Boss issues KATANA-AIR System Program Ver.2.00 update
October 1, 2023 · 1 sources
Boss released KATANA-AIR System Program Ver.2.00 in October 2023, according to the update history on the company's support page1.
The update adds support for the editing and Session features introduced in BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA-AIR version 2.0.01. Boss states that BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA-AIR version 2.0.0 or later is required to use the new functions1.
Three booster types have been added to the amp's BOOSTER section: HM-2, METAL CORE and CENTA OD1. A PAN option has also been added to the DELAY and DELAY2 effects1.
"Newly added editing and Session features of BOSS TONE STUDIO for KATANA-AIR version 2.0.0 are now supported."
The download is a compressed file named katana_air_sys_v200.zip1. Updating requires the KATANA-AIR, a USB cable sold separately, and a computer with a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port running Windows or Mac1. Boss instructs users to connect the included AC adapter or use brand new alkaline or fully charged Ni-MH batteries during the update, and warns against turning the unit off while it runs1.
The current system version can be checked without a computer by holding the [CH A] and [CH B] buttons while turning the power on and reading the indicator colors of the [BST/MOD], [DELAY/FX] and [REVERB] buttons1. For version 2.00, Boss lists red on [BST/MOD], red on [DELAY/FX] and green on [REVERB]1.
| Version | BST/MOD | DELAY/FX | REVERB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | Red | Green | Red |
| 1.01 | Red | Green | Green |
| 1.10 | Green | Red | Red |
| 1.20 | Green | Red | Green |
| 1.30 | Red | Blinking orange | Red |
| 2.00 | Red | Red | Green |
Boss's update history lists earlier additions: EV-1-WL wireless MIDI expression pedal support in Ver.1.20 in July 2021, and FS-1-WL wireless foot switch support in Ver.1.30 in November 20221.