BTS for KATANA-AIR

Roland Corporation

About this app

BOSS TONE STUDIO dedicated for KATANA-AIR/KATANA-AIR EX

●Connect the BOSS KATANA-AIR series and your Android mobile devices via Bluetooth to use this app.
* BOSS KATANA-AIR/KATANA-AIR EX is necessary to use this app.
* Set up the Bluetooth connection in the Connection window displayed after the app is launched.
* When using on Android 6.0 or later, please turn Android Location mode on.

● BOSS TONE STUDIO (BTS) incorporates convenient functions; ‘Download Function of Additional Tones (Livesets)’, ‘Tone Edit Function’, and ‘Tone Librarian Function’.

●Version 2.0 adds a Session feature that lets you enjoy a Katana-air session with YouTube videos, music, and music stored on your smart device.

●This app provides an integrated access to the BOSS TONE CENTRAL website offering additional free contents for BOSS products.
*An active internet connection is required to download the additional tones (Livesets).

* This app requires Katana-air system program version 2.0.0 or later. Katana-air EX can be used as is.
https://www.boss.info/global/products/katana-air/downloads/

●Manual and FAQ
https://www.boss.info/global/products/katana-air/support/

Ratings and reviews

Total garbage! Disconnects every time I quit playing. Can't play backing tracks on Bluetooth (one of the main reasons I bought this). I tried two android phones and my iPad pro. I'm going to call Boss then return this POS if it still won't work! I have a Yamaha THR10 if I wanted to walk to the amp or plug in my phone for a backing track! Plus it sounds WAY better than the Katana!

I liked the 1.30 version of the firmware!! After the learning curve and getting use to the interface/screen,. I found it was very good as other products have the same interface screens. Now with the new interface 2.0 version and above, it is not that intuitive, again a learning curve. What I really, really don't like is the NO CONNECTION, no matter what is tried............... To the EX, with the Airstep's as a bridge like the old 1.30 on the Katana Air. Not good, I like my Airsteps!!!!!!!

As others have noted, the Katana Air amp is really nice; on the other hand the app and Bluetooth integration is horrible. It disconnects all the time with the phone (a new Samsung Note 9) no more than 4 feet away. Often I cannot get it to reconnect without restarting the app and the amp. When that doesn't work I uninstall and reinstall the app and it works for a short while. The app and the amp firmware need an update. Get on it Boss!

What's new

- The Bluetooth settings screen has been changed to show all Bluetooth MIDI devices.
- Fixed an issue where some videos could not be displayed on the Session screen.