Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 Guitar Amp

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Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 Guitar Amp

Since its debut in 2016, the BOSS Katana series has set a new standard for guitar amplifiers, thanks to its advanced Tube Logic technology and reactive Class AB power. These amps are the culmination of decades of BOSS innovation, offering professional, tube-like sound with modern features such as onboard effects, one-touch memory recall, extensive sound customisation, and lightweight design. The Katana Gen 3 builds on this legacy, providing even more range and versatility for an unmatched playing experience.

Refined Tube Logic Tones

The Tube Logic technology meticulously recreates tube circuitry and its complex interactions, delivering the authentic tone and feel of classic tube amps. The Katana Gen 3 features improved versions of the five amp characters from previous models, including the iconic high-gain Brown type. The new Pushed character offers dynamic enhancements, giving you the touch-responsive gain of a clean combo pushed into harmonic saturation. Each of the six amp characters includes a selectable variation, providing a total of 12 unique tones to suit any musical style.

Consistent “Sweet Spot” Sound at Any Volume

Tube amps are known for sounding richer, fuller, and more responsive at higher volumes, but this often becomes impractical for many settings. While external power attenuators can help, they often introduce unwanted artifacts. The Katana Gen 3’s integrated Power Control allows you to achieve cranked-amp tones at any volume without compromising sound quality. Simply adjust the panel knob to set the perfect level, whether for live performances or quiet bedroom practice.

Renowned BOSS Effects

The Katana Gen 3 includes five simultaneous effect categories featuring selections from the historic BOSS library. The Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections each offer three variations, providing a total of 15 unique effects. The BOSS Tone Studio further expands these capabilities, allowing you to customise effects from 60 different types and access advanced editing options not available from the amp’s panel. With the optional Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor, you can wirelessly edit sounds during gigs using the BTS editor app on your smartphone.

Unmatched Sound Shaping

The BOSS Tone Studio for Katana Gen 3 introduces new visual enhancements and graphic customisation options, making tone crafting faster and more intuitive. You can explore amp and effect editing tools, change the effect order, and shape the overall sound using the three-way Contour control and multiple EQs. Configure system-wide settings, organise custom setups for all your gigs, and access BOSS Tone Exchange to download professional setups and share sounds with the global Katana community.

Complete Stage Command

The Katana-100 Gen 3 offers powerful tools for modern performers. Eight Tone Setting memories allow you to store and recall complete amp/effect setups instantly. Rear-panel jacks support remote control with footswitches and an expression pedal. The GA-FC and GA-FC EX Foot Controllers expand your capabilities, providing comprehensive stage control solutions for your Katana Gen 3. Switch Tone Settings, turn effects on/off, integrate multiple expression pedals, and more. The GA-FC EX model also includes an expansion option to double your footswitches or control two Katana amps simultaneously.

Expand Your Range

The Katana-100 Gen 3 adapts to all your creative needs. Link two amps via the Stereo Expand function, with master control from the main amp and stereo effects like chorus, delay, and reverb spread across both amps for a wide, immersive sound. Alternatively, connect to the Power Amp In jack to bypass the Katana preamp and use the reactive Class AB power section to amplify a modeller or an external preamp. (*Stereo Expand is supported on all Katana Gen 3 and MkII models except the Katana-50 Gen 3 and Katana-50 MkII.)

Comprehensive Connectivity

The Katana-100 Gen 3 provides versatile connectivity to meet every need. Plug in headphones for quiet practice with stereo sound, send a feed to a house PA via the Line Out jack, and record to your favourite music software on computers and mobile devices via USB-C. All audio outputs feature IR-based cabinet simulation for superior direct tone, with three Air Feel types and two customisable settings available in BOSS Tone Studio.