GEAR REVIEW
BOSS KATANA – 50 GEN 3 AMP DELIVERS THE GOODS | Eric Dahl
• 50watt ( 25W , 0.5W ) combo amplifier
• Solid State Amplifier
• 12-inch BOSS Custom Katana 70W speaker
• USB-C connectivity
• Weight 25.81 lbs .
• Expanded Amp modeling
• Two channels
• Bluetooth with optional BT-Dual adaptor
• 3-Band EQ
KEY FEATURES
• Presence & Contour Switches
• ¼ ” and 1 / 8 ” inputs
• ¼ ” headphone jack
• 2 x Footswitch ports for Channel / Solo or Expression
BOSS launched the Katana amp line eight years ago and now they have released the Gen 3 series with fresh updates . I , and other diehard tube amp players , have even fallen prey to the Katana ’ s sound quality , built-in effects and light weight ! The Katana Gen 3 Amp models consist of 7 different amplifiers but for our Worship Musician purposes we received the Katana – 50 Gen 3 combo .
For the price point and features I feel this model works best for most Praise teams and Worship music situations . BOSS maintained what has made the Katana amp line so popular over the last eight years . This includes over 60 BOSS effects at your fingertips . Variable power ( 50W , 25W and 0.5W ), BOSS Tone Studio deep edit options , and reactive class AB power amp for tube sound and feel .
The engineers at BOSS updated this amp line to fit 2024 players . Meaning you now have USB-C computer connectivity , new Cab Resonance selector switch and EQ Contour and the new PUSHED amp model . Recording through the USB-C output delivers built-in impulse response technology to simulate actual microphones and cabinets for a fuller stereo sound experience . My favorite update is the PUSHED Amp model which sounds like an overdriven tube amplifier should . With expanded connectivity the Katana – 50 Gen 3 is designed to work with the BOSS GA-FC foot controller allowing control of four more memory slots bringing the count up to eight total . There is a port on the back of the amplifier for the optional Bluetooth connection , which I recommend , utilizing the BOSS BT- Dual adapter for an extra $ 59.99 . Then you can access the BOSS Tone Studio App via your smartphone and have real time control of your amplifier and hands-free . The community of players that use and share sounds and effects has continued to grow also and all of this can be reached through the BOSS Tone Exchange .
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