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BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II Ver.2.1.0 for macOS

Please refer to the "Using BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA Mk II" for more information.

PREPARING IN ADVANCE TO USE BOSS TONE STUDIO FOR KATANA MkII

Before you use TONE STUDIO, the appropriate USB driver for the product you’re using must be installed on your computer.

KATANA Driver Ver.1.0.3 for macOS Big Sur 11.x / Monterey 12.x / Ventura 13.x
KATANA Driver for macOS 10.15

VERSION HISTORY

[Ver.2.1.0] JAN 2023

Compatible with the KATANA Mk II System Program Ver2.00 or later.

Functionality improvement(KATANA-Artist Mk??KATANA-Artist Mk? HEAD)

SOLO DEALY added to the SOLO function.
You can set custom level on POWER CONTROL function.

[Ver.2.0.1] SEP 2022

Compatible with the KATANA Mk II System Program Ver2.00 or later.

Functionality Improvement

The GA-FC EX foot controller can now be used (on all models except for the KATANA-50 MkII).
You can now configure the functions available to control with an expression pedal (FV-500L, FV-500H or Roland EV-5; sold separately) or a footswitch (FS-5U; sold separately) that’s connected to the GA-FC EX.

[Ver.2.0.0] JUL 2022

Compatible with the KATANA Mk II System Program Ver2.00 or later.

Functionality Improvement

LINE OUT
Custom settings have been added.
EFFECTS
Added an effect chain.
Added the following effects.
SOLO EQ, PEDAL BEND, CENTA OD
CONTOUR
In addition to switching between three types of tone definition (contour) characteristics, you can now configure your own custom settings.
SOLO
You can now use each FOOT CONTROL jack as a SOLO jack.
EQ2
Added EQ2, and you can now use two EQs.
GLOBAL EQ
You can now set three types of global equalizers.

[Ver.1.1.0] APR 2021

Compatible with the KATANA Mk II System Program Ver.1.10 or later.

Functionality Improvement

"HM-2 HEAVY METAL" and "ML-2 METAL CORE" added to the BOOSTER types.

[Ver.1.0.2] JAN 2020

Compatible with the KATANA-Artist MkII.

Change the specification

Screen resolution changed to "WXGA (1280x768) or higher."

DOWNLOAD AND EXPAND THE ARCHIVE FILE

Read the Software License Agreement at the bottom of this page and tick the "I Agree..." checkbox.
Click the "Download" button to download the BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII installer (bts_katana2_m210.zip).
Double-click the downloaded zipped file to unzip it.

HOW TO INSTALL

Double-click "BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII Installer.pkg" in the unzipped folder.
-The installer starts.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install.

STARTING THE APPLICATION

Connect KATANA MkII and Mac with USB cable.
Turn on the KATANA MkII.
Go to "Applications" and open the "BOSS" folder, then double-click "BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA MkII(.app)" inside the folder.
-Selection screen of connecting device will appear for the first time you run the software. After the second time running, the device will be chosen automatically.
Select KATANA and click "OK".
*During using the application, if a message prompting you to allow access appears, click "OK".
*The device can be changed from the DEVICE SETTING.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Operating System

macOS Big Sur 11.x / Monterey 12.x / Ventura 13.x
macOS 10.15

Computer

Mac computer with Apple silicon
Mac computer with Intel processor

*An Internet connection is necessary to access BOSS TONE CENTRAL content and to update the BOSS TONE STUDIO. Some connection services may require an extra packet communication fee.
*This software has been found to work on typical computers that meet the above requirements, but we do not guarantee that it will run on all such computers. Please be aware that differences in design or conditions of use may produce differences in the processing power of otherwise similar computers.

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.

This is a legal agreement between you (an individual or a corporation) and Roland Corporation (herein referred to as "Roland") regarding the usage of this software product (herein referred to as "SOFTWARE"). Please read carefully the terms of this License Agreement before installing or using the SOFTWARE. By installing, copying, or starting the use of the SOFTWARE, you hereby consent to the terms of this License Agreement.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE

Roland grants you the following non-exclusive rights to use the SOFTWARE in accordance with the terms of this License Agreement.
(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.

2. COPYRIGHT

The SOFTWARE and its copyrights are the property of Roland and are protected by all international copyright laws and treaties.
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.

3. OTHER RESTRICTIONS

(a) You shall not modify, change, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE and the copyright notice and copyrighted logo.
Unauthorized copying, uploading to another network, distributing, modifying and/or attaching this software to other media or any other sales item is expressly forbidden.
(b) You shall not loan, rent, lease, sublicense or transfer the SOFTWARE, either in whole or in part, to any third party. But you may permanently transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying printed materials provided you retain no copies of the Software and recipient agrees to the terms of this License Agreement. If the SOFTWARE has been updated or upgraded, any transfer of the SOFTWARE must include the most recent update and all prior versions.
(c) If this SOFTWARE contains multiple templates of media (such as floppy disks and CD-ROM) and these media contain the same software, you may use only the one form of media that is appropriate for your computer. You shall not use the remaining form(s) of media on another computer.
(d) You may not use the Software from multiple locations of a multi-user or networked system at any time.

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.").
(b) The OSS, etc. in the case of the preceding paragraph shall be subject to the OSS, etc. license (herein referred to as "OSS License"), and you shall comply with the OSS License.
(c) If there are any differences between the terms of this License Agreement and the OSS License, the OSS License shall prevail and the terms of this License Agreement shall not apply.

4. NO WARRANTY

Roland makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to any of the software, including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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.

6. TERMINATION OF THE LICENSE

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.

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