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KatanaMan 23.1a

4.2 MB / 5K+ Downloads / Rating 3.9 - 53 reviews


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KatanaMan, developed and published by EatonPlan, has released its latest version, 23.1a, on 2024-11-03. This app falls under the Music & Audio category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.9, based on 53 reviews.

KatanaMan APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: au.eatonplan.katanaman.free

Updated: 3 months ago

Developer Name: EatonPlan

Category: Music & Audio

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing KatanaMan on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.9
Total 53 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2018-12-26
Doesn't Appear to Work With Katana v3 Update. Had already updated to v3 on my Katana 100 112 and found this app not to make any changes to the amp settings. Not sure if it's my tablet (USB set to MIDI) or an incompatibility between the app and the recent v3 upgrade. Will keep it installed in the hope that it is due to v3 that is later fixed in future app updates.

4 ★, on 2020-01-24
Still has same problem that only boss can fix via firmware which is the lack of ability to move mod menu in front or behind booster menu - boss needs to do this so you can have a mod like wah or booster like clean mid or treble ahead of the distortion fuzz od pedals. as soon as you use mod or boost like clean mid etc you are immediately limited to having access only to amps dist. channels for distortion and none of the pedals wasting all the great dist. od fuzz pedals in booster menu.

5 ★, on 2018-12-20
I wonder if it would be possible to connect footswitch (bluetooth?) to the phone to control app. Maybe creating footswitch based on computer keyboard internals. Connect it to phone by bluetooth or otg. Any suggestion?:)

5 ★, on 2019-04-05
Works good so far. I have a Samsung Note 9. I will definitely be upgrading to the pro version.

2 ★, on 2019-08-24
Still hangs my Samsung S8, despite making the recommended changes to the device.

1 ★, on 2019-01-24
app don't work at all with katana 50. What a disappointment.

Previous Versions

KatanaMan 23.1a
2024-11-03 / 4.2 MB / Android 5.0+

KatanaMan 16.5a
2023-01-25 / 1.8 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

KatanaMan Free Version

Supports :
- MkII amps firmware V2 and Series 1 firmware 4
- Android 12
1 Bluetooth connection to amp (via compatible MIDI/USD adapter)

KatanaMan connects to your Boss Katana guitar amplifier via a USB cable or Bluetooth. It allows direct control of most of the amp’s extensive features. Amp models, boost types, effects devices as well as basic amp controls can be selected and set from your device (phone or tablet) to create your desired tone.

Tones can be saved on your device as ‘patches’ for later use, and subsequently re-loaded into the amp with ease. The number of patches that can be saved on your device is limited only by the available storage.

Katana amplifier settings can be ‘tweaked’ and saved ‘on the fly’ making KatanaMan an ideal tool for the home guitarist, as well as practice sessions, studio work, on-stage performances etc.

KatanaMan Free - has access restricted to only a limited number of supported boost types and effects, and many features are disabled.

This version is intended to allow the connectivity between Android device and Katana amplifier to be tested prior to purchasing the fully featured version KatanaMan Pro

(See web site for instructions on connecting to your amp :
USB:
https://eatonplan.tech/pages/how-to-connect-my-android-device)
Bluetooth:
https://eatonplan.tech/pages/how-to-connect-using-bluetooth .

Connection Requirements
In order to connect your phone or tablet to your Katana amplifier you will require:
- A Katana 100 amplifier (Katana 50 will also work but some features may not be available)
- A USB cable suited to your amplifier. See your amp’s documentation for details.
- An OTG cable adapter (assuming that your phone / tablet has a mini USB socket)
- Your Android device must support OTG / ‘Host Mode’

Not all Android devices are capable of talking to the Katana amplifier.


KatanaMan Pro
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Please consider buying the KatanaMan Pro version to take advantage of the full set of features, including :
- unlimited Bluetooth connection time
- full suite of effects, boost, delay and reverb types
- chain EQ and global EQ
- system settings including Send / Return config, Cabinet Resonance etc
- Pedal Fx (Wah, Wah95E, Bend)
- amp channel management
- ability to save TSL patch files

Tips For Connecting to your Katana amplifier:
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1.Ensure that your OTG cable adapter works with your device. Using the OTG adapter, connect a USB memory stick to your device and ensure that it is recognised by Android, and that you can view the contents (eg using a ‘file manager’ app).
2.Download and install KatanaMan.
3.Ensure that KatanaMan is not running - ie not simply ‘minimised’, but stopped using the ’X’ icon in the top right of the app window. (If in doubt - re-start your device).
4.Connect the Katana amp to your device, using the appropriate cable (and OTG adapter if required), and turn the amp on.
5.Wait for a few seconds.
6.Android should prompt you as to what you want to happen with the USB connection. Choose to load KatanaMan, and select this as the default option if given the opportunity.
7.KatanaMan should then load and automatically connect to the amplifier. This usually occurs within 20 seconds. You will know when the connection is successful as the sliders on the amp view in the app will jump up from the 0 position to represent whatever the current knob positions are on your amp.
8.After this, KatanaMan should automatically load and connect each time you plug in the cable from the amp.
9.If you load a different version of KatanaMan onto your device, be sure to uninstall the old version first. Otherwise, the old version may continue to be loaded when the cable is plugged in.

New features

Version 16-5
- Adds MKII FwV2 support
- Adds Bluetooth support for connection to amp via compatible MIDI/USB adapter
- Adds Android 12 compatibility
Version 8-7
- allows connectivity with wider range of MkII devices
- fixes crash when selecting unsupported device type from 'drop down' menu

App Permissions

Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.