Katana 50 Gen3 | Guitar Combo Amplifier Third-generation Katana amplifier with evolved Tube Logic sound and expressiveness Stage-ready 50-watt combo amp with a custom 12-inch speaker Six amp characters—including the newly developed Pushed type—plus a selectable variation for each Five independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb Four Tone Setting memories for storing all amp and effect settings Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes Updated BOSS Tone Studio app (Windows/macOS) for remote editing from a computer or mobile device Download and share Katana sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange Compatible with sounds created on previous stage-class Katana models Backed by our advanced Tube Logic amplifier architecture and reactive Class AB power, the BOSS Katana 50 MKIII series has become a standard for guitarists everywhere since its introduction in 2016. Katana amps embody decades of BOSS development knowledge, providing professional, tube-inspired sound coupled with modern advantages like onboard effects, one-touch memory recall, deep sound customization, and reduced weight. Katana Gen 3 elevates the lineup with even more range and versatility, bringing you a playing experience that goes where no other amps can. Refined Tube Logic Tones Tube Logic recreates tube circuitry and all its complex interactions at a component level, putting the coveted tone and feel of classic tube amp designs under your fingers. Our approach continues to evolve with refinements to the five amp characters available in previous Katana models, including the iconic high-gain Brown type. The new Pushed character spotlights internal dynamic enhancements with the pleasing touch-responsive gain of a clean combo driven into harmonic saturation. All six amp characters include a selectable variation, giving you 12 distinctive tones to support every musical style. “Sweet Spot” Sound at 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 amp’s 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. Unrivaled Sound Shaping BOSS Tone Studio for Katana Gen 3 offers new visual enhancements and graphic customization options that make crafting your tone faster and more intuitive. Explore amp and effect editing tools, change the effect order, and shape the overall sound with the three-way Contour control and multiple EQs. Dial in system-wide settings and behaviors. And organize custom setups for all your gigs. You also have access to BOSS Tone Exchange, where you can download pro setups and share sounds with the worldwide Katana community Amplify External Modelers Along with its self-contained operation, Katana-50 Gen 3 is also a great monitor for an external setup such as a direct-to-PA pedalboard. Simply connect to the Power Amp In jack to bypass the Katana preamp and use the reactive Class AB power section to amplify any modeler or external preamp.
