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.

Main 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

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 a USB-C®

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)Speaker30 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 (Include 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* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.