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.
The compact Katana Head Gen 3 features 100 watts of Class AB power, a unique Bloom option derived from the flagship Katana Artist Gen 3, and an onboard 5-inch speaker for practice and checking tones.
MAIN FEATURES
- Third-generation Katana amplifier with evolved Tube Logic sound and expressiveness
- Stage-ready 100-watt amp head with a built-in 5-inch practice 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
- Bloom switch engages a dedicated circuit that revoices the amp’s feel and response
- 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
Versatile Connectivity
- 8-ohm speaker jack
- 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®
- MIDI input for advanced remote control
*Compatibility with all third-party devices and software is not guaranteed. An upcoming firmware update will provide generic driver support.
Expansion Options
- 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)
BOSS Tone Studio
- 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
SPECIFICATIONSRated Power Output30 W (Using internal speaker)
100 W (Using external speaker)Nominal Input LevelINPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)Speaker12 cm (5 inches) x 1ControlsPOWER 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 switchIndicatorsVARIATION
BLOOM
ACOUSTIC
CLEAN
PUSHED
CRUNCH
LEAD
BROWN
CONTOUR
BOOSTER
MOD
FX
DELAY
REVERB
TAP
SOLO
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
PANELConnectorsINPUT 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 jackPower Consumption77 WAccessoriesOwner's manual
Power cord
GA-FC stickerOptions (sold separately)Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L, BOSS FS-6, BOSS FS-7
Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H
GA FOOT CONTROLLER (GA-FC, GA-FC EX)
Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (Model BT-DUAL)SIZE AND WEIGHT (INCLUDE HANDLE AND RUBBER FEET)Width470 mm
18-9/16 inchesDepth228 mm
9 inchesHeight215 mm
8-1/2 inchesWeight8.8 kg
19 lbs 7 oz* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
