Boss Katana Artist Combo MK1

Full Description

The Katana Series

The Katana Series of amps from Roland’s Boss division embodies their pursuit of finding the ultimate rock sound, calling upon years of research and design to deliver redefined rock tones. Built using traditional craftsmanship with new and innovative designs, the Katana amps offer class-defying tones with an excellent touch response and presence. Taking inspiration from the Japanese sword of the same name, the amps provide a smooth, cutting tone perfect for gigging musicians, as well as for use in recording and practising.

Tone of the century

It's like no other. The parts which make up this powerful amp work in perfect harmony to deliver the perfect tone, each time you play. The boutique, professional standard 12" Waza speaker has been custom developed by Boss to make every note shine with clarity. Whether you're using tonnes of volume or little, mountains of gain or crystalline cleans, you'll find it projects everything perfectly. Driven by 100W of power, you'll be able to push your sound as far as you like.

The power of five. This amp offers complete dynamism with five amp characters to choose from. It's got Clean for a flowing, natural, clear sound, whilst Crunch delivers that classic rock/blues sound with vigour. Lead is where it starts to get really dirty – perfect for solos and suited to multiple different genres. Then there's Brown – for the gain lovers who want to chug and shred the night away. Finally, the Acoustic character recreates authentic acoustic tones, so you can be sure you’re your electro acoustic will also sound stellar through this amp. It truly covers all areas.

Your bank of effects

Who needs a pedalboard anyway? With 61 fully customisable, built-in effects, the Katana Artist Combo offers you a wealth of sounds to experiment with. Whether you want to add a bit of classy chorus to your licks or some wicked delay, you can do so with ease on the interface. And you can save your favourites in the various effects sections of the amp. On top of this, the standard three band EQ section gives you complete control over your tone. Once again, you can save your favourite channel and effects setup in the Tone Setting memories for ultra-fast access whenever you want it.

You can also control how the power amp reacts with the speaker depending on the environment. This means that you can retain the dynamic, expressive tone of the amp even when playing at lower volumes – perfect for getting the most out of practicing. Mic'd cab emulation also lets you change up your cab voicing when you send your tones to a PA, DAW, or headphones. With a Boss Katana Combo by your side, anything is possible.

Features

• 100W High headroom amp with power control
• Four dynamically responsive guitar channels
• Custom-designed, vintage-voiced 12” Waza speaker
• Enhanced Semi-closed back cabinet design
• Dedicated acoustic preamp
• Authentic three-band tone stack and cabinet resonance
• Three position line out “Air” controls for live flexibility
• Flexible footswitch control with eight presets
• Professional inputs and outputs, including FX loop, MIDI, and USB
• Ideal Pedal Platform

Specifications

General

• Rated Power Output: 100 W
• Speaker: 12’’ Waza Craft
• Nominal Input Level:
  • Input: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
  • Aux In: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
  • Return In: -10 dBu (100 k ohm)
• Power Consumption: 77W
• Accessories: Owner' s Manual, Power Cord, GA-FC Sticker

Controls

• Universal: Power, Master, Presence, Power Control (Standby, 0.5W, 50W, 100W), Cabinet Resonance (Vintage, Modern, Deep), Line Out Air Feel (Rec, Live, Blend)
• Amplifier: Amp Type (Acoustic, Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown), Gain, Volume
• Equaliser: Bass, Middle, Treble
• Multi Effects: Booster/Mod, Delay/FX, Reverb, Tap, Booster/Mod, Delay/FX, Reverb
• Tone Setting: Bank, CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4, Panel

Indicators

• Acoustic
• Clean
• Crunch
• Lead
• Brown
• Booster/Mod
• Delay/FX
• Reverb
• Tap
• CH1
• CH2
• CH3
• CH4
• Panel

Connectors

• Input: 1/4'’ Jack
• Aux In: Stereo Miniature Jack
• Rec Out/Phones: Stereo 1/4'’ Jack
• FX Loop Send: 1/4'’ Jack
• FX Loop Return: 1/4'’ Jack
• Line Out: 1/4'’ Jack
• Speaker Out 16 ohms A: 1/4'’ Jack
• Speaker Out 16 ohms B: 1/4'’ Jack
• Speaker Out 8 ohms: 1/4'’ Jack
• Exp. Pedal: 1/4'’ TRS Jack (Channel/Bank Select)
• GA-FC: 1/4'’ TRS Jack
• MIDI In: 5-Pin Connector
• USB Port: USB B Type
• Power: AC In Jack

Dimensions

• Width: 24.8125’’ (630 mm)
• Depth: 9.8125’’ (248 mm)
• Height: 20.3125’’ (515 mm)
• Weight: 19kg (41lbs 15oz)