Katana Mark 2 Shadows settings

[rogerbayliss]

Hi

Had enquiry off a member on here about my settings for Katana 100 head Mark 2 and should you want to try them you are welcome to download them here with link below.

I am not sure how this will work on the 50 watt version as no presence control ? And other features that 100 watt version has and it was written as stated for 100 watt Mark 2 head .

Katana Mark 2 Shads library

Have updated the file now called Shads 4 improved sounds. 5th May 2021


Please note this includes flavours of AC15 and AC30 tones which should be evident in the editor. There are some eq and compression settings which you might want to adjust to taste in each amp setting. Good luck.

[rogerbayliss]

Here is a version of Temptation I recorded with the Karana 100 watt head using the inbuilt 5 inch speaker . All sounds and effects were from Katana including delay. Recorded on phone camera only.


TEMPTATION

Rog.

[gruntfuttock]

Hi Roger. I'm keen to try out your settings. I have the 100W Katana head amp (Mk 1).
When I go to Box I receive the following message:

Unable to read the dictionary of the application or extension because it is not scriptable.

I have a Mac - could that be the problem?

Regards
Dave

[rogerbayliss]

Not sure about a Mac but link ooens okay on android . I got the share link off tye Box site

This is for Katana v2 by the way . Not sure how v1 will work .

Just checked it downloaded on my win 10 laptop ok.

[dakwah]

Hi Roger

what app do you need to open the file for windows?

regards Stan

[rogerbayliss]

Just use a browser on windows like explorer, chrome etc

[dakwah]

great

thanks Roger

Stan

[rogerbayliss]

Have updated the Shads Library download file better sounding. You are welcome to use it Katana Mark 2.

[Tone]

Hi Roger

Downloaded the revised patches with no problems. Excellent sounds so thanks very much.

Cheers.

Tony

[godzilla]

Roger

I am also unable to find the file. After logging into Box, I get the following error message:

The item you are trying to access has either been deleted or is unavailable to you.

I'm using Windows 10 with Firefox, but get the same message with Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Cheers
Keith

[rogerbayliss]

I have sorted the download link issue out hopefully it seems to be working okay. Sorry for any inconvienience.


Katana Mark 2 Shads Librarian.


You can of course vary these settings to suit your own gear etc. Try adjusting the compression and mid boost and eq first if needed .

[matthew]

Quick question Roger regarded your Katana head if I may.

Do you get any hiss or hum present at home volume levels, like you get with most valve type amps ?

[rogerbayliss]

May 14, 2021 21:44:09 GMT matthew said:

Quick question Roger regarded your Katana head if I may.

Do you get any hiss or hum present at home volume levels, like you get with most valve type amps ?

Not noticed any real hum or noise Matthew. There is a noise supressor built into the amp should you require it, especially when using overdrive etc, but clean channel is quiet.

[matthew]

Thankyou Roger for your reply much appreciated..
Still contemplating buying one..
What's the built in speaker like ?

[gruntfuttock]

Hi Roger. Still unable to open your file. I get to the site but receive the message “Preview not available” any advice? I’m using a Mac

[Tone]

May 15, 2021 14:51:39 GMT gruntfuttock said:

Hi Roger. Still unable to open your file. I get to the site but receive the message “Preview not available” any advice? I’m using a Mac

I think the problem may be because your Katana is a Mk1 and the Mk2 settings are not compatible with it.I have a friend with a Mk1 who was able to download and instal the first version of Roger's settings but he can't with the latest.

Tony

[gruntfuttock]

Hi Tone. I’m by no means a computer fundi but surely I should be able to open a file regardless if I have a Mark 1 or Mark 2. Perhaps I can’t apply Mark 2 settings to a Mark 1. When I go to the Box site I get the message “Preview not available” Am I missing something?
Dave

[George Lewis]

Dave,

Is this the Box message ?
"We’re sorry, we can’t preview this file type in your web browser. To view this content please download and open it on your device."

That message just means that Box cannot open and preview the file because it is a specialist Katana file (Shads4.tsl)
There should be a "Download" button under the message.

You need to download the file to your PC then use the appropriate software which presumably comes with the Katana or is available from Boss, to open it.

Regards
George

[rogerbayliss]

May 15, 2021 13:38:59 GMT matthew said:

Thankyou Roger for your reply much appreciated..
Still contemplating buying one..
What's the built in speaker like ?

The speaker is okay for practice, tends to be very good overall , but it's more of a boxy mid range sound than a Celestion blue 12 inch in a cab. I am happy to use it and often play through it without any pedals or other echos just for practice.

[rogerbayliss]

May 16, 2021 23:16:00 GMT gruntfuttock said:

Hi Tone. I’m by no means a computer fundi but surely I should be able to open a file regardless if I have a Mark 1 or Mark 2. Perhaps I can’t apply Mark 2 settings to a Mark 1. When I go to the Box site I get the message “Preview not available” Am I missing something?
Dave

That just means Box do not have a software that can preview the file, press the download button to get the file.

HTH

[rogerbayliss]

Here are 3 demo's of my Boss Katana 100 head Mark 2 using my settings. The echos (single head only) , eq etc are all done on Katana using built in 5 inch speaker and recorded live on my phone. Scuse mistakes . Guitar is G&L S500 tribute series strat. Best little practise amp ever.

Some are Lonely

youtu.be/eBrjiMCF764i

Shazam

youtu.be/C6Efgvfhn9o

Theme For Young Lovers

youtu.be/JC-YEHVSIR8

[Ernie Lamprell]

Hi Roger

I have listened to the tracks and can hear two guitars?

[rogerbayliss]

May 31, 2021 20:35:59 GMT Ernie Lamprell said:

Hi Roger

I have listened to the tracks and can hear two guitars?

The clue is in the description of the videos Ernie. You can hear my guitar clearly though above the background especially on headphones.

I think it shows good comparison to original sound as you can quickly compare the two and it is a live camera recording.

[rogerbayliss]

Another live play along with the Shads , this time it is The Stranger.

Once again played entirely through the Katana 100 head Mark, 2 and all eq and effects used on Katana only through that little 5 inch speaker.

Good enough ?

youtu.be/6ZyrdlC3TQI

[alanmckillop]

It's hard to tell Roger, it's certainly in the ball park but the 'two' lead guitars make it difficult to isolate your playing for a real comparison.

[rogerbayliss]

The Katana App

Learned about this app on Shadowmusic. Costs about £8 and an adapter lead for phone £6 approx. Ideal for gigging and switching patches quickly and effects etc. Opens the Katana up making it more accessible. Read App info re cables etc.

[rogerbayliss]

Have got the app and the cables to connect my phone to the Katana and it works very well. Very good and better than dragging a laptop around.

[rogerbayliss]

Another play along this time The Frightened City all effects and sounds on Katana 😁

The Frightened City

[rogerbayliss]

Another one recorded on mobile phone using Boss Katana 100mk2 head . All sound and EQ on Katana and used 3rd party backing this time, rather than playing along to the Shadows.


Santa Ana

[rogerbayliss]

Yet another one on the Katana 100 head mk2. All effects and EQ done on Katana through its 5 inch speaker and recorded on my mobile phone. 3rd party backing track.

The Miracle