BOKTNART3

KTN-ART 3

BOSS

Experience advanced Tube Logic tech and reactive Class-AB power with the flagship BOSS Katana Artist Gen 3, the enhanced 100W successor to the popular MKII, improving upon its predecessor with a sixth Amp Character (Pushed) and enhanced BOSS Tone Studio workflow. With 12 total Amp Character variations and five onboard FX categories, your sonic potential is nearly unlimited.Katana Artist Gen 3 is an ideal performance companion, sporting four footswitchable channels, plus a Panel control channel, each with 3-band EQ, Resonance, and Presence control. Each channel also includes Gain, channel Volume, and Master volume controls, which when combined with the handy optional power reduction down to 50 or 0.5W, you get the ultimate in tonal control regardless of output volume. Katana Artist Gen 3 also includes plenty of connections, including a stereo headphone output, a balanced XLR line output, a Power Amp input for external modelers, an FX loop, USB-C for computer recording and app control, optional stereo cab expansion, speaker outputs, and IR-based cabinet emulations with three Air Feel settings on all outputs. The Katana Artist Gen 3 includes a power cable.New to the Artist Gen 3 Newly evolved Tube Logic and reactive Class-AB amplifier technologyNew Pushed amp character type with selectable variations Bloom switch engages a dedicated revoicing circuit that changes the amp's feel and responseUpdated BOSS Tone Studio app with new interface for more intuitive workflowStereo headphone output for quiet practiceNew custom 12" Waza speaker based on classic '60s British voicingA Refined Design for Serious Players The top-of-the-line Katana Artist Gen 3 is built to meet the sophisticated needs of advanced guitarists. Numerous performance and tone-shaping tools have direct panel controls for fast access, along with deep customization options via BOSS Tone Studio.Developed by BOSS, the custom 12" Waza speaker provides the true character and response of the famous 60s 25W British stack speaker, albeit with modern power handling. The carefully tuned combo cabinet maximizes the amp s full potential, delivering smooth, punchy, and satisfying sound with a wide baffle and semiclosed design.Versatile Katana Artist Tone Sculpting Solo section with dedicated level boost and delay effectThree-way Contour control or shaping overall tonal colorThree cabinet resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and DeepRefined 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. This 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 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.Famous BOSS Effects Katana Gen 3 features five simultaneous effect categories loaded with essential selections from the historic BOSS library. Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections offer enhanced sound quality, grab-and-go parameter controls, and three variations each for access to 15 unique effects. BOSS Tone Studio unlocks additional