Okay, I did something similar with my Donner Circle Looper. I have the output of the pedal board going into the effects loop return, which is placed after the preamp/EQ of the Katana but before the effects. This way I bypass the Katana preamp which I don't care for, but I can still use all the onboard effects. This all, of course, goes into the power amp, etc. I take the line out, which has the guitar and all the effects on it and run it to the looper input so I can still record guitar loops. Then I take the output of the looper and put it to the Katana aux input. So, it is very similar to your setup. My problem is that with this setup, the audio that I get out of the looper is very low, even with the level and the dB maxed out. Before, when I had the output of the looper directly into the amp input, the audio level was fine. With this current setup, it's so low that it is usually drowned out by the guitar. So I am curious if you have any audio level issues with your looper connected in this fashion? I would not think there would be any reason for the line out or especially the aux in to be suppressed somehow. That input it supposed to be for plugging in an MP3 player or some such device. So does this setup work for you?
Late ass reply. What have you done 7 months later? I bought the 50 as my first amp, but I'm really considering to start getting into pedals, and the lack of an FX loop on the 50 has me thinking I should sell it and get a 100, or maybe even a different amp all together.
@@NorHeadHunter But, I thought he just said in the video that the 50 EX DOESN'T come with the effects loop?? Asking not out of sarcasm, but because I'm trying to decide between 50 EX and 100. Thanks
@@kajikanna I looked it up and it doesn't come with an effects loop like I thought, weird. It just adds support for the footswitch. The price is almost the same as the 100 from where I buy my gear too.
@@NorHeadHunter @kajikanna The 50 ex has a line out so I think you can run that to the looper and run the looper output to the aux in. That way you could use the looper and still turn your guitar volume up, etc and that should work. You would need a 1/4" to 1/8" connector but they are available. Honestly, I have a looper, I never use it...they suck to get the timing right.
I know people are claiming that they'd go with the 100 watt all day. For people with a budget like me and can't afford anything higher, the katana 50 is def worth it.
Problem with the 50 is that the more you use it, the more you'll realise how limiting it is. For example, the fact that you can't change tone while looping and there's not a lot of presets as well as the boss footswitch not being compatible Where I live, the 50w is €250 and the 100w is €375. So it'd be way better to just invest in the 100w straight away, rather than buying the 50w, then eventually upgrading to the 100w.
@@sirbaguette8378 Hey, where I live, the 50 costs around 335$ and the 100 around 520$, would you still recomend going with the 100? Since the 50 is out of stock, should I save up for the 100? I don´t really care about tone switch or looping, at the most I would like wah.
I have both. They are both great amps. The 50 inspired me more than my Marshall stack when I heard the built in effects. I was blown away that I could have one guitar and one $200 amp, and make such incredible sounds without any pedals. It's worth getting the 50 and messing with the knobs until you know the settings in and out, because it's loud, sounds great, and is so versatile.
^^ Everything I said about the 50w also applies to the 100w. If you are gigging, you might want the 100. If you are just a bedroom warrior, you'll be more than happy with either of them.
Terrific explanation of how the Katana 50 MKII would work with a Looper Pedal, and how the Katana MKII 100 would work with one. More so, the way you explained how the Effects Send/Return actually works was outstanding. Thank you! Good Job!
There is one sentence that is very important that is missing: "Make sure the channel that goes to the loop has send and return ON". There is one switch that must be turned "on", otherwise it would not work. I was so frustrated there was nobody mentioned this. I searched every where no explanation about it. I was ready to bring it to the service center since I thought mine was damaged. Thank you very much Chief and Cheers from Indonesia. (whoopy dooper loop or something like that. 😃 )
Hahaha yeah. I recently bought the RC-1, got it home and could not get the Effects loop to work for love or money. Thankfully an old Reddit post pointed me towards checking with Boss Tone Studio. Like yourself, I discovered it was set to off on each channel.
I bypassed this looper limitation on Katana 50 using this method, which is not THAT practical, but It's useful if you don't want to use a PC or anything else beyond the guitar's gear. I have a simple pedalboard (distortion, chorus and reverb/delay) and I use this pedalboard with the Looper on the very end of it, and I use an 6.35mm to 3.5mm jack adapter and plug that line of effects on the 3.5mm Aux In of Katana. Doing this I can use my pedalboard to generate an specific tone and record the looper sesson, and then using another 6.35mm cable I do plug my guitar on the Katana input to use its tone. The drawback of doing this is that you need to switch the 6.35mm jack cable on the guitar everytime you want to record another loop session to play over it and sometimes is kinda annoying to switch cables, but it's doable.
For your viewers trying to decide between the 50 and 100, I can offer my experience. I played the 50 for four years and loved it. I did not need the power of the 100, but i wanted the effects loop and the capabilities of the GA-FC foot controller. I absolutely love both, and should have made the upgrade sooner. Aside form the added features that most videos mention, I think that the 100 actually sounds better than the 50....and quite noticeably so.
I’ve had my katana 100 for a year now and have been lazy up to this point in terms of learning how to use all of its features, I’ve just used it as an amp with the effects that came already built in. You’ve provided tons of amazing information in your videos, thank you! Woopdie dooper loop 🤘🏼
I came here for the looper info. I happen to have bought a Katana 100 MK2 recently, and because there was a lot of helpful information in this video, presented in a clear and friendly fashion..... I hit the subscribe button 😁
Whoop d dooper loop. What a well done explanation. I knew literally everything that was presented here already, and still enjoyed it enough to watch to the end.
Thanks for info on the "power amp in " input on the Mk2 50w I can now use the looper for practice sessions without the effects on the amp. Great explanation .
Whoop dedooper loop! Thanks for sharing - I have the 100/212 mkII and a boss RC500 looper. I can now figure out the looper/amp connections, but I can't really figure out how to use my looper very well.
My choice would have been the 100 if my budget allowed it, but went for the MKII 50. Was not as wowed at first, but now that I have figured out Tone Control Studio and began to learn the amp I can't wait to plug in and play every day. Whoop de dooper looper.
I've had my katana 50mk2 for a year or so. I play really only acoustic guitar, and I'm trying to get into looping. So for me my 50mk2 is good because i only need my acoustic clean basically 😊 Thank you for this useful video!
Whoopie Doopa Loop. I just picked up a Katana 100 Artist a few weeks ago, picked up my Boss RC-5 looper today and learned a ton from you today. I understand more about the amp than I did before. You are awesome! Cheers
I’m a born again musician on guitar 🎸 as of two years ago-originally a sax player-and just bought the 50 as an upgrade to my Marshall 15 watt solid state amp Ive been playing until now. I have a looper, a tube screamer, and that’s it. Since I’m still keeping things pretty basic as I figure out the Boss and what pedals I’m going to buy, it works out fine for now with the only effect difference I can control between loop overdubs being the tube screamer. I plan to build a full on pedal board, but until then I can do great with the Katana’s big library off effects I don’t really know yet. Even just reverb, I didn’t know the difference in the types until I tried each on the Katana.
Thank you for the videos. I just got a MK2 (had no idea gen 3 was going to drop a few days later) and it’s been challenging. It’s not that it’s a hard amp to use, it’s just the fact that it can do a lot. I’ve fallen down a few tone studio rabbit holes 🤯. But you make it simple and explain it well. Thanks again!! Whoopdidooperloop
I have wasted sooo many hours looking for the information you provide in THIS tutorial. There are infinite USLESS videos about the topic by guys who can complicate a tutorial on how to wind a watch. USELESS! But here, you dummy down the verbals to my level AND you demonstrate. I have the Katana Mk2 50. I'm OLD and I'm finding the Amp VERY difficult to use. so I'm grateful to you for this show, I will be referring to all your other Katana vids in days ahead to see if I can't capitalize upon the potential offered by my puzzling amplifier.
I struggled a little connecting my BOSS Looper RC-20 XL to my Katana, and this video helped me to connect it correctly. As always a perfect instruction video paired with super teacher skills. No unnecessary NERD talking, no boring elevator voice ;-). Many thanks. I appreciate this channel very much. My wife wants to know which shampoo you're using for your perfect fluffy hair. But I told her, this is about guys stuff. No Shampoos, no conditioners, just guitars. ;-)
I wish I would have found this video a few weeks ago. I was researching whoop-dee-doo loopers and I came to the same conclusions independently. What I haven’t quite figured out is where the difference in practical usage comes up between the Katana Head 100 and the Katana-100 Combo when it comes to the MIDI input. I would love to see a bit more about that.
I am so glad that the katana MK2 100w was there when I finally decided I needed a new amp after 20 years of using the same crappy amp. Perfect and had more headroom than the 50 which I actually bought first and quickly exchanged.
Same deal. I actually picked up the Katana MK2 50w first. Later to realize what benefits the 100W has over the 50W model, so I exchanged it a few days later. No regrets!
I recently bought a RC-5 BOSS and was struggling with how to connect it to my LINE 6 FLEXTONE III. Your video offers the simplest explanation I've seen. Many thanks!
Dude!! you are the man!!! I have watched several videos about looping and signal chain. you are the only one I understand. thanks for helping a novice newbie.🤘
I love my Katana 50 MKII and I'm still learning a lot! I also need to dig more into the Katana Tone Studio. This video was great and awesome info thank you Andy! You just won a Whoopdeedooperloop 🤘😄
Thank you for making this video. I was actually slightly torn between the 50 and 100. Now knowing all this plus the fact that the 50 doesn't have an fx loop; I'm putting in my order for the 100(2x12). Whoopdie dooper looper
Whoopty dooper loop 😀Great explanation, as someone who has played and taught guitar for 40 years+ - but never used a looper - this advice was exactly what I was looking for - excellent!
I have had my MKII combo for about 2 weeks I was attracted to this amp for a lot of reasons none of which have disappointed. What was a very pleasant surprise was how good it sounded at half a watt perfect for home. Thanks for the heads up on the settings in tone lab to consider. Nice video first one i've watched and you have a new subscriber.
I just got a ToneX pedal and I've been trying to figure out the best way to use it with my Katana 100w Mk2. THIS SOLVED IT, thanks!!! Whoopdie Dooper Loop!
I literally just bought a few hours ago a BOSS Katana 50W and an RC-1. But yes, stupid that I am, instead of doing my research before, I paid twice for it! Came home, tested it out, confirmed what you just said, well, went back to GC with the box opened and then bought the 100W! But I am happy now!! So, I liked your video, I subscribed to your channel and I appreciate your support!!
You can change effects over your loop without effecting the loop with the katana 50 IF you use headphones or a seperate speaker though which is pretty cool. You also need 3 guitar cables
Thank you for making this video, I had my looper hooked up wrong. I have the Katana 100 I absolutely love this amp, still learning new stuff with it, great video!!!
Well prior to watching this video, I had already bought the MK2 50. Which for all intents and purposes is a really great amp. However not having played a ton of electric guitar Mostly acoustic I out grew the amp in 6 months as it was the only amp in my arsenal. I just went out bought the mk2 100 for 2 reasons. 1 it loops through the effects loop which this video very nicely explains. And 2 it’s ability to stereo with another MK2 100. Which you spoke about in other video. All is to say very sound advice. Spend the extra $$ and just buy a Katana MK2 100
You've mentioned this in at least one other video, but the Katana 100 supports the GA-FC footswitch while the Katana 50 does not; another reason to go with the 100.
I just bought a Katana 100 and sold my 50. If I had known about the FX Loop, I would have chosen the 100 originally. Luckily I sold it for the price I bought it though!
This video was absolutely fantastic. Not just for content, but you also structured it very simply and clearly. Like, clear intro, explaining what you'll talk about, and then over delivering. Wonderful video! Glad I picked up the 100. Whoop-de-dooper loop!
Incredible video, I bought a katana 50 MK I a couple years ago but didn't use it because I didn't have time to learn the guitar. Now that I do, and I was looking for info on looper pedals, I bumped into your video and pretty much solved every possible question I had. Thank you so much!!
Whoop-de-dooper loop! This was an excellent explanation! This was exactly what I was looking for... I also discovered that when using my Katana 50, a couple pedals inserted before the looper can be nice too, especially if I just want to be modifying my sound with an additional effect: Like going from a clean sound with just reverb and/or delay to an overdriven sound for a solo boost.
@TheGuitarGeek: great video and explanation! PLEASE make a video for explanation about Effect Loop Mode: Series and Parallel and how to use them. Thank you.
Ive bought 3 Katana 50’s over time, thought at first I had a bad one because of the noise. Brought it back and it Turned out there was no problem, they were just noisy. Got refunded and went on. This past year, I was going to buy the 100, got down to my music store and they only had the 50. The sales guy was not that savy and I ended up trying the new 50. The music store called me (good for them) they did have a 100, and I went back for that, paid the extra $100, and was pleasantly surprised by the tone quality. The 100 has a different speaker, and it is quieter at idle. I bought another 100 for the stereo effect. I dont think I can ever go back. I dont even use my pedal board just the GA-FC foot controller.
Whoopty Dooper Loop 👍 Been thinking for a while about getting the Katana 50 but after stumbling across this video while scrolling it would definitely be better to get the 100. 2 reasons,1st reason is it would be loud enough to rock with other musicians instead of hauling around my half stack. 2nd of course would be the FX Loop. Im so thankful 🙏 I'm in the position to be able to choose and i hope that other people that would love to have the 100 will be able to get one as well! Thanks for posting and helping me make a decision 🤘
Dam i didn't know someone actually made a vodeo for what exactly i needed. Haha and i was over here watching 10 videos with no same amp or pedal or problems. Thank u!
At last! A video showing what it says it will, by a normal guy, speaking complete sentences and not three-letter-acronyms! (TLA's....😉).....just to show me how smart he is. Thankyou. I do belive you have helped sway my decision for my next amplifier. Oh, I subscribed too. 👍 Thank you.
@@TheGuitarGeek Three Letter Acronyms, yes. I like yours also. Acronyms have, similar to the word, "like", got abused, like..... It's ironic cynicism I guess.... I once went on a technical writing course, given by a professor from Cardiff University and he opened with telling us, "No TLA's will be used in this lesson". Of course, somebody had to ask the question on everybody's lips! Most documents/lessons, are given by folk who already fully understand how "it" works and they are giving instruction to others, who do not. We were instructed to always lecture, or write in such a way that your audience speaks English as a second language and not to show off. It sunk in. I do not recall you being there alongside me back in 1985, but swear that somehow you received the same message also! Thanks!
Whoopdee Dooper Looper! I’d love to hear an explanation of what series vs parallel means in the effects loop in the Katana 100 MkII. Parallel to what? A block diagram would be really helpful. This was an excellent video, so now I’m subscribed!
Whoop DeDooper Loop! Thanks for the video, it was/is quite heavy on teaching how to use a looper pedal on the Katana 100, unfortunately (or fortunately in my case) I bought the Katana II 50 Watt. It's too bad that I don't have the 100, but I've found the 50 to produce plenty of heart pounding output. On my pedal board (at the very end) I do have my TC Ditto pedal. In my setup, I get the full features from my Katana, as well as the features from my pedal board - with Overdrive, Equalizer, Compressor and Ultra Metal pedals - my Katana 50 Watt sends out mind blowing sound that fills any of the places that I've played (not that I've played at too many places - yet, but I have high hopes to make the very best of what I have and Rock The Place Out!!! Thanks again! -GC
Whoop-e-loop-a-doop I have a katana 50 which my son has pretty much taken over. I was thinking of getting another amp and have been considering and researching the different katana kompetitors… I keep coming back to katana and I think I will now opt for the 100!
I have an artist and love it. Your explanation rocked my world dude. I gig with it and the possibilities are endless. It's overwhelming right now but I'll get it. An A&B switch with a looper going into the amp in has a scad or options for gigging. I'm going to mess with it and see how much of a mess I can make...hehe OUr band has a gig Friday night and the club owner wants Comfortably numb and we only have one guitar. I'm going to cheat with a looper and see if I can make it work.
It worked AWESOME! It took me a while to get it all coordinated but it came together pretty well. I have several tube amps and I find them finicky compared to the Katana Artist. The sound is AMAZING and it's got real punch. It's definitely my go to amp set up until something is a HELL of a lot better. I can't imagine anything being better. 43 lbs of awesome moldable sound that works anywhere. We mic everything so 50 watts is more than enough and that is loud as you need for stage volume. I HIGHLY recommend! @@xIIxGOBLINxIIx
Whoop-dee-dooper loop! (Spelling? Lol). Thanks for the great video and information. I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning all about my Boss Katana 100 and other gear!
Cool vid BUT You can change effects over your loop without effecting the loop with the katana 50 IF you use headphones or a seperate speaker though which is pretty cool. You also need 3 guitar cables
Yes of course plug guitar into main input. Plug a lead into Phones/record out” on the back of the katana 50 and into Looper input, then plug looper output into external speaker input or headphones
You have a great channel, sir! I don't know why it took me so long to subscribe, but I did. Thanks for the clear, concise how to videos. Ram lama ding dong, I mean, whoop dee dooper loop!
I already brought a one of these mighty Boss Katana 50watt Mk 2s which just arrived yesterday and the sounds amazing just with the presets even trying to play with three fingers due to a nasty index finger fingernail injury🤕 Can't wait to get a looper now. Just have to decide which one😝Great video can't wait to check out others now as a new subscriber ♥️🎸🇦🇺
I had the Katana Air, but missed using my looper with effects as I'd traded a Marshall practise amp plus Boss Chorus and Blues Driver pedals in for it. I then traded the Air in for the 100 MkII and can now have a clean chorus sound for rhythm and I like a crunchy driven sound for leads. So I guess I'm back where I started, and I've lost money, but it's great fun anyway!! Whoopdedooperloop!
I found a way to use the looper with the katana 50 without affecting the loop. I'm using a noise suppressor by boss before the looper. The output goes to the amp, the send goes to the looper and the output of the looper to a different amp. Not simple by any means but that way I can use the built-in effects (not record them though) over the looper pedal, without affecting the loops
@@TheGuitarGeek Behringer k450fx, it's a keyboard amp. Does a pretty good job for a guitar but I also use the same looper for bass and drums so I can use all instruments on one amp with one loop
Hi there thanks for the video. I have a Vox AC 10 and A Katana 50 and I use a stereo looper (Boomerang). I use a lot of strymon pedals for ambient guitar in Stereo so the Katana 50 is more then enough to pair with my small Vox.
Loopty doopty doo and all that stuff. Yes I did watch this one to the end and a few others of yours and I did Subscribe. You helped me prove my Sweetwater Rep wrong because I emailed him asking if the 'power amp in' jack would bypass the Katana effects and serve as a FRFR speaker because I have the Boss GT-1 and GT-100 pedal boards and I couldn't set my tones right using my little Marshall practice amp. He told me no and that I should get a Headrush. But the Headrush is an 8" speaker and very directional. You have to be directly in front of it to hear it right or put it across the room from you. So I did a little research myself and now I know the Katana is what I want.
Yeah I will try it again maybe try it through the tone studio but everyone is else is saying u can only do it on clean or u need to run it through another speaker or gotta mod the katana 50 to have an effect loop to the speaker.
Honestly...THIS video ....THIS explanation puts every other RUclips video for this topic...to SHAME!!! You have nailed it in a way that not onlty works immediately but also leaves me with an understanding of HOW it works (and that is not easy to do)....thanks so much for getting me to FINALLY understand how and why I need to use the effects loop on my Katana 100.....yay!
Well, as usual, I’m late to the party…anyway, I just picked up a NUX Stereo Looper with a built in Drum Kit. I just started using it and really love it. It’s like playing with a drummer and the looper part is fairly easy as well. I have a Kantana 50 and was trying to figure out how to work this so I can record the on board FX. I was thinking of getting another 50 to get a stereo set up, but no FX Loop. The 100does. I also thought about the Line 6 Catslyst 60, since it does have a FX loop and somehow using them together. So if I understand this, if I plug my looper into the main amp in then I’m able to record the onboard FX on the looper. If I plug it into the power amp plug, it will not record the onboard FX. Damn I’m sooooo confused….! Oh yeah, “Whoopi doopi looper” or something like that…! I will figure it out.
Whoop di dooper loop! awesome! Extremely helpful video. I am new to guitar but I already bought the Katana 50 haha! No pedals yet just using the onboard effects but now I know that I can get pedals one day. Thanks
You can change effects over your loop without effecting the loop with the katana 50 IF you use headphones or a seperate speaker though which is pretty cool. You also need 3 guitar cables
Which looper pedal is your favourite to use with your katana or other amp?
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RC20 has to do for now... Financially tough times for bar workers in Spain (like most other places. I suppose...
I use the Lekato Loop Station. It can store up to 9 loops, up to ten minutes per loop, with a total time of 40 minutes. It also has a tuner.
I have a Boss looper.
Have a Boss RC1. Looking to purchase an RC30 in the future. Could just buy more RC1s, but I'd need another iso power supply.
I don’t know this one... off to Google I go!
For katana 50 + looper
Connect:
-guitar to katana main input
-katana line out to looper input
-looper phones output to katana aux in
It's done.
Okay, I did something similar with my Donner Circle Looper. I have the output of the pedal board going into the effects loop return, which is placed after the preamp/EQ of the Katana but before the effects. This way I bypass the Katana preamp which I don't care for, but I can still use all the onboard effects. This all, of course, goes into the power amp, etc. I take the line out, which has the guitar and all the effects on it and run it to the looper input so I can still record guitar loops. Then I take the output of the looper and put it to the Katana aux input. So, it is very similar to your setup. My problem is that with this setup, the audio that I get out of the looper is very low, even with the level and the dB maxed out. Before, when I had the output of the looper directly into the amp input, the audio level was fine. With this current setup, it's so low that it is usually drowned out by the guitar. So I am curious if you have any audio level issues with your looper connected in this fashion? I would not think there would be any reason for the line out or especially the aux in to be suppressed somehow. That input it supposed to be for plugging in an MP3 player or some such device. So does this setup work for you?
Having already bought the 50 and now about to buy my first looper pedal, this video has given me buyers remorse.
Late ass reply. What have you done 7 months later? I bought the 50 as my first amp, but I'm really considering to start getting into pedals, and the lack of an FX loop on the 50 has me thinking I should sell it and get a 100, or maybe even a different amp all together.
@@NickMaruca Dont sell it, get a 50 EX as it comes with an effects loop and you can slave the regular 50 to it for stereo
@@NorHeadHunter But, I thought he just said in the video that the 50 EX DOESN'T come with the effects loop?? Asking not out of sarcasm, but because I'm trying to decide between 50 EX and 100. Thanks
@@kajikanna I looked it up and it doesn't come with an effects loop like I thought, weird. It just adds support for the footswitch.
The price is almost the same as the 100 from where I buy my gear too.
@@NorHeadHunter @kajikanna The 50 ex has a line out so I think you can run that to the looper and run the looper output to the aux in. That way you could use the looper and still turn your guitar volume up, etc and that should work. You would need a 1/4" to 1/8" connector but they are available. Honestly, I have a looper, I never use it...they suck to get the timing right.
I know people are claiming that they'd go with the 100 watt all day. For people with a budget like me and can't afford anything higher, the katana 50 is def worth it.
Problem with the 50 is that the more you use it, the more you'll realise how limiting it is. For example, the fact that you can't change tone while looping and there's not a lot of presets as well as the boss footswitch not being compatible
Where I live, the 50w is €250 and the 100w is €375. So it'd be way better to just invest in the 100w straight away, rather than buying the 50w, then eventually upgrading to the 100w.
Buy used , I got a 100mk1 and GFX pedal for price of a new 50
@@sirbaguette8378 Hey, where I live, the 50 costs around 335$ and the 100 around 520$, would you still recomend going with the 100? Since the 50 is out of stock, should I save up for the 100? I don´t really care about tone switch or looping, at the most I would like wah.
I have both. They are both great amps. The 50 inspired me more than my Marshall stack when I heard the built in effects. I was blown away that I could have one guitar and one $200 amp, and make such incredible sounds without any pedals. It's worth getting the 50 and messing with the knobs until you know the settings in and out, because it's loud, sounds great, and is so versatile.
^^ Everything I said about the 50w also applies to the 100w. If you are gigging, you might want the 100. If you are just a bedroom warrior, you'll be more than happy with either of them.
Terrific explanation of how the Katana 50 MKII would work with a Looper Pedal, and how the Katana MKII 100 would work with one. More so, the way you explained how the Effects Send/Return actually works was outstanding. Thank you! Good Job!
There is one sentence that is very important that is missing: "Make sure the channel that goes to the loop has send and return ON".
There is one switch that must be turned "on", otherwise it would not work. I was so frustrated there was nobody mentioned this. I searched every where no explanation about it. I was ready to bring it to the service center since I thought mine was damaged. Thank you very much Chief and Cheers from Indonesia. (whoopy dooper loop or something like that. 😃 )
Hahaha yeah. I recently bought the RC-1, got it home and could not get the Effects loop to work for love or money. Thankfully an old Reddit post pointed me towards checking with Boss Tone Studio. Like yourself, I discovered it was set to off on each channel.
I bypassed this looper limitation on Katana 50 using this method, which is not THAT practical, but It's useful if you don't want to use a PC or anything else beyond the guitar's gear.
I have a simple pedalboard (distortion, chorus and reverb/delay) and I use this pedalboard with the Looper on the very end of it, and I use an 6.35mm to 3.5mm jack adapter and plug that line of effects on the 3.5mm Aux In of Katana.
Doing this I can use my pedalboard to generate an specific tone and record the looper sesson, and then using another 6.35mm cable I do plug my guitar on the Katana input to use its tone.
The drawback of doing this is that you need to switch the 6.35mm jack cable on the guitar everytime you want to record another loop session to play over it and sometimes is kinda annoying to switch cables, but it's doable.
For your viewers trying to decide between the 50 and 100, I can offer my experience. I played the 50 for four years and loved it. I did not need the power of the 100, but i wanted the effects loop and the capabilities of the GA-FC foot controller. I absolutely love both, and should have made the upgrade sooner. Aside form the added features that most videos mention, I think that the 100 actually sounds better than the 50....and quite noticeably so.
I’ve had my katana 100 for a year now and have been lazy up to this point in terms of learning how to use all of its features, I’ve just used it as an amp with the effects that came already built in. You’ve provided tons of amazing information in your videos, thank you! Woopdie dooper loop 🤘🏼
I came here for the looper info. I happen to have bought a Katana 100 MK2 recently, and because there was a lot of helpful information in this video, presented in a clear and friendly fashion..... I hit the subscribe button 😁
I searched a lot of other channels on how to connect a looper to the effects on my K 100, you made it simple, thx.
Whoop d dooper loop. What a well done explanation. I knew literally everything that was presented here already, and still enjoyed it enough to watch to the end.
Thanks Gordon! Do you use a looper in your setup?
Thanks for info on the "power amp in " input on the Mk2 50w I can now use the looper for practice sessions without the effects on the amp. Great explanation .
Excellent!
Whoop dedooper loop!
Thanks for sharing - I have the 100/212 mkII and a boss RC500 looper.
I can now figure out the looper/amp connections, but I can't really figure out how to use my looper very well.
My choice would have been the 100 if my budget allowed it, but went for the MKII 50. Was not as wowed at first, but now that I have figured out Tone Control Studio and began to learn the amp I can't wait to plug in and play every day. Whoop de dooper looper.
I've had my katana 50mk2 for a year or so.
I play really only acoustic guitar, and I'm trying to get into looping. So for me my 50mk2 is good because i only need my acoustic clean basically 😊
Thank you for this useful video!
Whoopie Doopa Loop. I just picked up a Katana 100 Artist a few weeks ago, picked up my Boss RC-5 looper today and learned a ton from you today. I understand more about the amp than I did before. You are awesome!
Cheers
I’m a born again musician on guitar 🎸 as of two years ago-originally a sax player-and just bought the 50 as an upgrade to my Marshall 15 watt solid state amp Ive been playing until now. I have a looper, a tube screamer, and that’s it.
Since I’m still keeping things pretty basic as I figure out the Boss and what pedals I’m going to buy, it works out fine for now with the only effect difference I can control between loop overdubs being the tube screamer.
I plan to build a full on pedal board, but until then I can do great with the Katana’s big library off effects I don’t really know yet. Even just reverb, I didn’t know the difference in the types until I tried each on the Katana.
Thank you for the Send/Return clarification re: looper set up, it really helped me.
You’re welcome Michael. I hope it results in you making music you like 👍
Thank you for the videos. I just got a MK2 (had no idea gen 3 was going to drop a few days later) and it’s been challenging. It’s not that it’s a hard amp to use, it’s just the fact that it can do a lot. I’ve fallen down a few tone studio rabbit holes 🤯. But you make it simple and explain it well. Thanks again!!
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And I just got the RC-1 .
I have wasted sooo many hours looking for the information you provide in THIS tutorial. There are infinite USLESS videos about the topic by guys who can complicate a tutorial on how to wind a watch. USELESS! But here, you dummy down the verbals to my level AND you demonstrate. I have the Katana Mk2 50. I'm OLD and I'm finding the Amp VERY difficult to use. so I'm grateful to you for this show, I will be referring to all your other Katana vids in days ahead to see if I can't capitalize upon the potential offered by my puzzling amplifier.
I struggled a little connecting my BOSS Looper RC-20 XL to my Katana, and this video helped me to connect it correctly. As always a perfect instruction video paired with super teacher skills. No unnecessary NERD talking, no boring elevator voice ;-). Many thanks. I appreciate this channel very much. My wife wants to know which shampoo you're using for your perfect fluffy hair. But I told her, this is about guys stuff. No Shampoos, no conditioners, just guitars. ;-)
I wish I would have found this video a few weeks ago. I was researching whoop-dee-doo loopers and I came to the same conclusions independently. What I haven’t quite figured out is where the difference in practical usage comes up between the Katana Head 100 and the Katana-100 Combo when it comes to the MIDI input. I would love to see a bit more about that.
Thanks for your video. Bought a 100 two years ago following your advices. I am now buying a looper and i am so glad that i listened to you
I am so glad that the katana MK2 100w was there when I finally decided I needed a new amp after 20 years of using the same crappy amp. Perfect and had more headroom than the 50 which I actually bought first and quickly exchanged.
Same deal. I actually picked up the Katana MK2 50w first. Later to realize what benefits the 100W has over the 50W model, so I exchanged it a few days later. No regrets!
I bought both the 50 AND the Artist at the same time!
I recently bought a RC-5 BOSS and was struggling with how to connect it to my LINE 6 FLEXTONE III. Your video offers the simplest explanation I've seen. Many thanks!
Wow wow wow, changing the "position" setting to "Post Rev" is EXACTLY what I have been searching for. Thank you so much for the tip!
Dude!! you are the man!!! I have watched several videos about looping and signal chain. you are the only one I understand. thanks for helping a novice newbie.🤘
I love my Katana 50 MKII and I'm still learning a lot! I also need to dig more into the Katana Tone Studio. This video was great and awesome info thank you Andy! You just won a Whoopdeedooperloop 🤘😄
Rock on! That is one heck of a WHOOOOP DE DOOOPER LOOOOOP
Already have the 100 Version 3...This is the first time I've heard anyone explain the problems I was having with the looper (RC-3) Thanks a lot.
Thank you for making this video. I was actually slightly torn between the 50 and 100. Now knowing all this plus the fact that the 50 doesn't have an fx loop; I'm putting in my order for the 100(2x12). Whoopdie dooper looper
Well done you did you research before hand I bought one without now I'm stuck with a 250 pound amp it's a piece of crap doesn't even take a looper
Thanks! Changing the effects loop position in BTS saved me scratching my head over my drum looper picking up reverb!
Whoopty dooper loop 😀Great explanation, as someone who has played and taught guitar for 40 years+ - but never used a looper - this advice was exactly what I was looking for - excellent!
Gosh!!! Thanks for this info!!! No one explains this…. I had to go through dozens of bloody videos to find this!
Thanks again!!!
I have had my MKII combo for about 2 weeks I was attracted to this amp for a lot of reasons none of which have disappointed. What was a very pleasant surprise was how good it sounded at half a watt perfect for home. Thanks for the heads up on the settings in tone lab to consider. Nice video first one i've watched and you have a new subscriber.
I just got a ToneX pedal and I've been trying to figure out the best way to use it with my Katana 100w Mk2. THIS SOLVED IT, thanks!!! Whoopdie Dooper Loop!
Beautifully explained. Just what I was looking for, thanks
I literally just bought a few hours ago a BOSS Katana 50W and an RC-1. But yes, stupid that I am, instead of doing my research before, I paid twice for it! Came home, tested it out, confirmed what you just said, well, went back to GC with the box opened and then bought the 100W! But I am happy now!! So, I liked your video, I subscribed to your channel and I appreciate your support!!
Hey thanks for stopping by! I really think you made the right choice in the end. The extra is worth it
You can change effects over your loop without effecting the loop with the katana 50 IF you use headphones or a seperate speaker though which is pretty cool. You also need 3 guitar cables
I’m finding your Katana vids extremely useful and I do t even have one yet! Clearly though I’ll go with the 100 with the GA-FC. Whoop de dooper loop!
Hey Chris! Welcome aboard!
Thank you for making this video, I had my looper hooked up wrong. I have the Katana 100 I absolutely love this amp, still learning new stuff with it, great video!!!
Still exploring my katana 100, love it to bits. You just answered a few questions I've been pondering, so thanks, Andy:)
Oh, and whoopydoop etc !
Great to hear! You are very welcome
Well prior to watching this video, I had already bought the MK2 50. Which for all intents and purposes is a really great amp. However not having played a ton of electric guitar Mostly acoustic I out grew the amp in 6 months as it was the only amp in my arsenal. I just went out bought the mk2 100 for 2 reasons. 1 it loops through the effects loop which this video very nicely explains. And 2 it’s ability to stereo with another MK2 100. Which you spoke about in other video. All is to say very sound advice. Spend the extra $$ and just buy a Katana MK2 100
I just bought the 200 Watter because the tones out of it even at 0.5W, with its "two" speakers are awesome IMO.
You've mentioned this in at least one other video, but the Katana 100 supports the GA-FC footswitch while the Katana 50 does not; another reason to go with the 100.
Very good point!
This is the best explanation on how to use an fx loop I've seen. Thanks!
I just bought a Katana 100 and sold my 50. If I had known about the FX Loop, I would have chosen the 100 originally. Luckily I sold it for the price I bought it though!
This video was absolutely fantastic. Not just for content, but you also structured it very simply and clearly. Like, clear intro, explaining what you'll talk about, and then over delivering. Wonderful video! Glad I picked up the 100. Whoop-de-dooper loop!
Incredible video, I bought a katana 50 MK I a couple years ago but didn't use it because I didn't have time to learn the guitar. Now that I do, and I was looking for info on looper pedals, I bumped into your video and pretty much solved every possible question I had. Thank you so much!!
Whoop-de-dooper loop! This was an excellent explanation! This was exactly what I was looking for... I also discovered that when using my Katana 50, a couple pedals inserted before the looper can be nice too, especially if I just want to be modifying my sound with an additional effect: Like going from a clean sound with just reverb and/or delay to an overdriven sound for a solo boost.
Whoop de dooper loop! You're a lifesaver. So many questions answered and made understandable. Thanks!
You’re very welcome
Wish I'd seen this video earlier before impulsively buying the 50.
No pedal. Total beginner and just looking to get started with some goodies.
@TheGuitarGeek: great video and explanation! PLEASE make a video for explanation about Effect Loop Mode: Series and Parallel and how to use them. Thank you.
Ive bought 3 Katana 50’s over time, thought at first I had a bad one because of the noise. Brought it back and it Turned out there was no problem, they were just noisy. Got refunded and went on. This past year, I was going to buy the 100, got down to my music store and they only had the 50. The sales guy was not that savy and I ended up trying the new 50. The music store called me (good for them) they did have a 100, and I went back for that, paid the extra $100, and was pleasantly surprised by the tone quality. The 100 has a different speaker, and it is quieter at idle. I bought another 100 for the stereo effect. I dont think I can ever go back. I dont even use my pedal board just the GA-FC foot controller.
Whoopty Dooper Loop 👍 Been thinking for a while about getting the Katana 50 but after stumbling across this video while scrolling it would definitely be better to get the 100. 2 reasons,1st reason is it would be loud enough to rock with other musicians instead of hauling around my half stack. 2nd of course would be the FX Loop. Im so thankful 🙏 I'm in the position to be able to choose and i hope that other people that would love to have the 100 will be able to get one as well! Thanks for posting and helping me make a decision 🤘
Man thanks! You were the 4th video I watched and only one that made it so I was actually able to make my first one loop loop.
Been searching far and wide for information to understand this. Thank you!!
Came here researching about the RC-1. Very nice video, cool, matter-of-factly, technically well-done.
Was fun watching!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dam i didn't know someone actually made a vodeo for what exactly i needed. Haha and i was over here watching 10 videos with no same amp or pedal or problems. Thank u!
You’re very welcome
This helped. I almost bought something I didn't need. You explained it well. I have a mustang 3 and it still worked. Thanks woop de do a loop.
At last! A video showing what it says it will, by a normal guy, speaking complete sentences and not three-letter-acronyms! (TLA's....😉).....just to show me how smart he is.
Thankyou. I do belive you have helped sway my decision for my next amplifier.
Oh, I subscribed too. 👍
Thank you.
Hey! I’m glad I could help. I’d love to know what a TLA is.. total lunatic announcement? Welcome to my channel and I hope you stick around
@@TheGuitarGeek
Three Letter Acronyms, yes. I like yours also. Acronyms have, similar to the word, "like", got abused, like.....
It's ironic cynicism I guess....
I once went on a technical writing course, given by a professor from Cardiff University and he opened with telling us, "No TLA's will be used in this lesson". Of course, somebody had to ask the question on everybody's lips!
Most documents/lessons, are given by folk who already fully understand how "it" works and they are giving instruction to others, who do not.
We were instructed to always lecture, or write in such a way that your audience speaks English as a second language and not to show off. It sunk in.
I do not recall you being there alongside me back in 1985, but swear that somehow you received the same message also!
Thanks!
Got the 100 on layby can't wait to get it home
Whoopdee Dooper Looper! I’d love to hear an explanation of what series vs parallel means in the effects loop in the Katana 100 MkII. Parallel to what? A block diagram would be really helpful.
This was an excellent video, so now I’m subscribed!
Whoop DeDooper Loop!
Thanks for the video, it was/is quite heavy on teaching how to use a looper pedal on the Katana 100, unfortunately (or fortunately in my case) I bought the Katana II 50 Watt. It's too bad that I don't have the 100, but I've found the 50 to produce plenty of heart pounding output. On my pedal board (at the very end) I do have my TC Ditto pedal. In my setup, I get the full features from my Katana, as well as the features from my pedal board - with Overdrive, Equalizer, Compressor and Ultra Metal pedals - my Katana 50 Watt sends out mind blowing sound that fills any of the places that I've played (not that I've played at too many places - yet, but I have high hopes to make the very best of what I have and Rock The Place Out!!!
Thanks again! -GC
You can also use Aux In on any other amp I guess to plug in a looper with fx chain in front. I do so. And have a snd Input free 😊 Blackstar id3 v4
Fantastic video
Whoopdie dooper looper --- they both good.
My Boss RC-10R arrived today to connect to the Katana 100 as descibed in your video Whoopdie dooper loop! Thanks for the superb content! :-)
Whoop-dee-dooper loop! Thanks for the demonstration AND explanations! This also works for my Mustang III v2 (which I prefer over the Katana 100 mk2).
Thanks, Andy. Your explanation of the Katana differences, effects loop, and loopers was useful and easy to understand. Woof-dy Dooper Loop!
Thanks for getting even more excited about the twin 100 mkIIs I just picked up! Whoop-de-dooper loop!
Whoop-e-loop-a-doop
I have a katana 50 which my son has pretty much taken over. I was thinking of getting another amp and have been considering and researching the different katana kompetitors… I keep coming back to katana and I think I will now opt for the 100!
I have an artist and love it. Your explanation rocked my world dude. I gig with it and the possibilities are endless. It's overwhelming right now but I'll get it. An A&B switch with a looper going into the amp in has a scad or options for gigging. I'm going to mess with it and see how much of a mess I can make...hehe OUr band has a gig Friday night and the club owner wants Comfortably numb and we only have one guitar. I'm going to cheat with a looper and see if I can make it work.
How'd it do mate?
It worked AWESOME! It took me a while to get it all coordinated but it came together pretty well. I have several tube amps and I find them finicky compared to the Katana Artist. The sound is AMAZING and it's got real punch. It's definitely my go to amp set up until something is a HELL of a lot better. I can't imagine anything being better. 43 lbs of awesome moldable sound that works anywhere. We mic everything so 50 watts is more than enough and that is loud as you need for stage volume. I HIGHLY recommend! @@xIIxGOBLINxIIx
Whoop-dee-dooper loop! (Spelling? Lol). Thanks for the great video and information. I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning all about my Boss Katana 100 and other gear!
GREAT INFO YOU GOT YOURSELF A NEW SUB, I HAVE TO PICK THE 50 BECAUSE AMAZON WONT SHIP THE 100 TO MY LOCATION
Your presentation is very clear and it is dumbproof. Thank you very much. Cheers from Indonesia.
Cool vid BUT You can change effects over your loop without effecting the loop with the katana 50 IF you use headphones or a seperate speaker though which is pretty cool. You also need 3 guitar cables
Sounds interesting! Can you explain your setup please?
Yes of course plug guitar into main input. Plug a lead into Phones/record out” on the back of the katana 50 and into Looper input, then plug looper output into external speaker input or headphones
@@chapmanfx8104 nice. If we go that route, can use use the audio interface (focusrite 2i2 in my case) to bring in the computer to bring it into a DAW?
You have a great channel, sir! I don't know why it took me so long to subscribe, but I did. Thanks for the clear, concise how to videos. Ram lama ding dong, I mean, whoop dee dooper loop!
You are the very best on RUclips with advice and teaching on the Boss Katana. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Woopdedooperloop
I already brought a one of these mighty Boss Katana 50watt Mk 2s which just arrived yesterday and the sounds amazing just with the presets even trying to play with three fingers due to a nasty index finger fingernail injury🤕 Can't wait to get a looper now. Just have to decide which one😝Great video can't wait to check out others now as a new subscriber ♥️🎸🇦🇺
Great to hear!
I literally just ran into this issue. THANK YOU so much for making this video.
I had the Katana Air, but missed using my looper with effects as I'd traded a Marshall practise amp plus Boss Chorus and Blues Driver pedals in for it. I then traded the Air in for the 100 MkII and can now have a clean chorus sound for rhythm and I like a crunchy driven sound for leads. So I guess I'm back where I started, and I've lost money, but it's great fun anyway!! Whoopdedooperloop!
I found a way to use the looper with the katana 50 without affecting the loop. I'm using a noise suppressor by boss before the looper. The output goes to the amp, the send goes to the looper and the output of the looper to a different amp. Not simple by any means but that way I can use the built-in effects (not record them though) over the looper pedal, without affecting the loops
Which other amp do you use?
@@TheGuitarGeek Behringer k450fx, it's a keyboard amp. Does a pretty good job for a guitar but I also use the same looper for bass and drums so I can use all instruments on one amp with one loop
Thanks so much for making this looper pedal hookup easy to understand,i,m ordering the boss looper for my Katana 100,Regards ole buddy.
Thank you for the explanation. Looks like my 50 is up for sale and I’ll be getting the 100.
Hi there thanks for the video. I have a Vox AC 10 and A Katana 50 and I use a stereo looper (Boomerang). I use a lot of strymon pedals for ambient guitar in Stereo so the Katana 50 is more then enough to pair with my small Vox.
Loopty doopty doo and all that stuff. Yes I did watch this one to the end and a few others of yours and I did Subscribe. You helped me prove my Sweetwater Rep wrong because I emailed him asking if the 'power amp in' jack would bypass the Katana effects and serve as a FRFR speaker because I have the Boss GT-1 and GT-100 pedal boards and I couldn't set my tones right using my little Marshall practice amp. He told me no and that I should get a Headrush. But the Headrush is an 8" speaker and very directional. You have to be directly in front of it to hear it right or put it across the room from you. So I did a little research myself and now I know the Katana is what I want.
Great explanation. I'm glad I purchased the Katana 100, such an excellent versatile amp!!
Rock on!
Loopy dooper loop.
Nicely done.
Yeah I will try it again maybe try it through the tone studio but everyone is else is saying u can only do it on clean or u need to run it through another speaker or gotta mod the katana 50 to have an effect loop to the speaker.
Honestly...THIS video ....THIS explanation puts every other RUclips video for this topic...to SHAME!!! You have nailed it in a way that not onlty works immediately but also leaves me with an understanding of HOW it works (and that is not easy to do)....thanks so much for getting me to FINALLY understand how and why I need to use the effects loop on my Katana 100.....yay!
Thanks. that’s very kind and I’m glad I could help
Thank you. I was feeling like a dope, having bought a looper and not even knowing how to plug it in. Dope no longer!
Haha same! Thought I could use the fx loop with two cables... Third's on the way!
Exactly what I needed, thank you!
Great job explaining the options. Thanks. Whoop de dooper looper.
Whoopdie loopdie loop.
Glad i found your channel Brother
ProfBlueReview yes awesome video presence. Thanks for all your expertise.
Well, as usual, I’m late to the party…anyway, I just picked up a NUX Stereo Looper with a built in Drum Kit. I just started using it and really love it. It’s like playing with a drummer and the looper part is fairly easy as well. I have a Kantana 50 and was trying to figure out how to work this so I can record the on board FX. I was thinking of getting another 50 to get a stereo set up, but no FX Loop. The 100does. I also thought about the Line 6 Catslyst 60, since it does have a FX loop and somehow using them together. So if I understand this, if I plug my looper into the main amp in then I’m able to record the onboard FX on the looper. If I plug it into the power amp plug, it will not record the onboard FX. Damn I’m sooooo confused….! Oh yeah, “Whoopi doopi looper” or something like that…! I will figure it out.
I've just bought one (BOSS RC-5). Many thanks for the video! Whoopdie dooper looper
Enjoy it!
Thanks a lot, man. Finally the mistery of different tones in the same loop sorted out. You rock ☠
I also bought a GT-1000 core... but most of the time, I'm just plugging into the Katana 50 because it sounds so damn good! :-)
Whoop di dooper loop! awesome!
Extremely helpful video. I am new to guitar but I already bought the Katana 50 haha!
No pedals yet just using the onboard effects but now I know that I can get pedals one day. Thanks
You can change effects over your loop without effecting the loop with the katana 50 IF you use headphones or a seperate speaker though which is pretty cool. You also need 3 guitar cables