Boss Katana Head Gen 3

Boss Katana Head Gen 3 Product Details

Description

The Katana Gen 3 is the latest version of the successful BOSS amplifier series and takes your guitar ambitions to the next level. Thanks to new Tube Logic enhancements, the platform benefits from an even better sound, feel and response. Also included is an expressive pushed amp type that will delight all fans who love an amp at the limit. The BOSS Tone Studio app has also been revised. From now on, remote control of amp and effect settings is more intuitive than ever before. Katana Gen 3 is packed with inspiring sound tools and a multitude of connectivity options - the perfect choice for studio recording, live performances and everyday practicing. The compact Katana Head Gen 3 offers 100 watts of Class AB power, a unique Bloom option from the top-of-the-range Katana Artist Gen 3 and an integrated 5'' speaker for practicing and monitoring sounds.

Katana Gen 3: Boundless inspiration

With its groundbreaking Tube Logic amplifier design and customizable Class AB power amp performance, the BOSS Katana series has earned a permanent place in the rigs of guitarists around the world since its launch in 2016. The Katana amplifiers are based on decades of BOSS development experience and combine a professional sound in the style of a tube amplifier with modern advantages such as integrated effects, presets that can be called up at the touch of a button, in-depth sound processing and reduced weight. With the Katana Gen 3, the amplifiers become even more versatile and enable an unprecedented playing experience.

Optimized Tube Logic sounds

Tube Logic reproduces a tube circuit with all its complex interactions down to the smallest detail. We continue this approach with the further development of the five amplifier characters from the previous Katana models, including the iconic Brown high-gain amplifier. The new Pushed character illustrates the optimized dynamic processes of the Katana Head Gen 3. Experience the full dynamic gain structure of a clean combo amp that is driven into saturation. In addition, all six amplifier characters have a variation, resulting in a total of twelve different sounds. The Bloom switch goes one step further and activates a separate circuit that brings a completely independent sound behavior with it. The sound is given a sharper attack and at the same time a particularly dynamic response in the bass range - two characteristics that are usually difficult to achieve at the same time.

Sweet spot sound at any volume

Every tube amp fan knows that the more you turn up the volume control, the fuller, richer and more dynamic the sound becomes. Unfortunately, the volume required for this is not compatible with all playing situations. This is where external power limiters often come into play, but they can lead to sound artifacts that affect the sound and response of the amplifier. The integrated power control of the Katana Gen 3 combines the best of both worlds: the playing feel of a fully turned up amp even at moderate volumes without compromising the sound. In addition to the main output for connecting an external speaker, the amplifier also has an integrated 5'' speaker for uncomplicated practicing and adjusting of sounds.

Renowned BOSS effects

The Katana Gen 3 offers five simultaneously usable effect categories, equipped with a variety of effects from the long BOSS history. With direct access controls and three variations each, the Booster, Mod, FX, Delay and Reverb sections provide optimized sounds and a total of 15 individual effects. The BOSS Tone Studio offers even more possibilities. Here, 60 effect types and numerous detailed parameters are available, allowing you to customize the amplifier's internal effects precisely to your preferences. In combination with the optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adapter and the BTS Editor app, you can even control and adjust your sounds wirelessly during a gig.

Unrivaled sound editing

The BOSS Tone Studio software for the Katana Gen 3 models has been visually redesigned and offers new graphical settings that allow you to customize your sound even faster and more intuitively. Here you will find numerous tools for amplifier and effect processing, you can change the effect order and shape the overall sound to your liking with the 3-way Contour control and several EQs. In addition to higher-level settings and behaviors, you can also create and manage your own setups for your gigs in the software. You also have access to the BOSS Tone Exchange platform, where you can download professional setups and share your sounds with the global Katana community.

Comprehensive live control

The Katana Head Gen 3 offers a variety of powerful tools for modern performers. Eight memory slots are available for saving and recalling complete amp and effect setups. You will also find separate connections on the rear panel for external control via footswitch, expression pedal and MIDI. The GA-FC and GA-FC EX foot controllers offer even more possibilities, allowing you to comprehensively control your Katana Gen 3 live: switch tone settings, switch effects on/off, use multiple expression pedals and more. In addition, the GA-FX EX has an expansion mode for connecting a second GA-FX model to double the number of footswitches or control two Katana amplifiers simultaneously.

Features:

• Boss - Katana Head Gen 3
• 3rd generation of the Katana amplifier with enhanced tube-logic sound and extended expressiveness
• 100 watt amplifier for stage use with integrated 5'' practice speaker
• Six amplifier characters, including new pushed type and selectable sound variation per character
• Five independent effect sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay and Reverb
• Bloom switch activates independent circuit with modified response
• 3-way Contour control for controlling the timbre
• Three cabinet resonance types: Vintage, Modern and Deep
• Eight tone setting memory locations for saving all amplifier and effect settings
• Power control for overdriven amp sounds and dynamic response at low volumes
• Revised Boss Tone Studio app (Windows/macOS) for editing sounds on a computer or mobile device
• Load and share Katana sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange
• Compatible with stored sounds from previous Katana stage amplifier models
• Speaker output (8 Ohm)
• Power amp input for preamps, modeling amps and multi-effects units
• Stereo expansion output for linking a second Katana amplifier
• Send/return loop for external pedals
• Stereo headphone jack, line output and USB output with IR speaker sound
• Recording/playback of tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device* via USB-C®
• MIDI input for advanced remote control
• Connections for up to two footswitches and one expression pedal
• Compatible with GA-FC and GA-FC EX foot controllers for comprehensive live control
• Optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI dual adapter (BT-DUAL) for wireless audio playback from a mobile device and sound editing in the BTS app (iOS/Android)