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 Katana-50 Gen 3 model strikes the perfect balance of punch and portability, offering 50 watts of Class AB power in a compact 1×12 combo.

Famous BOSS Effects

Katana Gen 3 features five simultaneous effect categories loaded with essential selections from the historic BOSS library. Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections offer enhanced sound quality, grab-and-go parameter controls, and three variations each for access to 15 unique effects. BOSS Tone Studio unlocks additional possibilities, allowing you to customize the onboard effects from 60 different types and tweak deep options not available from the amps panel. And when the optional Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor is installed, you can wirelessly edit sounds on the gig using the BTS editor app on your smartphone.

Sweet Spot Soundat Any Volume

As every tube amp lover knows, the sound becomes richer, fuller, and more responsive as you turn up the volume. Unfortunately, it also gets way too loud for many playing situations. An external power attenuator is a common solution, but it can introduce artifacts that color the amps tone and feel. The integrated Power Control in Katana Gen 3 delivers the best of all worlds, letting you dial in cranked-amp inspiration with no adverse effect on the sound. Just turn the panel knob to transparently harness the level for everything from live stage playing to daily bedroom jams.

Features:

Versatile Connectivity

• Power Amp In for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
• Stereo headphones jack and USB output with IR-based cabinet sound
• Record and play tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device* via aUSB-C

Expansion Options

• Jacks for up to two footswitches and an expression pedal
• 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
• Three Cabinet Resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep
• Customize the IR-based cabinet sound for the headphones and USB recording outputs
• Three Contour settings and multiple EQs for shaping the overall tone
• Save and organize Livesets for different playing applications

Specs:

• Type: Solid State
• Number of Channels: 2
• Total Power: 50W (25W, 0.5W setting)
• Speaker Size: 1 x 12″ Boss Custom Katana 70W
• Amp Modeling: Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown
• EQ: 3-band EQ, Presence, Contour switch
• Inputs: 1 x 1/4″ (in), 1 x 1/4″ (power amp in), 1 x 1/8″ (aux in)
• USB: 1 x USB-C
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth with BT-Dual Adaptor
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4″
• Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4″ (Channel, Solo), 1 x 1/4″ (EXP Pedal)
• Computer Connectivity: USB
• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
• Height: 15.68″
• Width: 18.56″
• Depth: 9.37″
• Weight: 25.81 lbs.