and I have been greatly impressed with how good it sounds

    • @nckhed
      @nckhed Рік тому +1

      I've been considering getting the mini Katana for whenever I want to play outside when the weather is nice. Still not sure about it, though.

  • @TheBlackLabel1307
    @TheBlackLabel1307 Рік тому

    Sir, I have known you for so many years,
    I admire him, his way of playing is spectacular

  • @JoshCMinecraft
    @JoshCMinecraft Рік тому

    So awesome to have you back man!

  • @Vagen_d
    @Vagen_d Рік тому +1

    It would be super cool if a band hired the LambChopper to dial in a tone for an album. Like give him the di tracks and set him loose. I would like to hear it and watch him while he does so.

  • @concretephil
    @concretephil Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the tones! I finally figured out how to get them into my amp, they're awesome! Love your content! Can't wait to hear what you come up with for Randy Rhoads tone for the Katana 😜

  • @joeldodson5238
    @joeldodson5238 Рік тому

    This is exciting because I use this amp live for my band and the tone studio is amazing! Glad you got one.

  • @redneckreviews9300
    @redneckreviews9300 Рік тому

    Hail to the tone king! You are the most humble and enjoyable channel I subscribe to. Thank you for the content!!

  • @thomasbaldiscola4671
    @thomasbaldiscola4671 Рік тому

    Love the TESTAMENT intro! Also I love my Katana MKII combo! Great practice amp with endless tones! Well worth the money! 🤘🤘

  • @ProtectTheRebel
    @ProtectTheRebel Рік тому

    I just bought this amp 2 weeks ago and this review couldnt have come at a better time!!

  • @Lieutenant_Dude
    @Lieutenant_Dude Рік тому

    Holy crap, that holy wars sounded like an isolated track! Perfect!

  • @HIMcules2112
    @HIMcules2112 Рік тому

    All these tones are spot on and extra tasty. Blood red came through strong 💪

  • @simonmchugh2467
    @simonmchugh2467 Рік тому +2

    Amazingly on point tones as always Lamb. Have to give credit aswell in making all of these available for katana users to download. Thanks!! Giving the RIP a go now 🙂

  • @Evo2Raid
    @Evo2Raid Рік тому

    Sweet i love the versatility of the amp. Your playing is a big part as well. Love it. Was looking at this head for the price your review great. Can't wait to see how it takes pedals, look forward to next week.

  • @palanthis
    @palanthis Рік тому

    As someone who also has an "ear for tone", I can tell you that yours is pretty much perfect! Kudos, mate!

  • @johnmendez47
    @johnmendez47 Рік тому

    Good to see you back on on mate! Your Vids help me wind down after long days! \m/

  • @cyxieCSGO
    @cyxieCSGO Рік тому +1

    everything is SPOT ON, especially when we consider you had it for few days. really impressed as always ! (here since Metallica's tones on BiasFX)

  • @Albatross_Ace
    @Albatross_Ace Рік тому

    This is incredible! I’m so excited to see what you can do with the Katana!!

  • @christopheranderson2158
    @christopheranderson2158 Рік тому

    Killer!!!! Great tones AND playing! Your mental riff library is impressive........🤘🤘🤘

  • @kattycat3502
    @kattycat3502 Рік тому +1

    Hell yeah bro.☠️🔥 I can tell your an 80s metal head. Me too, that's how we rolled with no backing tracks. Straight up legit....

  • @solidliquid84
    @solidliquid84 Рік тому

    Hell yeah!!! You're back...

  • @jaisor
    @jaisor Рік тому

    Outstanding, thanks for the presets! I've had the MKII 212 combo for a few months and I agree - it is a beast and an extremely well rounded package. Few months in, I wish I would have gotten just the head for the extra flexibility to swap cabs.

  • @aadeniscool
    @aadeniscool Рік тому

    I loved that Schuldiner style intro riff.

  • @zdr5191
    @zdr5191 Рік тому

    Love the video. Considering this amp and looking forward to more videos.

  • @Bjornsguitarspecials
    @Bjornsguitarspecials Рік тому

    Hellyeah! I was thinking about getting the boss katana just for livingroom practice. Definitely will get one thanks to you🤘🏼

  • @undertow9547
    @undertow9547 Рік тому

    Just bought one, sold all my tube Amps, the katana is simply turn on and it's the same as every other time, it's fucking amazing, especially when downloading the jcm 800, spot on to the marshall tube sound, best amp I've ever owned, out of 9 amps

  • @obicon1980
    @obicon1980 Рік тому

    Right out of the gate the EVH5150 tone is fantastic!

  • @CreepingDeath_
    @CreepingDeath_ Рік тому

    Fantastic as always

  • @nobuzzlitebeer7258
    @nobuzzlitebeer7258 8 місяців тому

    I know it's your pet mate but me and your bird have some kind on connection going on.
    Such a cool addition to your videos

  • @chrisdiana3525
    @chrisdiana3525 Рік тому +1

    Ollie tapping his feet along to Polaris is so class. Go on, Ol.

  • @the_releaser
    @the_releaser Рік тому

    I have a friend who has the 50 watt version of this amp. It is an absolute weapon of an amp that can do it all. I love it!
    It's a high probability that my next amp may be a boss katana 2.

  • @jacobsamano9761
    @jacobsamano9761 Рік тому +1

    Well done Lamb! Awesome tones and you really show how many great tones are capable with a less expensive solid state amp. I’ve always loved solid state amps and it took the Boss Katana series before a lot of people started giving solid state amps the justice they deserve. The Katana 50 was a great amp for me. Pedals worked amazing through the amp and the tone studio worked incredible as well. Super versatile. If you can’t get good tones out of a Katana then you need to take a look at your own playing.

  • @chase3112
    @chase3112 Рік тому

    Dudeeeee!! You’ve helped me so much with getting good tones over the past couple years. I’ve bought a few of the pedals you have and it’s helped me tremendously. Now we have the same amp! I’m excited to see where you go with it. Cheers man!

  • @drallab06
    @drallab06 Рік тому

    Subbed can’t wait to hear more from this amp.

  • @wootks
    @wootks Рік тому +3

    Nice. A fun gear addition. You ever try a HX Stomp/Helix? They are crazy good after the 3.50 update.

  • @gentelmanjunkie542
    @gentelmanjunkie542 Рік тому

    Yes please more with this amp! Just bought one last month...

  • @bengrunzel5393
    @bengrunzel5393 Рік тому

    I got a Katana last year and two of my presets are based on your Ride the Lightning and Painkiller tone videos! Its a really versatile amp, I'm constantly finding new things I can do with it.

  • @froblivion8284
    @froblivion8284 Рік тому

    Sounds great - loving the riffage Chop. Really considering getting the combo version of this amp for home practise. SLAYER rules as does your playing - savage! All the best from Ireland 🤘🍀🤘

  • @pilotlacerda4176
    @pilotlacerda4176 Рік тому

    You back!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 Keep Rocking!!!

  • @charlesb7831
    @charlesb7831 Рік тому

    You mentioned about amps in general having not so great clean tones, 2 that come to mind for me is my old Peavey stereo chorus 2x12 and my Carvin X-50B. I'm usually a huge tube guy, but that Peavey is amazing all around, especially the clean when the chorus and digital delay are on. The Carvin X-50B has a warm clean, and takes pedals really great! Love your content, Cheers!

  • @askethom04
    @askethom04 Рік тому +2

    Sounds sick. Awesome playing as always. Keen for some dime tones 😜

  • @captnse
    @captnse Рік тому

    No additional pedals were used? 👍🏼👍🏼The sound is amazing on that amp!! 🤘🤘Clean version tone was out of sight too…well done! I think quite a few more of these amps will be sold by watching this review!

  • @scatman1186
    @scatman1186 Рік тому

    Holy shit. Sounds incredible

  • @ValSchnitzel
    @ValSchnitzel Рік тому

    Wow!!! Nailed that Rust In Peace tone!

  • @CPUrafael
    @CPUrafael Рік тому

    Wonderful tones, congratulations!

  • @pietrue3874
    @pietrue3874 Рік тому

    the boss katana sounds killer, i cant wait for some kickass tones youre about to get with it \m/

  • @singleproppilot
    @singleproppilot Рік тому +1

    I love my Katana Artist Mk II. It’s my desert island amp. I wouldn’t own any tube amps if I had bought the Katana first.

  • @Fret-knot
    @Fret-knot Рік тому

    Spot on chops. Sounded like a Boss!

  • @kevinc6323
    @kevinc6323 Рік тому

    I wish this video was around when I had my Katana Mk1 - i was never happy with it but I know many people think they are great. EQ is not an art I have mastered and you truly have a gift. You are the Johan Segeborn of metal. I'm sure you could nail the perfect Metallica tone with a potatoe.

  • @andybecker5001
    @andybecker5001 Рік тому +2

    I have mk II 100 watt it’s the best and most versatile practice amp period. Nothing else comes close. Last update added a parametric eq

  • @DeathPenny
    @DeathPenny Рік тому

    Dude That is fucking Killer! I haven't messed the Katana before - I have heard great things about it but it was great to hear some of those tones you dialed in. Right now I'm playing through my 5150 III 2x12 combo or my Helix so I cant really justify getting another amp - but it does sound good - thanks for adding another thing to my want list lol. Cheers man - oh and that Justice clean tone was spot on.

  • @mrhyde2250
    @mrhyde2250 Рік тому

    Best tones I’ve ever heard out of a Katana. I have avoided this amp because I have hated the demos.

  • @IDGAF_PLUS
    @IDGAF_PLUS Рік тому +1

    The bird needs to be in every shot. Love the bird!

  • @mattjns
    @mattjns Рік тому

    Proud owner of a Katana 100 mk II combo. Love it.

  • @stevedeyne
    @stevedeyne Рік тому

    Can’t wait to try these presets! Thanks mate!

  • @brandonpineda1057
    @brandonpineda1057 Рік тому

    Glad ur back and on the katana! I have the artist MkII and a ns2 and metalzone in front and gives me a killer metal tone. Good content and playing as usual and look foward to what you come up with next! Rock on and don't over due it! Rest and time is needed and glad u got that break to get ur head straight.

  • @Azza-qu4qq
    @Azza-qu4qq Рік тому

    bought one of these last week, glad to see you've also got one. cant wait to steal some of your tones lmaooo

  • @Hexagenium
    @Hexagenium Рік тому

    Merry Christmas and have a safe and happy New Year!

  • @BattleScar09
    @BattleScar09 Рік тому

    Seasons sounds really solid!

  • @saddlerwar
    @saddlerwar Рік тому

    Once again you nailed bro !, As a proud owner of a Boss Katana I'm looking forward to hear you playing some Exodus 🤘

  • @robertb67
    @robertb67 Рік тому +2

    I have the 50 watt combo version of this amp. It's so awesome. It's probably the most fun I've had with a piece of musical gear. One could spend hours playing with tone studio. It'd be cool to see some detailed break downs on those tones, like what overdrives you're using and such.

    • @estwrios3983
      @estwrios3983 Рік тому

      what pickups do you use?

    • @robertb67
      @robertb67 Рік тому

      @@estwrios3983 It's a Seymour Duncan humbucker bridge pick-up. I don't know the exact series of Seymour Duncan. I bought the guitar used a long time ago and it came with it. It's a real hot humbucker though.

    • @estwrios3983
      @estwrios3983 Рік тому

      @@robertb67 do you play metal?

    • @robertb67
      @robertb67 Рік тому

      ​@@estwrios3983 Yeah, I play things from hard rock, classic rock, to metal.

  • @mykneeshurt8393
    @mykneeshurt8393 Рік тому

    The quality of tone is amazing. The guitars are killer. The playing is top level. But the bird.. that bird pushes these videos way over the top.

  • @aaronvalure178
    @aaronvalure178 Рік тому

    Man, Im willing to bet you would be unstoppable with a axe fx with recreating tones.

  • @TheRealChetManley
    @TheRealChetManley Рік тому

    Your Megadeth and Mettalica tones were spot on man. Time to pull my Katana mkii out of the closet.

  • @telefoon1978
    @telefoon1978 Рік тому

    Nice slayer, and that parrot is gold!! Even better Megadeth!

  • @Motohead_Matt
    @Motohead_Matt Рік тому

    I love mine. I have the Boss Katana Artist MkII 100W. Love the amp. It really does mimic a analog amp with the editor tool and how you setup your EQ’s and pedal boards. Nice too since it has the 0.5W bedroom level, 50W and 100W selectable.

  • @rozhkovmusic
    @rozhkovmusic Рік тому

    Excellent playing!) Thanks for such musical examples, didn’t hear somebody playing Slayer for a while!)

  • @edmcglinn9027
    @edmcglinn9027 Рік тому

    Sounds amazing!

  • @noname-kl2vw
    @noname-kl2vw Рік тому

    Glad to see you back Lamb! Sounds great! What about doing some more pink Floyd videos? The tone of all tones !

  • @nimahedayati
    @nimahedayati Рік тому

    Awesome tones