Boss Katana Artist Head Gen 3

With Katana Gen 3, the acclaimed BOSS stage amplifier series evolves to take your guitar ambitions to the next level. The flagship Katana Artist Head Gen 3 brings you the ultimate Katana experience, offering 100 watts of Class AB power and a host of advanced tone tools. New Tube Logic enhancements enrich the core platform with even greater sound, feel, and response, including an expressive Pushed amp character and a unique Bloom option that revoices the amp’s feel and response. BOSS Tone Studio has also been updated, making your editing workflow more intuitive than ever.

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, 1/4-inch and XLR line outputs, and USB output with IR-based cabinet sound
• Three speaker jacks: one 8-ohm and two 16-ohm (8-ohm total load supported)
• 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.

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)
• Companion Katana Cabinet 212 Waza with two 12-inch Waza speakers

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 outputs, and USB recording output
• Fine-tune the three Contour settings
• Customize the three Global EQs
• Effect loop controls, including post amp/post reverb positioning and series/parallel operation
• Save and organize Livesets for different playing applications