Description

Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 1×12 Guitar Amplifier

The Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 1×12 Guitar Amplifier is a state of the art stage amplifier that elevates your guitar performance with its 100-watt Class AB power and custom 12-inch Waza speaker. This flagship model introduces advanced Tube Logic enhancements that enrich the sound, feel, and responsiveness of the amp, providing a dynamic range that caters to all playing styles. With a distinctive grey and black matrix grille, it not only sounds exceptional but also stands out visually on any stage.

New features like the expressive Pushed amp character and innovative Bloom switch offer unique tonal adjustments, making it easier than ever to achieve your desired sound. The amp also boasts six amp characters, each with a selectable variation, and five independent effects sections for extensive sound shaping. Integrated with the latest BOSS Tone Studio, the Katana Artist Gen 3 allows for comprehensive remote editing, making it a versatile choice for both studio recordings and live performances.

The Katana Artist Gen 3 leverages BOSS’s refined Tube Logic technology to offer richer and more impactful guitar tones. This cutting-edge approach simulates the intricate behaviour of tube amplifiers at a component level, resulting in a sound that’s both warm and dynamic. The amplifier’s responsive nature captures every nuance of your playing, from subtle touches to aggressive strumming, ensuring that the expressive capabilities of your performance are faithfully reproduced.

At the heart of the Katana Artist Gen 3 lies the custom 12-inch Waza speaker, engineered to reproduce the legendary tone and power of ’60s British stack speakers with modern reliability and output. This speaker brings a significant enhancement in power handling and sound quality, offering guitarists the opportunity to experience classic rock tones with the clarity and presence that contemporary performances demand. The speaker’s unique design ensures it performs exceptionally well across all volume levels.

The innovative Bloom switch is a standout feature of the Katana Artist Gen 3, providing musicians with the ability to revoice the amp’s dynamics and responsiveness. Engaging this switch alters the tonal balance, enhancing the low-end response and creating a sharper attack. This feature allows guitarists to find their sweet spot in the mix, perfect for styles that require distinct articulation and a powerful sonic presence. It’s an essential tool for those looking to push their creative boundaries.

BOSS Tone Studio has been updated alongside the launch of the Katana Artist Gen 3, offering an even more intuitive interface for customising sounds. This software provides users with deep control over amp parameters and effects, making it easier to tailor sounds directly from a computer or mobile device. With the ability to save and recall settings, users can seamlessly switch between detailed presets, ensuring they have the right tone for every performance or recording session.

Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 1×12 Guitar Amplifier Features:

• 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
  • RESONANCE knob
  • PRESENCE knob
  • MASTER knob
  • SOLO LEVEL knob
  • SOLO DELAY knob
  • SOLO button
  • SOLO TAP button
  • LINE OUT button
  • LINE OUT switch (CUSTOM, REC, BLEND, LIVE)
  • GLOBAL EQ 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:
  • BANK button
  • CH1 button
  • CH2 button
  • CH3 button
  • CH4 button
  • PANEL button
• Stereo Expand: STEREO EXPAND switch
• Line Out: GND LIFT switch (OFF, ON)
• Indicators:
  • VARIATION
  • BLOOM
  • ACOUSTIC
  • CLEAN
  • PUSHED
  • CRUNCH
  • LEAD
  • BROWN
  • CONTOUR
  • BOOSTER
  • MOD
  • FX
  • DELAY
  • REVERB
  • TAP
  • SOLO
  • SOLO TAP
  • LINE OUT
  • GLOBAL EQ
  • BANK
  • 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: XLR type and 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
  • SPEAKER OUT 16 ohms A and B jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  • SPEAKER OUT 8 ohms jack: 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 jack
• Power Consumption: 77 W
• Dimensions (Include handle and rubber feet): 630 (W) x 248 (D) x 515 (H) mm / 24-13/16 (W) x 9-13/16 (D) x 20-5/16 (H) inches
• Weight: 19 kg / 41 lbs 15 oz
• Accessories: Owner’s Manual, Power cord, GA-FC sticker