Description
With Katana Gen 3, the acclaimed BOSS stage amplifier series evolves to take your guitar ambitions to the next level. New Tube Logic enhancements enrich the core platform with even greater sound, feel, and response, including an expressive Pushed amp character that edge-of-breakup fans will love. The BOSS Tone Studio app has also been updated, making your remote amp and effects editing workflow more intuitive than ever. Loaded with inspiring tone tools and diverse connectivity options, Katana Gen 3 is your indispensable centerpiece for studio recording, live performance, and daily practice.
Equipped with 100 watts of Class AB power, the Katana-100 Gen 3 model delivers big, stage-ready sound in an easy-to-carry 1×12 combo.Backed by our advanced Tube Logic amplifier architecture and reactive Class AB power, the BOSS Katana series has become a standard for guitarists everywhere since its introduction in 2016. Katana amps embody decades of BOSS development knowledge, providing professional, tube-inspired sound coupled with modern advantages like onboard effects, one-touch memory recall, deep sound customization, and reduced weight. Katana Gen 3 elevates the lineup with even more range and versatility, bringing you a playing experience that goes where no other amps can.
As every tube amp lover knows, the sound becomes richer, fuller, and more responsive as you turn up the volume. Unfortunately, it also gets way too loud for many playing situations. An external power attenuator is a common solution, but it can introduce artifacts that color the amp’s tone and feel. The integrated Power Control in Katana Gen 3 delivers the best of all worlds, letting you dial in cranked-amp inspiration with no adverse effect on the sound. Just turn the panel knob to transparently harness the level for everything from live stage playing to daily bedroom jams.
Features:
· Third-generation Katana amplifier with evolved Tube Logic sound and expressiveness
· Stage-ready 100-watt combo amp with a custom 12-inch speaker
· Six amp characters—including the newly developed Pushed type—plus a selectable variation for each
· Five independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb
· Three-way Contour for shaping the overall tonal color
· Three Cabinet Resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep
· Eight Tone Setting memories for storing all amp and effect settings
· Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes
· Updated BOSS Tone Studio app (Windows/macOS) for remote editing from a computer or mobile device
· Download and share Katana sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange
· Compatible with sounds created on previous stage-class Katana models
· Power Amp In for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
· Stereo Expand function to link with a second Katana amp
· Send/return loop for external pedals
· Stereo headphones jack, line output, and USB output with IR-based cabinet sound
· Record and play tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device* via a USB-C®
· Jacks for up to two footswitches and an expression pedal
· Supports the GA-FC and GA-FC EX Foot Controllers for complete stage control
· Optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (BT-DUAL) for wireless audio playback from a mobile device and remote editing from the BTS app (iOS/Android)
· Newly updated interface for a more intuitive workflow
· Customize the onboard effects with over 60 premium BOSS types
· Detailed amp and effect editing tools, including deep parameter controls, effect order, and more
· Customize the IR-based cabinet sound for the headphones, line out, and USB recording output
· Fine-tune the three Contour settings
· Shape the overall tone with multiple EQs
· Effect loop controls, including post amp/post reverb positioning and series/parallel operation
· Save and organize Livesets for different playing applications
