BOSS KATANA-100/212 GEN 3

Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 2x12 Combo Overview

Brand: Boss

The Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 2x12 Combo is a standout model in the acclaimed Boss Katana series, known for its powerful performance and exceptional versatility. This 100-watt amplifier features a Class AB power section and dual custom 12-inch speakers, delivering a rich, full sound that can fill any venue. Enhanced with the latest Tube Logic technology, it provides improved sound quality, feel, and response, including a newly developed Pushed amp character that perfectly captures the dynamics of a tube amp on the edge of breakup.

Key Features

• Advanced Tube Logic Technology: Emulates the complex interactions of tube amplifiers at a component level, offering rich harmonics and dynamic response.
• Power Control Function: Achieve cranked amp tones at lower volumes, perfect for home practice or small venues without sacrificing sound quality.
• BOSS Tone Studio: An updated app for deep editing of amp and effects settings from your computer or mobile device.
• Dual Custom 12-inch Speakers: Deliver powerful, venue-filling sound, ensuring your performance is heard loud and clear.

Full Description

Advanced Tube Logic Technology The Katana 100 Gen 3 harnesses the latest advancements in BOSS's Tube Logic technology, delivering a sound that’s more responsive and engaging than ever. This technology emulates the complex interactions of tube amplifiers, offering the rich harmonics and dynamic response of classic tube designs without the maintenance. The new Pushed amp character provides guitarists with the satisfying, responsive gain of a pushed tube amp.

Integrated Effects and Customization This amplifier comes with five independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb, each featuring multiple settings for comprehensive tone crafting. The updated BOSS Tone Studio app provides an intuitive interface for deep control over these effects. Users can tweak parameters, change the order of effects, and save their setups in eight available Tone Setting memories, making the Katana 100 Gen 3 a versatile tool adaptable to any genre or style.

Power Control Feature The Power Control feature allows musicians to achieve the high-volume tube amp sound at lower, more manageable volumes, making it ideal for practice environments where loud volumes are impractical. By adjusting the output wattage from standby to 0.5, 50, or 100 watts, players can enjoy the full expression of their guitar's tone without compromise, ensuring no loss in sound quality or dynamic range.

Extensive Connectivity Options Connectivity is essential in modern music making, and the Katana 100 Gen 3 excels in this area. It includes a variety of inputs and outputs, such as USB-C for direct recording, a headphones jack for silent practice, and line-out for live performance scenarios. The Power Amp In feature allows seamless integration with external preamps, modelers, and multi-effects units. Additionally, the Stereo Expand function enables linking with another Katana amplifier for expansive stereo setups, perfect for creating a bigger sound on stage.

Specifications

• Product Name: Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 2x12 Combo
• Product Code: KTN-100/212 GEN 3
• 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)

Speaker:

• 30 cm (12 inches) x 2

Controls:

• POWER switch
• PRESENCE knob
• MASTER knob
• SOLO button
• POWER CONTROL switch (STANDBY, 0.5 W, HALF, MAX)
• CAB RESONANCE switch (VINTAGE, MODERN, DEEP)
• Amplifier Section:
  • VARIATION button
  • AMP TYPE knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, PUSHED, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
  • GAIN knob
  • VOLUME knob
• Equalizer Section:
  • CONTOUR button
  • BASS knob
  • MIDDLE knob
  • TREBLE knob
• Effect Section:
  • BOOSTER button
  • MOD button
  • FX button
  • DELAY button
  • REVERB button
  • TAP button
  • BOOSTER knob
  • MOD knob
  • FX knob
  • DELAY knob
  • REVERB knob
• Tone Setting Controls:
  • CH1 button
  • CH2 button
  • CH3 button
  • CH4 button
  • PANEL button
• Stereo Expand: STEREO EXPAND switch

Indicators: List of all amp and effect indicators

Connectors:

• INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• POWER AMP IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
• STEREO PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• EXP PEDAL jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• GA-FC/CTL CH1/CH2 SOLO jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
• USB port: USB C type
• BLUETOOTH ADAPTOR SLOT: Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
• AC IN jack

Power Consumption: 77 W

Dimensions (Including handle and rubber feet):

• 670 (W) x 248 (D) x 484 (H) mm

Weight: 19.8 kg

Accessories:

• Owner's manual
• Power cord
• GA-FC sticker

Options (Sold Separately):

• Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L, BOSS FS-6, BOSS FS-7
• Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H
• GA FOOT CONTROLLER (GA-FC, GA-FC EX)
• Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (Model BT-DUAL)