Masta' C
Well-known member
Re: The Reliability of my Boss Katana Artist is...Shocking!
The new V.2 series introduces some subtle, but really nice updates to the software and onboard control options. Patches on the V.2 aren't backwards compatible, from what I understand, but that's not a big loss, as there's tons out there for the V.1 and most users create their own regardless. Plus, V.1 patches are compatible with the V.2 if you ever decide to upgrade. If you haven't done so already, take a look at Juca Nery's patches: https://jucaneryguitar.com/product/premium/
As for the V.1 Artist vs the 100, there really aren't any differences in terms of software, etc. You're basically spending 30% more for a 10% improvement in sound (better speaker/larger cab) and a 20% improvement in usability with the controls being on the front, plus a cabinet resonance knob, which is kinda cool. For me, it was worth it and if I buy a V.2 at some point, I will get an Artist again.
Of course, that depends on how Boss treats me this time around. Their first response was very generic, so I wrote them back with increased concern for the "safety hazard" that this electric shock presents. Waiting to hear back again.
On the plus side, I'm seeing used V.1 Artists breaking the $400 shipped price barrier with a GA-FC footswitch included (which is normally $100+ on its own and can be used with the V.2 later on).
The new V.2 series introduces some subtle, but really nice updates to the software and onboard control options. Patches on the V.2 aren't backwards compatible, from what I understand, but that's not a big loss, as there's tons out there for the V.1 and most users create their own regardless. Plus, V.1 patches are compatible with the V.2 if you ever decide to upgrade. If you haven't done so already, take a look at Juca Nery's patches: https://jucaneryguitar.com/product/premium/
As for the V.1 Artist vs the 100, there really aren't any differences in terms of software, etc. You're basically spending 30% more for a 10% improvement in sound (better speaker/larger cab) and a 20% improvement in usability with the controls being on the front, plus a cabinet resonance knob, which is kinda cool. For me, it was worth it and if I buy a V.2 at some point, I will get an Artist again.
Of course, that depends on how Boss treats me this time around. Their first response was very generic, so I wrote them back with increased concern for the "safety hazard" that this electric shock presents. Waiting to hear back again.
On the plus side, I'm seeing used V.1 Artists breaking the $400 shipped price barrier with a GA-FC footswitch included (which is normally $100+ on its own and can be used with the V.2 later on).
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