Boss Katana Gen 3 100 1x12" Combo Guitar Amplifier

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 1x12 combo.

FEATURES

• Versatile Connectivity

  • 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 USB-C®
    • 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

Specifications

• Rated Power Output: 100 W
• Nominal Input Level:
  • Input: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
  • AUX IN: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
  • RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)
• Speaker: 30 cm (12 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
  • Amp Type switch (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
• 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
• 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
• Bluetooth Adaptor Slot: Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
• AC IN jack

Power Consumption

• 77 W

Accessories

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

Options (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)
• Amplifier Stand: BAS-1

Size and Weight (including handle and rubber feet)

• Width: 530 mm (20-7/8 inches)
• Depth: 248 mm (9-13/16 inches)
• Height: 445 mm (17-1/2 inches)
• Weight: 14.8 kg (32 lbs 11 oz)

Versatile Connectivity

• 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 USB-C®
  • 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