AIRSTEP Kat Edition
"A Game Changer Foot Controller for KATANA Amp"
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What can it do?
Hands-free switch channels, toggle effects, change effect types and tap tempo of KATANA 50/100/Head/Artist MkII & I.
Modify Amp sound with BTS App for iOS and Android, Wirelessly!
No setup required, Plug and Play!
Total game changer for KATANA-50 users.
Channel Mode - Blue LED
Effect Mode - Green LED
AIRSTEP Kat has more powerful functions than the BOSS GA-FC footswitch and can work simultaneously with it if you already have one. It has an additional "GA-FC Expand Mode" to make up for the lack of GA-FC.
NEW FEATURE
Multi-Press
GA-FC Expand Mode
All features are demoed in this video
Compare AIRSTEP Kat and BOSS GA-FC
With the AIRSTEP, you can finally control KATANA-50 just like the GA-FC and even more, like unlock five effects at once on MkI.
Function | AIRSTEP Kat | BOSS GA-FC |
---|---|---|
BTS App Wireless Connectivity | √ | × |
Switch Channels | √ | √ |
Toggle Effects | √ | √ |
Toggle Solo, PedalFx, EQ, Send/Return, etc. | √ | × |
Change Effect Type | √ | × |
Program Footswitch Function | √ | × |
Available for KATANA-50 | √ | × |
Unlock 5 effects at once on MKI | √ | × |
Expression Pedal Port in total | 1 | 3 |
AIRSTEP connects Amp via USB and BTS App via Bluetooth, it makes wireless communication between the two. You can wirelessly modify your Amp sound anywhere!
Note: The BOSS official App is BTS for KATANA-AIR, there are some differences from the computer version, but most functions are the same (check the differences). There's a third-party BTS App called KATANA Librarian, which is recommended and more powerful.
Check User Manual here.
Features
- Hand-free switch channels and toggle effects
- Modify Amp sound with phone App wirelessly
- Change Effect Type (color) and Tap Tempo
- Ability to program footswitch to additionally toggle Solo, PedalFx, EQ, Send/Return, etc.
- Simultaneously work with BOSS GA-FC footswitch
- Additional ''GA-FC Expand Mode" to make up for all the lack of GA-FC
- Unlock five effects at once on MkI
- Ability to connect the original BTS in Mac wirelessly
- Available for KATANA 50/100/Head/Artist MkII & I
- Firmware can be upgraded to keep up with the latest BOSS firmware
- Built-in rechargeable battery for 100 hours of continuous use
- Robust aluminum extruded shell
Reviews
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They can do more
The AIRSTEP series is an unprecedented foot controller, which can control almost all music-related devices and software around you. The AIRSTEP Kat Edition is one of AIRSTEP series product only used for KATANA MkII & I control.
Other Special Editions:
Spark Amp Footswitch - AIRSTEP Spk Edition;
THR-II Amp Footswitch - AIRSTEP YT Edition;
KATANA/WAZA-AIR Footswitch - AIRSTEP BW Edition;
If you want to control your devices with MIDI, switch the tube amp channel, control YouTube or DAW when playing, etc. We highly recommend you choose the regular AIRSTEP.
Control ability | AIRSTEP Kat Edition | AIRSTEP |
---|---|---|
KATANA Amp | √ | √ |
Spark Amp | × | √ |
THR-II Amp | × | √ |
KATANA/WAZA-AIR Amp | × | √ |
YouTube Video | × | √ |
YouTube Looper | × | √ |
Music Sheet | × | √ |
DAW | × | √ |
Expression Pedal In | × | √ |
5-Pin MIDI | × | √ |
USB MIDI | × | √ |
Bluetooth MIDI | × | √ |
Bluetooth HID | × | √ |
Relay Out | × | √ |
Price | 99USD | 259USD |
Check this playlist to learn more about what can AIRSTEP do.
Specifications
- 30 meters (100') wireless communication range
- Battery powered and rechargeable by 5V - 9V DC@200mA
- Robust aluminum extruded shell
- Weight: 650g
- Dimensions: 300 x 70 x 45(H) mm