KATANA BASS System Program (Ver.1.03)

HOW TO TELL THE VERSION
Please check the version of the system working on your KATANA BASS before downloading the archive file.
 
  1. Turn the POWER switch on while holding down the [ TAP ] button.
  2. The five EFFECTS indicators display the current version.
    If the indicators light up as described below, the system is at the latest version.
    SHAPE : Lighted in red
    CH3 : Lighted in red
    PANEL : Lighted in red

    If the indicators light up in a different way than just described, perform an update.
  3. When you have finished verifying the version, turn off the power.
* Don't perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.
UPDATE HISTORY
[ Ver.1.03 ] MAR 2022
Bug Fixes
The following bug was fixed.
  • In the Librarian, sound sometimes fails to be produced when a patch for which Blend is set to ON is imported.
  • The correct tone fails to be selected when the TYPE value of REVERB in FX2 is edited using the editor.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE YOUR KATANA BASS
  • KATANA BASS
  • USB cable
    * The update is carried out with the unit and the computer connected via USB.
    Provide a cable suitable for connection to the computer you're using.
  • Computer (Windows or Mac) equipped with a USB port compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE UPDATE
  • Never apply this update data to any product other than the KATANA BASS. This update data may destroy the data or system program of other products.
  • Never power-off your KATANA BASS while the update is in progress!
    If a power failure or similar accident occurs during the update process, the KATANA BASS won't be able to start up in normal operating mode. This will require servicing, so you will need to contact Roland service center near you if this occurs.
  • We regret that we are unable to answer questions regarding the update procedure using this system program. Please perform the update responsibly, following the directions given in this document.
DOWNLOAD AND EXPAND THE ARCHIVE FILE
Download the file named "katanabass_sys_v103.zip".
The downloaded file is an archive file in zip format.
Right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the instructions.
PROCEDURE FOR THE UPDATE
Caution
  • You must not rename the extracted files.
  • Never turn off the KATANA BASS's power while the update is in progress. Otherwise the system program or the KATANA BASS itself may be destroyed.
Please install the extracted system program files into your KATANA BASS according to the following procedure.
  1. Adjust the [ MASTER ] knob to minimum.
    * Do not connect the KATANA BASS and the computer yet.
  2. Turn the POWER switch on while holding down both the [ CH1 ] and [ PANEL ] Tone Setting buttons.
    The indicators for the [BLEND] buttons flash.
  3. Connect the computer to the KATANA BASS's USB port by a USB cable.
    The indicators for the [BLEND] buttons stop flashing and stay lighted, and a "BOSSKTNBASS" drive appears on the computer screen.
  4. Open the BOSSKTNBASS icon.
    "Removable Disk (*:)" may appear instead of the BOSSKTNBASS icon.
  5. Copy (drag and drop) all the files included in the "katanabass_sys_v103" folder into the "BOSSKTNBASS" icon.
    * Do not copy the "katanabass_sys_v103" folder.
  6. Disconnect the BOSSKTNBASS from the computer.
    With Windows
    Right-click on the "BOSSKTNBASS" icon in My Computer (or the "Removable Disk (*:)" icon) and execute "Eject."
    With macOS
    Drag the "BOSSKTNBASS" icon to the Trush icon in the Dock.
  7. Disconnect the USB cable.
    The [TAP] button flashes.
  8. Press [ TAP ] button to start the update process.
    While the update is in progress, the indicators on the panel light up.
  9. When the update has finished, the indicators on the panel slowly flash simultaneously.
  10. Turn the KATANA BASS power off.
    This completes the update operation. The new system program runs at the next startup.
    Follow the procedure for verifying the version to verify that the version has been updated.

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