Boss Katana Head Gen 3

The BOSS KATANA Gen 3 range is here with another amp character, evolved tube logic, improved tone storage and an updated app to once again take its spot as the go-to amplifier for the modern guitarist. This amplifier is a 100-watt amp head with a built-in 5-inch practice speaker, with evolved Tube Logic sound, 12 amp characters, onboard BOSS effects, an incredible app and more. With the additon of the BOSS BT-DUAL Blueooth Adapter, you can literally remote edit your settings and playback from your phone!

Key Features

• Six Amp Characters – Choose from brown, lead, crunch, clean, acoustic, & new to the family: pushed. Pushed simulates an amplifier that is being worked to the max! Each sound has a selectable variation.
• Five Effect Sections – Select booster, mod, FX, delay, reverb, or a combination of both!
• Third Generation Expressiveness – Equipped with evolved Tube Logic sound enrich the core platform with even greater sound, feel, and response, including an expressive Pushed amp character that edge-of-breakup fans will love.
• Built–In Practice Speaker – A custom 5-inch speaker is installed in the head to make practice easier! This is a feature that is very rare in an amp head.
• Silent Practice – Plug in your headphones and practice silently with high-definition stereo sound.
• Recording Made Easy – Send a feed to a house PA via the Line Out jack and record to your favorite music software on computers and mobile devices over USB-C.
• The Bloom Switch – The bloom switch engages a dedicated circuit that revoices the amp’s feel and response.
• Store your Favourite Tones – Eight tone setting memories for storing all amp and effect settings.
• Versatile Connectivity – Use the power amp in for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects. Use the stereo headphones jack and USB output with IR-based cabinet sound to record/playback tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device.
• Updated BOSS Tone Studio App – Use the app for remote editing from a computer or mobile device. (Windows/macOS)
• Download & Share User Created Tones – Download and share KATANA sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange.

Expansion Options

The KATANA Gen 3 100w Combo has jacks for up to two footswitches and an expression pedal. If you use the optional Bluetooth audio MIDI dual adaptor, (BT-DUAL) you can get wireless audio playback from a mobile device and remote editing from the Boss Tone Studio app.

BOSS Tone Studio

The BOSS Tone Studio has an updated interface for a more intuitive workflow. Customize the onboard effects with over 60 premium BOSS types. There are a whole host of detailed amp and effect editing tools, including deep parameter controls, effect order, and more – you can even save and organize livesets for different playing applications!

“Sweet Spot” Sound at Any Volume

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. The integrated Power Control in KATANA Gen 3 is the solution, letting you dial in cranked-amp inspiration with no adverse effect on the sound.

A Whole Range of Boss Effects

The KATANA Gen 3 features five simultaneous effect categories loaded with essential selections from the historic BOSS library. Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections offer enhanced sound quality, grab-and-go parameter controls, and three variations each for access to 15 unique effects.

Unrivaled Sound Shaping

The BOSS Tone Studio for KATANA Gen 3 offers new visual enhancements and graphic customization options that make crafting your tone faster and more intuitive. Explore amp and effect editing tools, change the effect order, and shape the overall sound with the three-way Contour control and multiple EQs.

Save and Control Your Tones

KATANA 100 Gen 3 offers several powerful tools for controlling your sounds. Four Tone Setting memories let you store complete amp/effect setups and recall them with a touch. With footswitches and an expression pedal, you can remotely switch memories and control a variety of custom assignments that you’ve set up in BOSS Tone Studio. Simply Amazing.

Amplify External Modelers

Along with its self-contained operation, KATANA 100 Gen 3 is also a great monitor for an external setup such as a direct-to-PA pedalboard. All you need to do is connect to the Power Amp In jack to bypass the KATANA preamp and use the reactive Class AB power section to amplify any modeler or external preamp.

Rated Power Output

• 30 W (Using internal speaker)
• 100 W (Using external speaker)

Nominal Input Level

• INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
• AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
• RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)

Speaker

• 12 cm (5 inches) x 1

Controls

• POWER switch
• PRESENCE knob
• MASTER knob
• SOLO button
• POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, HALF, MAX)
• CAB RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)

Amplifier

• VARIATION button
• BLOOM button
• AMP TYPE knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, PUSHED, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
• GAIN knob
• VOLUME knob

Equalizer

• CONTOUR button
• BASS knob
• MIDDLE knob
• TREBLE knob

Effect

• BOOSTER button
• MOD button
• FX button
• DELAY button
• REVERB button
• TAP button
• BOOSTER knob
• MOD knob
• FX knob
• DELAY knob
• REVERB knob

Tone Setting

• CH1 button
• CH2 button
• CH3 button
• CH4 button
• PANEL button

Stereo Expand

• STEREO EXPAND switch

Indicators

• VARIATION
• BLOOM
• ACOUSTIC
• CLEAN
• PUSHED
• CRUNCH
• LEAD
• BROWN
• CONTOUR
• BOOSTER
• MOD
• FX
• DELAY
• REVERB
• TAP
• SOLO
• CH1
• CH2
• CH3
• CH4
• PANEL

Connectors

• INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• SPEAKER OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type (Minimum 8 ohms)
• STEREO PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• EXP PEDAL jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• GA-FC/CTL CH1/CH2 SOLO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• USB port: USB C type
• MIDI IN connector
• BLUETOOTH ADAPTOR SLOT: BluetoothⓇ Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
• AC IN jack

Power Consumption

• 77 W

Dimensions (Include handle and rubber feets)

• 470 (W) x 228 (D) x 215 (H) mm
• 18-9/16 (W) x 9 (D) x 8-1/2 (H) inches

Weight

• 8 kg
• 19 lbs 7 oz

Accessories

• Owner’s manual
• Power cord
• GA-FC sticker