Redefine your sound with this game-changing, next generation amp head.
The BOSS Katana Artist Amp Head Gen 3 provides the ultimate experience for serious guitarists seeking tube-like tone and expressiveness. This 100-watt amp head is the flagship of the Katana series, offering enhanced Tube Logic sound and a sophisticated set of tone tools to shape your perfect sound. Six amp characters including the newly developed "Pushed" type provide responsive, dynamic sound. A dedicated "Bloom" circuit introduces a totally different amp feel with a sharp attack and rich low end. Shape your tone with five independent effects sections, Contour control and Cabinet Resonance. Store your sounds in eight memories and control everything from the updated BOSS Tone Studio editor. For the best Katana experience, pair it with the Katana Cabinet 212 Waza featuring custom Waza speakers. BOSS continues to lead in sound innovation with the new Katana Gen 3 amplifiers, featuring revamped I/O and six unique amp characters—expandable to 12 with the Variation button. The latest models include the PUSHED edge of breakup amp tones and the BLOOM voicing switch on the HEAD and ARTIST models, enhancing every detail of your tone with superior sound quality, a customizable UI, and optional wireless streaming via the BTS app.
Tube Logic Technology for Authentic Tube Tone
BOSS' Tube Logic technology recreates the complex circuitry of tube amps at a component level to provide professional tube tone with modern reliability. The Katana Artist Head Gen 3 enhances this platform with refinements to all five amp characters for greater sound, feel and response. The new Pushed character gives you the touch-responsive gain of a cranked combo amp. Select a variation for any of the six amp characters to
A Refined Platform for Your Creativity
The Katana Artist Head Gen 3 builds on the acclaimed Katana platform with even greater musicality and nuance. Enhancements to the Tube Logic architecture yield the complex sound, feel and responsiveness of vintage tube amps. The "Pushed" amp character provides dynamic, touch-sensitive gain ideal for expressive lead playing. Engage the "Bloom" circuit to revoice the amp with a fast attack and tight low end, characteristics challenging to achieve together. With six amp characters plus variations, you have a spectrum of tone at your fingertips.
Shape Your Signature Sound
A full complement of tone tools allows crafting your signature sound. Use five effects sections—Booster, Mod, FX, Delay and Reverb—to season your tone with over 60 premium BOSS effects. The three-way Contour shapes the overall voicing. Choose between Vintage, Modern and Deep resonance. Save favorite settings to eight memories and recall them instantly. The Power Control provides cranked-amp tone at low volumes. Connect to the BOSS Tone Studio editor on your computer or mobile device for an intuitive editing experience.
A Robust Platform for Performance
The Katana Artist Head Gen 3 handles any playing situation with power and flexibility. Drive up to two speaker cabinets for bold, expansive tone. The Katana Cabinet 212 Waza pairs perfectly, loaded with custom Waza speakers for vintage British stack character. Stereo Expand mode links with another Katana amp. Effects loop, line outputs and USB provide routing options. Control external MIDI gear with the rear-panel jack. The optional GA-FC foot controller provides quick access to amp and effects functions. For cable-free convenience, add the Bluetooth Audio MIDI Adaptor.
The Complete Katana Experience
For guitarists seeking maximum tone and control in a professional package, the Katana Artist Head Gen 3 delivers. It provides the Katana platform's fullest musicality and most sophisticated tools for crafting your signature sound. Pair it with the Katana Cabinet 212 Waza for an unparalleled Katana experience. Plug in and tap into decades of BOSS amp-building expertise. The Katana Artist Head Gen 3 inspires your creativity.
*Note: Compatibility with all third-party devices and software is not guaranteed. An upcoming firmware update will provide generic driver support
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)
- Power consumption: 77 W
- 30 cm (12") x 1
- Power switch: Yes
- Resonance knob: Yes
- Presence knob: Yes
- Master knob: Yes
- Solo level knob: Yes
- Solo delay knob: Yes
- Solo button: Yes
- Solo tap button: Yes
- Line out button: Yes
- Line out switch: Custom, REC, Blend, Live
- Global EQ button: Yes
- Power control switch: Standby, 0.5 W, Half, Max
- Cab resonance switch: Vintage, Modern, Deep
- Variation button: Yes
- Bloom button: Yes
- Amp type knob: Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown
- Gain knob: Yes
- Volume knob: Yes
- Contour button: Yes
- Bass knob: Yes
- Middle knob: Yes
- Treble knob: Yes
- Booster button: Yes
- Mod button: Yes
- FX button: Yes
- Delay button: Yes
- Reverb button: Yes
- Tap button: Yes
- Booster knob: Yes
- Mod knob: Yes
- FX knob: Yes
- Delay knob: Yes
- Reverb knob: Yes
- Bank button: Yes
- CH1 button: Yes
- CH2 button: Yes
- CH3 button: Yes
- CH4 button: Yes
- Panel button: Yes
- Stereo expand switch: Yes
- 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
- Input jack: 1/4" phone type
- Power amp in jack: 1/4" phone type
- Line out jacks: XLR type, 1/4" phone type
- Send jack: 1/4" phone type
- Return jack: 1/4" phone type
- Stereo phones jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
- Speaker out 16 ohms A jack: 1/4" phone type
- Speaker out 16 ohms B jack: 1/4" phone type
- Speaker out 8 ohms jack: 1/4" phone type
- Exp pedal jack: 1/4" TRS phone type
- GA-FC/CTL CH1/CH2 Solo jack: 1/4" 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
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 24.84" (631 mm) x 9.69" (246 mm) x 11.66" (296 mm)
- Speaker: 12" (30 cm) x 1
- Weight: 27 lb. 5.4 oz. (12.4 kg)
Features
- 100W Katana Artist Amp Head Gen 3 with enhanced Tube Logic
- Includes PUSHED type for dynamic sound, BLOOM circuit for sharp attack
- Five effects sections, Contour control, Cabinet Resonance, eight memory slots
- Pair with Katana Cabinet 212 Waza for optimal performance, optional BTS app streaming