# BTS for KATANA-AIR

> BOSS TONE STUDIO: KATANA-AIR

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1336823491](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1336823491)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1336823491`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Roland Corporation
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 2.30 / 5 (69 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-01
- **First published:** 2018-06-05
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bts-for-katana-air/id1336823491)
- **Website:** [https://www.boss.info/global/categories/amplifiers/](https://www.boss.info/global/categories/amplifiers/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.roland.com/global/privacy/](https://www.roland.com/global/privacy/)

## Description

BTS for KATANA-AIR brings official tone studio features to KATANA-AIR and KATANA-AIR EX: Bluetooth pairing with iPhone/iPad, tone editing, downloading additional tones (Livesets), and Tone Librarian. The app requires KATANA-AIR system version 2.0.0+ and BOSS KATANA-AIR/KATANA-AIR EX hardware.

Version 2.0 adds a Session feature to enjoy KATANA-AIR with YouTube and stored music, plus access to BOSS Tone Exchange for sharing and downloading Livesets globally. An active internet connection is required for Tone Exchange, and iOS 15+/iPadOS 15+ is required for the exchange.

## Rankings

- #201,539 — Overall

## Review summary

Users repeatedly report connectivity, stability, and UX struggles—apps frequently crash or fail to pair, and the iPad experience is hampered by lack of landscape mode. Patch availability is limited despite Tone Exchange support. When it works, the app is valued for remote amp control and patch management, but reliability and usability are common pain points across reviews.

### Pros

- Enables wireless remote control of the Katana Air from iOS devices, allowing on‑the‑fly tone adjustments without touching the amp.
- Patch management via Tone Exchange with patches available (e.g., Blues patches) and ongoing patch updates.
- Useful for Katana Air and related AIRSTEP setups, with cross‑model editing capabilities.
- Occasional positive developer support/updates that improve compatibility (e.g., iOS updates).

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity/pairing problems across devices (phone, tablet, iPad) that prevent reliable use.
- Crashes and instability (especially on iOS 14 and during connection attempts) requiring reinstall or workaround.
- Clunky, unintuitive UX with limited real‑time control and hard-to-navigate menus; difficult to remember presets.
- Lack of landscape mode on iPad and other UI orientation issues that hinder usability on tablets.
- Limited patch library and Tone Exchange integration feel insufficient for serious tone editing.

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