DISC Boss Katana Head

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.

Pure tonal mayhem

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.

The genius doesn't stop there. There's a built-in 5" monitor speaker sitting inside the head – this separates it from all other amp heads. With this, you can check your tone and undertake some quiet practice without ever having to plug into a cab. This makes it incredibly convenient to use, and you'll be able to fire it up whenever inspiration strikes. When you do plug it into a cab, though, you'll have 100W of power to play with – enough to get the crowd of a stadium going. It's a professional amp with professional capabilities.

Your bank of effects

Who needs a pedalboard anyway? With 61 fully customisable, built-in effects, the Katana Guitar Amp Head 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.

There's also an effects loop and MIDI for exceptional integration with more advanced rigs. This opens up a world of opportunities, helping you get the most out of your stack. You can use the power control function to get the sound of a cranked amp at low volumes – no more sacrificing your tone. As if that weren't enough – there's also three cabinet resonance types for helping you get your sound exactly the way you want it. If you're looking for a groundbreaking, responsive head which will give you the ultimate sound, look no further than this incredible creation from Boss.

Features

• 100-watt Amp Head with an internal Speaker Make It Perfect for Stage and Practice
• Features Five Unique Amp Characters: Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown and Acoustic
• 55 Customisable Effects with the Free Boss Tone Studio Editor Software
• Store Up to 15 Different Effects on Board, Ready to Be Called Upon When Needed
• Dedicated Gain, EQ, Presence, and Effects Controls for Quick Adjustments to The Amp’s Sound
• Four Memory Banks for Storing and Recalling All Your Amp and Effect Settings
• Power Control for Achieving Cranked-Amp Tone and Dynamic Response at Low Volumes
• Line Out and USB Jacks Provide Direct Mix-Ready Tones
• MIDI in Connector for Integrating into an Advanced Rig

Specifications

General

• Power Output:
  • 30 W (Using Internal Speaker)
  • 100 W (Using External Speaker)
• Nominal Input Level:
  • Input: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
  • Aux in: -10 dBu (20 k ohms)
  • Return in: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)
• Speaker: 1 x 5 inches (12cm)
• Power Consumption: 77 W

Controls

• Main Controls: Power, Master, Presence, Power Control Switch (Standby, 0.5 W, 50 W, 100 W)
• Amplifier:
  • Amp Type Switch: Acoustic, Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown
  • Controls: Gain, Volume
• Equalizer: Bass, Middle, Treble
• Multi Effect: Booster/Mod, Delay/FX, Reverb, Tap
• Tone Setting: CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4 Panel button

Indicators

• Acoustic
• Clean
• Crunch
• Lead
• Brown
• Booster/Mod
• Delay/FX
• Reverb
• Tap
• Ch1
• Ch2
• Ch3
• Ch4
• Panel

Connectors

• Input Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type
• Aux in Jack: Stereo Miniature Phone Type
• Rec Out/Phones Jack: Stereo 1/4-Inch Phone Type
• Send Jack: 1/4-Inch Phono Type
• Return Jack: 1/4-Inch Phono Type
• Line Out Jack: 1/4-Inch Phono Type
• Speaker Out Jack: 1/4-Inch Phone Type
• Exp Pedal/Ctl Ch1/Ch2 Jack: 1/4-Inch TRS Phone Type
• GA-FC Jack: 1/4-Inch TRS Phone Jack
• USB Port: USB B Type
• MIDI in Connector
• AC in Jack

Dimensions

• Width: 18-9/16” (470mm)
• Depth: 9” (228mm)
• Height: 8-1/2” (215mm)
• Weight: 8.8kg

Accessories

• Owner's Manual
• Power Cord
• GA-FC Sticker