Electric Guitar Combo

The Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 amp is a technological gem equipped with a Custom 12" Waza speaker driven by a 100 watt power amp. With its 6 distinct amp models and its Solo section equipped with a dedicated level boost and delay effect, this amp is designed to deliver an enriching sonic experience. Boss' 3rd Generation Katana stands out with its evolved Tube Logic tone, sophisticated tone tools and advanced performance features. The Katana Artist Gen 3 amplifier is a must-have for any guitarist looking to enhance their playing.

ARTICLE N° 94261
  • Boss Katana Artist Gen 3
  • Electric guitar amp
  • Amplification: modeling
  • Loud speaker :
  • Power: 100 W
  • Channels: 4
  • Amplifier control: ∅12" (300 mm) Waza Custom
  • Power switch: Standby / 0.5W / Half / Max
  • Amp type switch: acoustic / clean / pushed / crunch / lead / brown
  • Potentiometers: Gain, Volume, Resonance, Master
  • Equalizer: Bass / Middle / Treble / Presence
  • Effects: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb
  • Switch Resonance: Vintage / Modern / Deep
  • Switch Line Out: Custom / Rec / Blend / Live
  • Connections:
  • Input: jack ∅6.35 mm
  • Power amp in: jack ∅6.35 mm
  • Line out: XLR + jack ∅6.35 mm
  • In/Out effects loop: 2x ∅6.35 mm jack
  • Speaker output: 3x jack ∅6.35 mm
  • Headphone output: TRS jack ∅6.35 mm
  • GA-FC/CTL CH1/CH2 solo: TRS jack ∅6.35 mm
  • EXP pedal: TRS jack ∅6.35 mm
  • Aux in: mini-jack ∅3.5 mm
  • MIDI IN: 5-pin DIN
  • USB port: USB-C
  • Supplied with user manual, power cord, GA-FC sticker
  • Dimensions: 630 x 510 x 248 mm
  • Weight: 19 kg
  • Accessories sold separately:
  • Footswitch FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7, GA (GA-FC, GA-FC EX)
  • Roland EV-5, EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H expression pedal
  • Bluetooth audio MIDI dual adapter (BT-DUAL model)
  • BAS-1 amp support
The Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 amplifier stands out for its integration of the latest advances in Tube Logic sound technology.

Equipped with six amp characters, including the newly developed Pushed type, and a variation option for each character, it offers unrivaled sonic flexibility. The 12-inch Waza speaker, designed to reproduce the classic sound of British speakers, provides exceptional power and clarity, allowing guitarists to go from vintage to modern sound with ease.

Additionally, the Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 is equipped with a Solo section with a dedicated level boost and delay effect, giving musicians increased expressive capability when soloing. The Bloom switch engages a unique circuit that revises the amp's response, adding a new dimension to dynamics and playing feel.
Additionally, the Boss Tone Studio, updated for intuitive use, allows for quick and easy editing of amp parameters via a computer or mobile device.

For live performances, the Katana Artist Gen 3 amplifier offers Power Control options that deliver punchy amp sound even at low volumes.
The three cabinet resonance options, Vintage, Modern, and Deep, along with 8 tone setting memories, make this amp extremely adaptable to any musical situation.

With these advanced features, the Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 is the perfect tool for guitarists looking to push the boundaries of their sonic creativity.
RMS power (W)
 100
Power supply
 Mains powered
Headphone output
 Yes
Canals
 4
External effects loop
 Yes
Speaker output
 Yes
Aux input
 Yes
DI output
 Yes
Control pedal input
 Footswitch, Expression
Effects
 Reverb, Delay, Boost, Equalizer, Modulation
USB port
 Yes
Streaming
 Via adapter (sold separately)
Enclosure type
 Open
Amp modeling
 Yes
Speaker
 12"
Frequency setting
 3-band + presence
Here are some key elements of Tube Logic technology:

- Dynamic Response Modeling: Amps equipped with Tube Logic technology simulate the dynamic response of tube amps, including how they react to the guitarist's playing dynamics and the gradual saturation of the signal when pushed at high volume.

- Tube Behavior Simulation: This technology models the complex behavior of vacuum tubes, such as harmonic distortion, natural compression, and how tube amps respond to speaker loading.

- Improved reliability and maintenance: Unlike traditional tube amps, amps using Tube Logic technology do not need regular maintenance (such as replacing tubes) and are generally more robust and less prone to breakdowns .

- Sound flexibility: Amplifiers with Tube Logic often offer a wide range of sounds, from clean, crystalline sounds to rich, warm saturations, while retaining the response and dynamics of tube amps.

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