BOSS - Katana KTN-100 Gen 3 - Electric Guitar Amplifier 100 watts

With Katana Gen 3, the acclaimed BOSS stage amplifier series evolves to take your guitar ambitions to the next level. New Tube Logic enhancements enrich the core platform with even greater sound, feel, and response, including an expressive Pushed amp character that edge-of-breakup fans will love. The BOSS Tone Studio app has also been updated, making your remote amp and effects editing workflow more intuitive than ever. Loaded with inspiring tone tools and diverse connectivity options, Katana Gen 3 is your indispensable centerpiece for studio recording, live performance, and daily practice.

Equipped with 100 watts of Class AB power, the Katana-100 Gen 3 model delivers big, stage-ready sound in an easy-to-carry 1x12 combo.


Main Features:

Third-generation Katana amplifier with evolved Tube Logic sound and expressiveness

Stage-ready 100-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
Three-way Contour for shaping the overall tonal color

Three Cabinet Resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep
Eight 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

Versatile Connectivity:

Power Amp In for preamps, modelers, and multi-effects
Stereo Expand function to link with a second Katana amp
Send/return loop for external pedals

Stereo headphones jack, line output, and USB output with IR-based cabinet sound

Record and play tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device* via a USB-C®

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

Expansion Options:

Jacks for up to two footswitches and an expression pedal
Supports the GA-FC and GA-FC EX Foot Controllers for complete stage control

Optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (BT-DUAL) for wireless audio playback from a mobile device and remote editing from the BTS app (iOS/Android)

BOSS Tone Studio:

Newly updated interface for a more intuitive workflow
Customize the onboard effects with over 60 premium BOSS types
Detailed amp and effect editing tools, including deep parameter controls, effect order, and more

Customize the IR-based cabinet sound for the headphones, line out, and USB recording output

Fine-tune the three Contour settings

Shape the overall tone with multiple EQs

Effect loop controls, including post amp/post reverb positioning and series/parallel operation

Save and organize Livesets for different playing applications

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)

Speaker
- 30 cm (12 inches) x 1

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
- VARIATION button
- AMP TYPE knob (ACOUSTIC, CLEAN, PUSHED, CRUNCH, LEAD, BROWN)
- GAIN knob
- VOLUME knob

Equalizer
- CONTOUR button
- BASS knob
- MIDDLE knob
- TREBLE knob

Effect
- BOOSTER button
- MOD button
- FX button
- DELAY button
- REVERB button
- TAP button
- BOOSTER knob
- MOD knob
- FX knob
- DELAY knob
- REVERB knob

Tone Setting
- CH1 button
- CH2 button
- CH3 button
- CH4 button
- PANEL button

Stereo Expand
- STEREO EXPAND switch

Indicators
- VARIATION
- ACOUSTIC
- CLEAN
- PUSHED
- CRUNCH
- LEAD
- BROWN
- CONTOUR
- BOOSTER
- MOD
- FX
- DELAY
- REVERB
- TAP
- SOLO
- CH1
- CH2
- CH3
- CH4
- PANEL

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 (Include handle and rubber feets)
- 530 (W) x 248(D) x 484(H) mm
- 20-7/8 (W) x 9-13/16 (D) x 17-1/2 (H) inches

Weight
- 14.8 kg
- 32 lbs 11 oz

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