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UNLEASH the power of your KATANA MKII with the GA-FC - How to use it and why you need it!

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TheGuitarGeek

TheGuitarGeek

3 жыл бұрын

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If you have a Boss Katana, a GA-FC footswitch can open up a whole new world on tones at your feet.
Here are my thoughts on why you need a GA-FC for studio, practice and for gigging. You can add expression pedals, tap tempo, assign controls of the patches. Use Tone Studio for the full experience but this setup is possible without plugging your USB cable in too.
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@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Want the free presets or want the links to the stuff I use in the video? Check the video description!🔥
@jasq99
@jasq99 3 жыл бұрын
Are those presets for mk2 only?
@javierramm
@javierramm 4 ай бұрын
Where are the presets from channel B? Its only the four presets from A
@dotonemanband
@dotonemanband 3 жыл бұрын
Sure, I'd like to see an expression pedal demo hooked up to the GA-FC ... sounds like a good idea ...
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Alrighty then!
@ArizonaKelly
@ArizonaKelly 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see the expression pedal demo
@ia5662
@ia5662 2 жыл бұрын
This footswitch really is a no-brainer, but damn it pisses me off to no end that this isn't compatible with a Katana 50 - so utterly frustrating. Now I have to get the 100 just to use this paperweight! Great demo - it sold me on the usefulness.
@greengelacid2061
@greengelacid2061 3 жыл бұрын
dude ill take every piece of info you have on this amp and its functions...so far the 100w mk2 looks and sounds like an amazing amp...i got a schecter 8 string and im looking for an affordable amp for home and practice and this little beast seems to have everything a person would need to explore a range of sounds...
@funderfan6762
@funderfan6762 Жыл бұрын
This thing is a lot bigger in person lol throws you off completely
@larrymchaney4792
@larrymchaney4792 3 жыл бұрын
NIce explanation. I just purchased the GA-FC and was just using it to switch between Channels 1-4. Didn't realize that you could get to to second set as well.
@groovedefender
@groovedefender 3 жыл бұрын
You can use the GA-FC to use tap tempo on the MK2 ! Hold down the effect switch on the GA-FC until it blinks. Then use te delay switch on the GA-FC to tap tempo Delay 1 And tap Reverb for Delay 2
@nikfish1
@nikfish1 2 жыл бұрын
tried it on my Katana 100 MKII. Did not work. I have the MKI GAFC if that makes a difference.
@stephenwren5858
@stephenwren5858 2 жыл бұрын
Worked for me katana 100 mk2
@dieranged
@dieranged Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was just figuring this pedal out today when I noticed that holding down the effect button puts it into flash mode and was wondering what the hell it meant. Been scouting the how-to vids on this and no one has mentioned it until now, so again, thank you for that, it works for me. Katana 100 MKII head. So awesome, so much potential. I'm starting to get some very cool sounds out of this little powerhouse.
@DenissOlshevsky
@DenissOlshevsky Жыл бұрын
Hi, can you please tell me what Delay 2 means? I'm struggling to find any info
@dieranged
@dieranged Жыл бұрын
@@DenissOlshevsky if you open your Reverb settings you can set a second delay in the delay 2 column. You have to click on the effects button, next to the chain. Seems redundant but that's what I've found out. In the Reverb section there is a mode, delay 2 and Reverb column, choose your type and then click the delay 2 button to set the parameters. Have fun.
@riffdigger2133
@riffdigger2133 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got the Mark II 50 & 100W’s. The 50W is lighter to carry and for guest jammers. I purchased the GA-FC. Thx for articulating to put the sticker panel sheets on. I bought the GA-FC online at a good price, now I realized it was initially for an earlier Katana build but no matter it works fine with the Mark II’s now that I see what each button controls. Great video. Although I like to slow the YT speed at 0.75% to catch every word, whilst I fiddle.
@michaelalbee4484
@michaelalbee4484 3 жыл бұрын
You look a bit like Napoleon Dynamite in that shirt.
@j.dviant
@j.dviant 3 жыл бұрын
he ALWAYS looks like Napoleon Dynamite
@richardjslade
@richardjslade 3 жыл бұрын
You look a bit like emporer Palpatine! I look a bit like a mask
@rickjames9507
@rickjames9507 2 жыл бұрын
Weezer bro
@VastlyPoor
@VastlyPoor 2 жыл бұрын
Eat your dinner, Tina! Gawd.
@greg6162
@greg6162 Жыл бұрын
Uncle Rico at all the 🥩
@claudiu111
@claudiu111 Жыл бұрын
The info at the beginning is gold. I almost bought this with the Katana 50 mk2. I'll get the 100. Thanks again
@rosechild3885
@rosechild3885 Жыл бұрын
Yea I just bought this and didn’t realize until this video that I can’t use it on my 50 :/
@user-mi7dz1st3s
@user-mi7dz1st3s Жыл бұрын
@@rosechild3885 same bro :(
@Supperconductor
@Supperconductor 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, yeah, I bought the GA-FC with my Katana Artist - I didn't want to pay the extra $ but even for practicing at home I feel it's worth it. Please do a video on the expression pedal, thanks!
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Ok man I’ll go more into detail at some point
@DrSpas
@DrSpas 2 жыл бұрын
agreed the GA-FC is essential, it really brings the system to practical live usage. make sure you saved the label for it that came with the katana
@gorillafunk725
@gorillafunk725 2 жыл бұрын
I own a Katana 210 bass combo. Same story. Yes it (the foot switch) costs a bit extra. But the versatility that & the bluetooth feature opens up is SO worth it. One combo, One foot switch board one guitar lead & you are gig worthy. You can make life harder for yourself or you can cruise easy. Its your call.
@angylugo5367
@angylugo5367 3 жыл бұрын
More videos about the BOSS Katana, please! ✌️😎🎸
@Neadlemeyer
@Neadlemeyer 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - I will tidally get the GAFC. Loved your presentation as well. Very cool
@sethwaldo
@sethwaldo 2 жыл бұрын
Your comment about the GA-FC being viewed as an effect pedal on it's own sold it for me.. bang on! The internal effects of the amp are totally liberated with this pedal. It's like buying all the boss pedals (65 or so?!?) individually for just the price of one. No brainer!
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 2 жыл бұрын
That’s great news. Yes, it adds a lot of value to what you’ve already paid for
@crazyboyant79
@crazyboyant79 3 жыл бұрын
Great video...it's worth noting that you need a TRS cable to connect the GA-FC and not a regular 1/4 jack. Don't think you mentioned it sir.
@kenorford7151
@kenorford7151 3 жыл бұрын
One comes with the GA-FC
@crazyboyant79
@crazyboyant79 3 жыл бұрын
@@kenorford7151 not true. Not all retailers provide the TRS cable. And for a channel that prides itself on detail....it wasn't mentioned or explained. The devil is in the detail sir 😊
@kenorford7151
@kenorford7151 3 жыл бұрын
Mine did, in Canada. I’d be inclined to call BOSS anyway and tell them yours was missing. Some unscrupulous retailers have been known to remove incidental goodies from packaging..
@crazyboyant79
@crazyboyant79 3 жыл бұрын
@@kenorford7151 I have a TRS cable it's fine, many don't though and this video didn't mention the requirement ....just an observation
@chriscaskenette
@chriscaskenette 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos rock!! Thank you. I think the gafc pays for itself. No need for a pedal board. The amp with the Gafc and its gig ready.
@scottm3775
@scottm3775 10 ай бұрын
Super helpful and really well done videos. Thanks for taking the time to make these 😊
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 10 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome!
@Terry3Gs
@Terry3Gs Жыл бұрын
Just checking this out ... again ... thanks for your time & efford Andy to post up stuff for folks !! :)
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@davidmcclelland6354
@davidmcclelland6354 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and quick to the point, unlike soooo many other vids on this subject. Well done mate . I’m ordering my foot pedal . I hope you get royalties 👍🎸🎼
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers David! Yes, KZfaq rewards me ever so slightly
@-_AjB_-
@-_AjB_- 2 жыл бұрын
I just love how succinct you are. Finding your content supremely helpful.
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony! I try hard to make sure there’s nothing there that doesn’t need to be
@-_AjB_-
@-_AjB_- 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek apart from the winking 😋
@greg6162
@greg6162 Жыл бұрын
Ill stick with my Roland Micro Cube GX for now as a beginner. I’ll wait for Katana to release an updated 50w mkIII that takes GA-FC because I don’t want/need a bigger practice bedroom amp then that. I appreciate you can’t drop the watts on all the Katana’s but the 50MK is as big as I’ll go for size purposes. I’m thinking about the Yamaha THR10II but, I literally just got the the Roland MC 2-days ago and I can’t justify spending $300. Only thing I personally want is a 3-band EQ to help dial in tones for example I’m playing the Santeria solo about 70% and not as a beginner I have no ear for tones yet. Well, I do know when I have the tone it’s just dialing it in isn’t easy for me like everybody on KZfaq seems to know exactly what knobs to dial in. Part of the reason I got the Roland MC-GX is because I don’t have a PC and it’s basically all knobs. I’m going to try and get the Apple iPhone adapter and see if I can use GarageBand… that would be awesome 🤘
@FroL_Onn
@FroL_Onn Жыл бұрын
What a great and useful video! Thank you! Happy 2023!
@scottbrown9008
@scottbrown9008 3 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the mk2 100 and the fact today I can't wait to get it next week
@pistonwristpin1
@pistonwristpin1 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, makes so much more sense. I got a expression pedal too, off to the next vid...
@mikedwiles
@mikedwiles 3 жыл бұрын
Got the GA-FC when I got the MkII 100 earlier this year. You really do need it. I use an FS-5 for the tap tempo. This is the best small non-tube amp I have every had. It sounds better to me than some tube amps. Definitely a keeper.
@andrewwheelerguitar
@andrewwheelerguitar 3 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the one like his? I see only the prior generation model...
@mikedwiles
@mikedwiles 3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewwheelerguitar I got both at Guitar Center. Most online retailers have them. There is an overlay for the GA-FC that comes with it for the Katana.
@marktullo35
@marktullo35 2 жыл бұрын
It is absolutely worth the extra money to buy the GA-FC controller...without it, the Katana is a great amp, but the controller completes it. I have yet to gig with it, but there is no way I'd play without that pedal...it opens up the full potential the Katana amps offer...
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 2 жыл бұрын
Truth
@daveyarnall8799
@daveyarnall8799 3 жыл бұрын
The GA-FC is a great and quality thing 😁 and I hadn’t even realised that tap tempo is an option! I have an EV-30 and it works great as volume/rate/whatever when you set it up in Tone Studio. The Y cable setup intrigues me... I must investigate... No! I don’t need to investigate! I need to practice!
@dereklong801
@dereklong801 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely get the footswitch. No question.
@TheElectricfishmusic
@TheElectricfishmusic 2 жыл бұрын
This is a really useful tutorial on the pedal. I'd love to see videos on the expression pedal etc.
@daniellarson3068
@daniellarson3068 3 жыл бұрын
I pondered a bit before getting one of these due the price. It's a bit more than switches wired together. I got one and took the bottom plate off. Multiple diodes, resistors and transistors that are surface mounted to a PC board. It would not be entirely inexpensive to build your own.
@lesdobbins8000
@lesdobbins8000 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I need a expression pedal video
@Dottytherealtalkingkitty
@Dottytherealtalkingkitty 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Ga-fc is awesome! 8 presets at touch of your foot is sweet!
@Nissan570Lsx
@Nissan570Lsx 3 жыл бұрын
Before I knew better I got a fender mustang iii. But I did get the 4 button footswitch and expression pedal. I just play in the basement so it's good enough for what I do. Katanas do seem sweet though.
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
These are all tools we use. The mustang does a beautiful clean!
@johnclark1000
@johnclark1000 3 жыл бұрын
It is so worth it! First thing I got when I bought my K100.
@bluenotgreen63
@bluenotgreen63 2 жыл бұрын
The GA-FC pedal is marked incorrectly for the Katana 100 MK2. When you buy the amp it comes with stickers that are laid on the pedal that does not come with it, showing the correct settings. In other words, Boss got lazy. Instead of building a new pedal with the correct markings for the MK2 100, Boss made stickers to stick over the incorrect markings on the GA-FC pedal. If you have to pay extra for a pedal it should at least be the right one made for your amp, Right???
@joelcelima
@joelcelima 3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see that video ! Please make it! Thanks legend
@timmasonguitar
@timmasonguitar 2 жыл бұрын
Great video dude. You must be one of the most natural presenters on youtube 👍
@MacKinnon2k13
@MacKinnon2k13 3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel. Love all of the katana videos!
@strumlead8741
@strumlead8741 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video man, always so positive! I am struggling with the $140 cost of the ga-fc pedal. The Fender GTX-7 cost $100 and does so much more, and has a little screen.. I use the Fender 4-button pedal with a screen, and 2-button pedal on my Mustang III v2. The ga-fc is not worth the price. Come on Roland!
@mohamadzahirudinabang7328
@mohamadzahirudinabang7328 2 жыл бұрын
Youre using fender gtx7 to boss head?
@richarddey1948
@richarddey1948 Жыл бұрын
Could you please make me a video on how to use the expression pedal for the wah and such. I have already made up my mind to buy this amp I’m just not that savvy when it comes to all the side gadgets. Thank you so much I hope everyone really appreciate all the help you provide❤
@ryleuty
@ryleuty 3 жыл бұрын
It sounded like the effects dropped as soon as you hit the footswitch..which is good, i think! I just brought home the 100w and plan to be up all night playing :)
@sawbonesquad4876
@sawbonesquad4876 3 жыл бұрын
When I'm able to buy cool stuff again, getting one for my Katana Artist :) Cheers M8
@albertmarkethinkpr1325
@albertmarkethinkpr1325 3 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the mkII 100 with a footswitch!
@Basement_Dweller
@Basement_Dweller 2 жыл бұрын
Great demo. I'd love to see a video about the expression pedal. Apparently there are lots of setup options that I didn't know about.
@StratsRUs
@StratsRUs 2 жыл бұрын
Great compact video.I also love the Android App for Katana Librarian as my Mac OSX is too old for the Tone Studio !
@riffdigger2133
@riffdigger2133 Жыл бұрын
My older iMacs as well, since they can’t take the newer OS updates from the App Store. Hello, Mac Mini! I have a great Android phone so your post will help me search App for Katana Librarian. Thx in advance.
@bretspangler8717
@bretspangler8717 2 жыл бұрын
One detail not covered, is how to get to the 2nd set of 4 presets, all you need to do is hold down the "Panel" button until the LED flashes, then you are in your second set of presets.
@markcrisostomo108
@markcrisostomo108 3 жыл бұрын
Found this video very informative, was thinking of buying a Katana and the footswitch is rather useful. Cheers mate!
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! You’re welcome
@jesusrojas2278
@jesusrojas2278 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, i didn't know that the ga-fc controller doesn't work with the MkII 50, and i was thinking to buy it. Thank's Andy you helped me to save my money, nice video
@carljohnson9474
@carljohnson9474 2 жыл бұрын
I think it works with an adapter, but un not sure
@jesusrojas2278
@jesusrojas2278 2 жыл бұрын
@@carljohnson9474 you can use a wireless controller instead the GA-FC, but you have to link it with your computer or smartphone
@petermartin8756
@petermartin8756 Жыл бұрын
I have a Fender Champion 100w on a 30 day refund, however, for me and my style the only channel with any life in it is the 'British' setting, but the volume drops by half?? I plan to take it back and get a Boss Katana MKII 100w 2x12 and the GA-FC. Good demo cheers bud!
@ShaneGelven
@ShaneGelven 3 жыл бұрын
The Katana is a brilliant amp
@stillbreathing9146
@stillbreathing9146 Жыл бұрын
Excellent once again, thank you.
@marks2091
@marks2091 Жыл бұрын
Volume, wah pedal.vid ...YES!
@PooNinja
@PooNinja 3 жыл бұрын
Love the shirt Sir 🥺 Why isn’t it included with the unit 🤬that’s like selling a hotdog with mustard onions and chili but the bun is separate 🤬 WTF????
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
I answer this at the end of the video....
@PooNinja
@PooNinja 3 жыл бұрын
If included I would have already lobbied the lunar finance department for the mk 2 head ☹️ as is I’ll wait (also the very limited budget & already having 5 amps justifying 6th one is difficult to get past the committee) ☹️ How much for one of those sweet shirts?
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
@@PooNinja You will have to ask Michiel...
@PooNinja
@PooNinja 3 жыл бұрын
Oh I get it the kemper and line 6 rack are the same way Hell my first rack unit needed a $200 foot pedal ( In the 90’s) but make packages available and give a tiny discount on them. Maybe a head, footswitch and some kind of carry bag etc. just tease me with perks to buy a bundle
@PooNinja
@PooNinja 3 жыл бұрын
Mein Laird the Rev has them for sale??? I want my royalties!!! Or at least a Laird ship... lordship ... maybe a toy ship for the bath ???
@Kpapa91
@Kpapa91 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a demo on how to use an expression pedal paired with the Ga-Fc foot controller. I have one but no idea how to use it to it's potential.
@0bikej526
@0bikej526 3 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos is started to get expensive. @boss - this guy is making you money
@richardmalouin9085
@richardmalouin9085 2 жыл бұрын
Good video but, I have the K100/212 MKI, do have a liveset version for this model, Thank you
@matthewspencer2793
@matthewspencer2793 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see that video too with expression pedal.
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
It’s online dude! Check my channel on the katana playlist
@JustinEthnostate
@JustinEthnostate 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@morganthus6323
@morganthus6323 7 ай бұрын
Why do you have to go to channel two before going back to channel one after hitting the effects button for it to go back to the original settings? You should just be able to go directly back to the original channel one settings by tapping the effects switch. I just want to be able to tap a switch to turn effects on/off for a channel during a performance.
@marceloaguileravillegas4607
@marceloaguileravillegas4607 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video bro, nice and understandable hahah thanks!
@graemelang111
@graemelang111 3 жыл бұрын
Great! Helped me loads, thanks.
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@markrocks692
@markrocks692 Жыл бұрын
Folks, as a older 6 string beginner, I bought a Boss Katana 50 MKII to have fun with. Could I ask which foot controllers would work with my amp? Is the GA-FC compatible or am I restricted to a simple two button footswitch setup? Apologies if my question has been answered elsewhere. Thanks...
@darklight4815
@darklight4815 Жыл бұрын
The GA-FC will work or the xsonic Airstep Kat edition is a cheaper,some say better alternative...think I may buy the Airstep myself
@fruscianteisgod1985
@fruscianteisgod1985 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Andy!!!
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@davidr8617
@davidr8617 3 жыл бұрын
Clear and helpful video. Thanks. Good to know about the extra features you mention near the end. Afforable?? 9:07
@carllarsen6234
@carllarsen6234 2 жыл бұрын
Video was well done.. Thanks !
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carl
@justinTime077
@justinTime077 3 жыл бұрын
Ya I wish it came with it.... I want it
@justinbowen1183
@justinbowen1183 3 жыл бұрын
I wasn't even aware that I had a whole nother set of presets I could use 🙁 I was wondering why I had 8 slots but only 4 buttons for the last year..
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@mickeyburns3494
@mickeyburns3494 3 жыл бұрын
Please do a video about connecting expression pedals. Also, recommendations for cheaper expression pedals that work with the gafc.
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@wv838
@wv838 3 жыл бұрын
Hah! Don't need to read my GA-FC manual now. More katana stuff please, new katana 100 owner here loving everything about it.
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Make sure you check out the tone studio with it
@wv838
@wv838 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek yup, even more goodness in there :)
@alexanderhanksx
@alexanderhanksx 2 жыл бұрын
When I go from selecting channels to using the "pannel" setting I can't activate effects that aren't already programmed into the saved channel. Quite disappointing. I hope I'm doing something wrong.
@nevillebartos2858
@nevillebartos2858 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy, really informative video, I'm not great with multi effects (old schooler lol, if it's not Crybaby wah I'm lost) but this one seems pretty intuitive to me.
@MustafaBaabad
@MustafaBaabad Жыл бұрын
How to connect the "looper"? Can we use any looper? Sorry, I have found that you had done it too. Thank you very much!
@Wrguitar941
@Wrguitar941 3 жыл бұрын
I have one it comes in handy
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, great review! Thanks for sharing. I've a beginner doubt, how is the best way to handle the difference of volume when change for one bank for another, for example when the first one is clean and the second crunch / brown. When I change from clean to whatever the volume is so louder than previous, and I was wondering how to handle this properly... Any ideias?
@ricksmith4894
@ricksmith4894 Жыл бұрын
Did you work it out? You just save the banks volume that you want it at. Say the distortion is too quiet when you change over from clean, you just increase the volume of your distortion bank (not with master volume , but the normal volume) then re-save the distortion bank (by holding down the channel button on the amp you are saving it to) and then the volume will be saved.
@dickhewes
@dickhewes 3 жыл бұрын
I have a katana. I have A GA-FC. I don't have a decent video showing how to hook up an expression pedal. Fill my void Andy!
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Ok man!
@neilhodgkinson2531
@neilhodgkinson2531 2 жыл бұрын
Newly subscribed after watching all of your Katana-related vids - invaluable viewing for us Katanaistas! Just bought a Katana Artist Mk1 at a very good price - which means I can probably afford the GA-FC footswitch now!! Which footswitch would be best for the Artist Mk1?? Also - I'd love to hear a live demo of a Katana + footswitch 'on the fly' to see/hear how it works in a real world gigging situation ..any chance of a vid?? Keep on geekin' Cheers from OZ! 🦘
@stuartpilling6190
@stuartpilling6190 8 ай бұрын
Ironically, I found your channel while browsing KZfaq. It was the video of the product you couldn't name. I browsed some of your other videos and came across this one. I have a Katana mark 2, 50. In this video, you said I can't use the GA-FC with the 50 mark 2. Will the pedal for the mark 1 work with the mark 2, 50, or am I out of luck? Cheers.
@joelpoirier8494
@joelpoirier8494 Жыл бұрын
Hey Andy, thanks for your videos - super helpful! What is that light blue guitar behind you in this video?
@krustdogg131
@krustdogg131 9 ай бұрын
What options do I have for my 50? I want to be able to switch on and off effects and channels
@kenorford7151
@kenorford7151 3 жыл бұрын
Are you Hugh Laurie’s long lost relative? Great review and playing. Thanks!
@TheWindstorm2012
@TheWindstorm2012 3 жыл бұрын
Hi everybody. Is there a way to use the footswitch to choose what kind of effect to use? I mean, every effect has three lights and a dozen of possible choices, can you use the footswitch to select that? I hope I was clear enough, and thank you!
@kevinmcguinness1113
@kevinmcguinness1113 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not. I've wanted that ever since I got the GA-FC. Would be awesome if it could do that, but I think it would need a fundamental redesign to include another row of switches, an additional one with this functionality paired to work with each of the existing effects switches.
@darkarrowarcher2107
@darkarrowarcher2107 10 ай бұрын
I have a question sorry I’m kinda new at this but even if I pre set the volume at one level and switch Chanel’s it always changes the volume am I setting it wrong ? I just want to switch Chanel’s without bursting my ear drums lol
@oldmanzen6682
@oldmanzen6682 3 жыл бұрын
Luckily, I don't gig, and so I just use my iPad to change the settings as needed. That said, if I was gigging, I would absolutely get one of these. It would make a massive difference. As always, thanks for the video.
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Which app do you use?
@oldmanzen6682
@oldmanzen6682 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek Just the iOS app. You can change everything with just a few taps.
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh so you’re talking katana air!
@oldmanzen6682
@oldmanzen6682 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheGuitarGeek Yeah. I use the desktop app for the mk1 100 that I have. I keep it beside my PC, so it's as easy to tweak as the others on the iPad (lol... I also have the Katana Air and the Waza-Air... what can I say, I love the sound from the Katanas).
@hypnosiscenternyc
@hypnosiscenternyc Жыл бұрын
Katana has two foot pedals ... one for 124 U.S. and one for 149.99 ... What's the diff ? Thanks.
@davesaenz3732
@davesaenz3732 2 жыл бұрын
Would be cool if you had a pedal to control wah.
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 2 жыл бұрын
You can add an expression pedal to do that with
@PnPproDuck
@PnPproDuck 9 ай бұрын
Does the GA-FC still not work with the Katana 50 MKII? Please tell me they did some firmware update that fixed it?? And if not - why not??? I am so mad that every other Katana is compatible with one or the other..
@danedwardsguitarist
@danedwardsguitarist 5 ай бұрын
Is my foot switch faulty? I have a mk1 katana and when I go onto effects setting to add the delay or modulation or reverb it doesn’t engage with the amp until I tweak the nob on the actual amp.. which seems to wake it up.. also when I go out of it again and go back in, the same problem occurs.. which completely defeats the object of having a foot switch. What’s even more annoying is that it seems to work back to front, so I can use it to eliminate effects instead of add them.. as I’m righting this it sounds like this pedal is totally f*cked 😂
@arlos21
@arlos21 3 жыл бұрын
Nice thanks
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@erniencinas71
@erniencinas71 3 жыл бұрын
Great review Andy! Can you please tell me what amp stand and clip mic you are using in this video? Did not see this gear listed in your description. Thank you sir! 😎
@user-fo7kq9qt9t
@user-fo7kq9qt9t Жыл бұрын
Is this foot switch compatible with the Boss Katana Artist MkII 1x12" 100-watt Combo Amp
@goncaloalmeida9853
@goncaloalmeida9853 3 ай бұрын
Ok, so first you say that it does not work with the 50 mk1 & 2, and then you say that it works with mk2? Can you please clarify?
@hjfsound
@hjfsound Ай бұрын
Doesn't work with 50watt katana mk1 or mk2. It works with 100watt katana mk1, mk2 and now gen 3
@17silence
@17silence 2 жыл бұрын
Hello thanks for the video. Are the changes through the effects seamless? Thank you.
@ryleuty
@ryleuty 3 жыл бұрын
and yes, we want that video :)
@eddyleger7662
@eddyleger7662 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, so far dude, you nail it down better. I almost understand...lol......Question: Can i use amp out on KT to my JC120??????
@TheGuitarGeek
@TheGuitarGeek 2 жыл бұрын
You can use the line out to go to to a pa or any power amp. You could go to a JC 120 too
@aljuric5887
@aljuric5887 2 жыл бұрын
Please help Andy! There is a momentary drop in signal when you change channels with the footswitch. Have you noticed this, and how can it be rectified?
@klebercunha9240
@klebercunha9240 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Katana MK 2 50W. Which footswitch factored by Roland fits to this amp?
@noodlehair6566
@noodlehair6566 3 жыл бұрын
I'm now completely torn between the boss katana head + the footswitch or an ampless pedalboard
@dobbinish
@dobbinish 2 жыл бұрын
Really annoying that this only works with the 100W models. WHY wouldn't you make it also work with the smaller models!? I already bought the smaller model with the plan of buying this pedal later to get the most out of it, and they really don't make it clear in the shop that it only works with the 100..
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