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KATANA Mk II System Program (Ver.1.01)

HOW TO TELL THE VERSION

Please check the version of the system working on your KATANA Mk II before downloading the archive file.

Turn the POWER switch on while holding down the [ TAP ] button.

The five EFFECTS indicators display the current version.
If the indicators light up as described below, the system is at the latest version.

BOOSTER : Lighted in green

MOD : Dark

FX : Dark

DELAY : Dark

REVERB : Lighted in green

If the indicators light up in a different way than just described, perform an update.
When you have finished verifying the version, turn off the power.

* Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.

UPDATE HISTORY

[ Ver.1.01 ] OCT 2019
Functionality Improvement

Support for BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA was added.

Bug Fix
The following bug was fixed.

When BANK B is selected, the [PANEL] button lights up steadily instead of flashing slowly.
During STANDBY, the [PANEL] button lights up steadily instead of flashing slowly.
No operation occurs when CC #83 or CC #84 is received.
The unit fails to operate according to specifications when CC #16, CC #17, CC #18, or CC #19 is received.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR KATANA Mk II

KATANA Mk II
USB cable
* The update is carried out with the unit and the computer connected via USB.
Provide a cable suitable for connection to the computer you're using.
Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0

CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE

Never apply this update data to any product other than the KATANA Mk II. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
Never power-off your KATANA Mk II while the update is in progress!
If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the KATANA Mk II won't be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs.
We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.

DOWNLOAD AND EXPAND THE ARCHIVE FILE

Download the file named "katana2_sys_v101.zip".
The downloaded file is an archive file in zip format.
Right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.

PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Caution

You must not rename the extracted files.
Never turn off the KATANA Mk II's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the KATANA Mk II itself may be destroyed.

Please install the extracted system program files into your KATANA Mk II according to the following procedure.

Adjust the [ MASTER ] knob to minimum.
* Do not connect the KATANA Mk II and the computer yet.
Turn the POWER switch on while holding down both the [ CH1 ] and [ PANEL ] Tone Setting buttons.
The indicators for the [CH1] ~ [CH4] buttons flash.
Connect the computer to the KATANA Mk II's USB port by a USB cable.
The indicators for the [CH1] through [CH2]/[CH4] buttons stop flashing and stay lighted, and a "BOSS_KTNMK2" drive appears on the computer screen.
Open the BOSS_KTNMK2 icon.
"Removable Disk (*:)" may appear instead of the BOSS_KTNMK2 icon.
Copy (drag and drop) all the files included in the "katana2_sys_v101" folder into the "BOSS_KTNMK2" icon.
* Do not copy the "katana2_sys_v101" folder.
Disconnect the BOSS_KTNMK2 from the computer.
With Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 7
Right-click on the "BOSS_KTNMK2" icon in My Computer (or the "Removable Disk (*:)" icon) and execute "Eject."
With macOS
Drag the "BOSS_KTNMK2" icon to the Trush icon in the Dock.
Disconnect the USB cable.
The [PANEL] button flashes.
Press [ PANEL ] button to start the update process.
While the update is in progress, the "EFFECTS" indicators light up.
When the update has finished, the "EFFECTS" indicators slowly flash simultaneously.
Turn the KATANA Mk II power off.
This completes the update operation. The new system program runs at the next startup.
Follow the procedure for verifying the version to verify that the version has been updated.

Roland Software License Agreement

In no event shall Roland Corporation be liable to end-users for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to financial damages for any loss of profits or information arising from the use of, or inability to use this updater. The foregoing provision is effective even if Roland Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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1. GRANT OF LICENSE

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(a) You may only use the SOFTWARE on a specific single computer at one time. Use of the SOFTWARE shall include loading the SOFTWARE into temporary memory (i.e., RAM) or installing the SOFTWARE into storage media (i.e., hard disk) of the computer on which you will use the SOFTWARE.
(b) You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE for backup purposes only (on floppy disk, magneto optical disk, DAT or the similar media), but you are prohibited to make any other copy.

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Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material (i.e., a book or a CD). All rights that are not provided for herein are reserved by Roland.

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3.2 Open source software and other third party software
(a) The SOFTWARE may use open source software and other third party software (herein referred to as "OSS, etc.").
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5. NO LIABILITY

Roland can not reply to inquiries regarding this system software updater. Please read the instructions completely, and please note that you should use the SOFTWARE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
In no event shall Roland be liable to end-users for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to financial damages for any loss of profits or information arising from the use of, or inability to use this product. The foregoing provision is effective even if Roland has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Even if the SOFTWARE has any material, verifiable, and reproducible program errors, Roland shall have no liability to modify such errors.

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Roland reserves the right to terminate this License Agreement if you fail to comply with any of the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such termination, you shall immediately stop using the SOFTWARE.

7. GENERAL

(a) Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without affecting, impairing or invalidating the remaining provisions hereof.
(b) This License Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of State of California without reference to the principles of conflicts of laws.

BOOSTER :	Lighted in green
MOD :	Dark
FX :	Dark
DELAY :	Dark
REVERB :	Lighted in green

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