BTS for KATANA-AIR

BTS for KATANA-AIR

BOSS TONE STUDIO: KATANA-AIR

69 ratings
87 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 5, 2018
  • May 1, 2025

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This app allows you to wirelessly control and edit your guitar amplifier's tones via Bluetooth. Download new sounds, customize existing ones, and organize your presets. It also integrates with a community platform to share and discover user-created tones and offers a session feature for playing along with YouTube or local music.

Bluetooth amplifier connection
Download additional tones (Livesets)
Tone editing functionality
Tone librarian for preset management
Session feature for playing along
Access to BOSS TONE EXCHANGE
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What's New in BTS for KATANA

2.1.0

May 1, 2025

Support BOSS TONE EXCHANGE.

User reviews

McRocklin Patches?

Thanks for adding the old Blues patches. Can we have the McRocklin patches added to the Tone Exchange too, please?

No connection

It would be nice if this app would connect. I have tried with my phone and my tablet. Neither one will connect.

Very poor outdated app

I’ve been using the app with a katana air amp for 4 years now. Amp is fine but the app is pretty rubbish to be honest. I’ve had a few occasions where it just wont connect and updating it….well I don’t even know how to do this, it’s just all really clunky. I’ve now lost all my tones and for the life of me I cannot work out how to download them again. Just try finding how to contact Boss to do this on their website is just impossible, so I’m going to ditch the amp and buy a spark amp which just seems so much more advanced and easy to use
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Response from developer

We’re sorry to hear you’re having trouble. Thank you for leaving a review. Here is a link to our customer support portal. https://www.roland.com/cloud/contact-us/

No Firmware Update

It’s painful to update the firmware. I have Windows 11, installed the driver, and it is still not displaying the Katana drive. I followed the instructions on how to enable the amp to update the firmware, but no luck! They should add the firmware update using this app.

Worst app ever used

This is the worst app I have ever used. So many problems it would take hours to describe.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

23 issues

App won't connect

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Lost all tones

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Firmware update issues

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Stopped working with Airstep

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Bluetooth connection unreliable

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App doesn't work now

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Technical issue on App

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Won't even connect

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Bluetooth won't function

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App won't pair

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Bluetooth won't function

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Stopped showing up for Bluetooth connection

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Bluetooth mode not working

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Communication error

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Bluetooth device selection screen whites out

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App freezes up

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App crashes

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UI doesn't scale properly

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Write button unpressable on iPhone 12 Pro

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App crashes every time on iOS 14

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Constant clicking noise

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App stalls and won't connect

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Bluetooth not connecting via MIDI Bluetooth

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Requested Features

28 requests

Add McRocklin patches to Tone Exchange

Feature

Add firmware update via the app

Feature

Landscape mode for iPad

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Run app on MacBook

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Improve UI and graphical interface

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Add voice over support

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Make compatible with regular Katana

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Power off function in the app

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Better file system for transferring files

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Auto connect to amp on launch

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Auto rotate with device on iPad

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Update to look like a modern app

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Auto convert feature for all Katana presets

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Support USB for other Katana models

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Add Bluetooth to all Katana amps

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Dedicated iPad app with landscape mode

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More frequent app updates

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New downloadable sounds

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Edit sound from library and save to liveset

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Push current panel preset to liveset

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Record guitar and backing track within the app

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Fix popping noise from amp

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Make app more intuitive and powerful

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Add wireless expression pedal and foot controls

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Improve connection reliability

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Add support for newer iOS versions

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Fix UI scaling issues on iPhone 12 Pro

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Improve Tone Studio Desktop compatibility

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FAQ

What does the BOSS TONE STUDIO app do?

This app allows you to wirelessly connect to your BOSS KATANA-AIR or KATANA-AIR EX guitar amplifier via Bluetooth. You can then use its functions to download new amplifier tones (Livesets), edit existing ones, and organize your personal library of presets.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include Bluetooth connectivity to your amplifier, a download function for additional tones, a tone editing function for sound customization, a tone librarian for managing presets, and access to the BOSS TONE EXCHANGE for sharing and downloading user-created Livesets. Version 2.0 also adds a Session feature for playing along with music.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it requires a BOSS KATANA-AIR or KATANA-AIR EX amplifier to function. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

What are the compatibility requirements for this app?

To use this app, you need a BOSS KATANA-AIR or KATANA-AIR EX amplifier. For the BOSS TONE EXCHANGE feature, iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 or later is required, and your KATANA-AIR amplifier must have system program version 2.0.0 or later. KATANA-AIR EX can be used as is.

How can I use this app with my music or YouTube videos?

Version 2.0 of the app introduces a Session feature. This allows you to enjoy a KATANA-AIR session by playing along with YouTube videos or music files stored on your iPhone or iPad, providing an integrated experience for practice and jamming.