Boss KATANA 50 Gen3 Features

• Third-generation Katana amplifier with enhanced expressiveness and Tube Logic sound
• 50-watt combo amplifier for direct use with a custom 12-inch speaker
• Six amp characters—including the new Pushed type—each with a selectable variation
• Five independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb
• Four Tone Setting memories to store all amplifier and effects settings
• Power Control to achieve the sound and response of the unit at full power at low volume
• Updated BOSS Tone Studio app (Windows/macOS) with remote editing from a computer or mobile device
• Download and share Katana sounds on BOSS Tone Exchange
• Compatible with sounds created on previous Katana direct models

Versatile connectivity

• Power Amp In for preamplifiers, modelers, and multi-effects processors
• Stereo headphone jack and USB output with IR-based cabinet sound
• Record/play back tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device* via USB-C®
• Jacks for up to two footswitches and one expression pedal
• Optional audio and Bluetooth® MIDI dual adapter (BT-DUAL) for wireless audio playback from a mobile device and remote editing with the BTS app (iOS/Android)

BOSS Tone Studio

• Updated interface for a more intuitive workflow
• Customize the built-in effects with over 60 premium BOSS types
• Detailed amp and effects editing tools, including advanced parameter controls, effects order, and more
• Three Cabinet Resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep
• Customize the IR-based cabinet sound for headphones and USB recording outputs
• Three Contour settings and multiple equalizers to shape the overall sound
• Save and organize Livesets for different musical situations

* Compatibility with all third-party devices and software is not guaranteed. Expansion options

Why buy the Boss KATANA 50 Gen3 combo amplifier?

The prestigious BOSS direct amplifier series is renewed with the Katana Gen 3, taking your ambitions as a guitarist to new horizons. Enjoy an even richer sound, response, and feel thanks to the improvements to Tube Logic. Immerse yourself in the expressive character of the new Pushed amp, perfect for lovers of the breaking point of vacuum tubes.

The BOSS Tone Studio app, completely updated, offers you more intuitive amp and effects editing than ever before. The Katana Gen 3 is packed with inspiring sound tools and versatile connection options, making it the indispensable piece for your recording studio, live setup, and practice tool.

The Katana-50 Gen 3 offers the perfect balance between power and portability, with a 50-watt Class AB power section in a compact 1x12 combo.

The guitar amplifier that redefines sound

The BOSS Katana series has become a benchmark for guitarists around the world since its launch in 2016. Equipped with advanced Tube Logic technology and responsive Class AB power, it delivers a professional tube-inspired sound along with modern advantages such as built-in effects, one-touch memory activation, advanced sound customization, and a reduced weight.

Katana Gen 3: More range, more versatility

The Katana Gen3 strengthens the line with even more range and versatility so you can enjoy a unique experience.

Perfected Tube Logic sounds:

• Accurate recreation of vacuum tube circuitry and its complex interactions.
• 6 amp characters with a selectable variation for each, giving you 12 different sounds to play any style.
• New Pushed character: pleasant gain that responds to the touch of a clean combo with harmonic saturation.

That "perfect" sound at any volume:

• Built-in Power Control lets you play as if the volume were at 11 without sacrificing a great sound.
• Ideal for playing live, practicing in your room, or anywhere in between.

Famous BOSS effects:

• 5 simultaneous effects categories loaded with basic selections from the historic BOSS library.
• Improved sound quality, convenient parameter controls, and three variations per section—that is, 15 different effects.
• BOSS Tone Studio unlocks new possibilities and lets you customize the built-in effects from 60 different types.
• Wireless editing with the BTS app on your phone (optional audio and Bluetooth MIDI dual adapter).

Unrivaled sound modeling:

• BOSS Tone Studio for the Katana Gen 3 offers new visual improvements and graphic customization options.
• Create your sound faster and more intuitively.
• Explore amp and effects editing tools, change the effects order, and shape the overall sound.
• Define system settings and behaviors and organize custom configurations for every gig.
• Access BOSS Tone Exchange to download professional preset sets and share sounds with the global Katana community.

Save and control your sounds:

• 4 Tone Setting memories to store complete amp/effects settings.
• Remote memory activation and control of various custom assignments with footswitches and an expression pedal.

Amplify external modelers:

• Connect to the Power Amp In jack to bypass the Katana preamp and use the responsive Class AB power section to amplify any external modeler or preamp.

Connect:

• Headphones for practicing in silence with stereo sound.
• Recording to your favorite computer or mobile device software via USB-C.
• Audio outputs with IR-based cabinet sound for excellent direct sound.