BOSS KATANA Gen3 Guitar Amplifiers | Demo and Overview with Kirk Fletcher
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The new BOSS KATANA Gen3’s enhanced Tube Logic architecture powers six amp voices—Brown, Lead, Crunch, Pushed, Clean and Acoustic, plus variations for each. There are more than 60 onboard effects (including reverb, delay, modulation, boost) and 15 effects options are selectable per channel/tone setting—five of which can be used simultaneously. There’s a USB-C jack for computer connectivity, as well as expanded editing features via the BOSS Tone Studio app. Bluetooth for iOS/Android mobile devices is available with the optional BT-DUAL adaptor. Line Out/Cabinet options include multiple mic-emulation options with controls for positioning and room ambience. Some features are offered on specific KATANA models only, such as Bloom power-amp voicing (HEAD, ARTIST, ARTIST-HEAD).
“The flexibility of the KATANA is amazing,” says Southern California blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher (Joe Bonamassa, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Charlie Musselwhite), as he demoed the as he demoed the KATANA Gen3 50-EX model. “I can play onstage, practice, or rehearse and the sound stays consistent for every setting. You can also record direct to your computer or use the BOSS Tone Studio app for KATANA Gen3 to edit settings and more. I play mostly blues and I use a pretty clean tone with reverb, so I’m gravitating to the Pushed amp setting. It sounds just like a non-master volume amplifier, and that’s where I live. I feel like those rich harmonics are really accentuated with a non-master amp. The Pushed setting lets me play with all of the harmonics, and I can add this pillow of reverb. It’s fantastic.”
The BOSS KATANA Gen3 guitar amplifier series encompasses the KATANA-50 50 watt 1×12 combo, KATANA-50 EX 50 watt 1×12 combo, KATANA-100 100 watt 1×12 and 2×12 combos, the 100 watt KATANA-HEAD (includes 1×5 onboard speaker), and the 100 watt KATANA-ARTIST 1×12 combo and KATANA-ARTIST HEAD.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro with Kirk Fletcher
02:30 – Exploring the “Pushed” Setting on the KATANA Gen3 Amps
04:00 – A Quick Look at the KATANA Gen3’s On-Board Effects
04:36 – Demonstrating the “Lead” Setting on the BOSS KATANA Gen3
05:03 – Listening to the “Clean” Setting on the BOSS KATANA Gen3 Guitar Amp
06:34 – How Kirk Uses the “Pushed” Setting on the BOSS KATANA Gen3
07:26 – On the Touch Sensitivity of the KATANA Gen3 Amplifier
08:07 – The Versatility of the BOSS KATANA Gen3 Amplifiers
08:22 – Exploring the Various Power Settings Available on the KATANA Gen3 Amps
09:19 – BOSS KATANA Gen3’s Recording Capabilities
09:45 – Playing Through the Line Out on the BOSS KATANA Gen3 with Digital Mic Modeling
13:00 – Kirk Fletcher’s Thoughts on the BOSS KATANA Gen3 Guitar Amps
13:36 – Outro
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Kirk Fletcher is just so good. Once he demos your product, it’s game over.
Nice tone from that Les Paul as well, Kirk. Warm and cool, like your sweet self.
I'm wondering if my BD2 would be redundant with a Gen 3 Amp? I anticipate BOSS has preloaded all those effects into their new box.
I've become interested iin the Strymon Cloudburst – as a backing ensemble orchestra in a pedal box. Any thoughts?
Is this amp powerful enough to use in a club which would hold about 200 people?
Anything made by Roland is the best IMHO.
I’ve used Roland for decades. Versatility,Playability, Dependability, and Durability. Quality in all aspects.
I hope all have a happy and healthy day.
You can check out my Roland sounds @Larry Buck Barker Original Songs. Cheers!!
bought the artist mk ll 9 months ago. bought the artist gen lll last week from G.C. Yes, the added features are worth it. Unfortunately ????????????. However, connecting them together? Sweet! Low volume dream come true.
It's basically a modeller-multi effect unit with a speaker attached in a little cab when all is said and done I think.
Boss make better modellers as stand-alone's that produce much more flexibility in my experience.
Hearing it used here only in blues tones is not a great example of it's other capacity across the board.
What a great player and great guy. Never thought I’d like this as much as I do.
Does this guitar amp have some good bass from the woofers? Like 12 inch woofer? If the back is fully open, that means no bass from it?? I thought closed enclosures would make more bass but if the back is fully open, no bass ability?
Yay Kirk!!!! ????????♥️????????????????????????♥️???? Great Presentation and Performing!!!! I'm Ordering the 212 Gen 3 ????????????????????♥️????
this man makes me think i don't deserve to play my own guitar, man almighty!
Love your tone, love your playing. Your gold top tones remind me of Bruce Conte’s ‘57 gold top that he used with Tower Of Power. Great demo of the Kat gen3. They are great amps for the money. Thanks for sharing.
What does the 100 watt have in terms of features that the 50 watt doesn't?
What foot switch do you recommend for this gen 3? And what bluetooth device should I buy for connectivity among my iphone and amp?
Honey… I have to run down to guitar center and pick up a gen 3 Katana ????????????????
First time hearing this man play. Forgot about the amp. Chops so tasty, they need apple sauce.
Stellar demo. I could listen to Kirk play all day long, and talk too! Such a likeable dude. His enthusiasm for the amp is palpable. The new pushed sound is cool. All in all, Katana's are great amps that cover a lot of sonic ground and I always recommend them for people who are starting out or for people who want an easy grab-and-go amp or anyone really who just wants a decent amp for sub 500 dollars.
Just got a Gen 3 Kat 50- lovely. I did a lot of gigs with a Kat 50 Mk1 since 2017, and they just keep going and sound great, and survived a couple of falls out of the van. Don't see a need for any other amp. After years of lugging heavy tube amps around, I now don't miss 'em a bit.
Would have been cool if the headphone jack was located on top instead of on the back.
The ability of a true blues master to make a guitar sing with very little gain is just special.
Tempted on trying these? How do these stack up against my Marshall dsl 40
Not sure which I like more, Kirk or the amp. Excellent playing and many genres covered, thanks a lot for this demo.
it is really good to see a peaceful soul and heart on a review nice to know you Mate Best wishes from UK❤
The first time I saw Kirk play was at a Kid Ramos gig in Fullerton at Stubricks steakhouse. The late GREAT LYNWOOD SLIM fronted the band for the first set. Kirk was in the back corner playing rhythm for Kid. I thought, what’s all this stuff I have been hearing, Kirk Fletcher? He’s not THAT great……..The second set was fronted by the great Kim Wilson, they were about three songs in, Kid started to go into a solo, Kim gave Kid a cross throught sign and pointed to Kirk…….. I found out what kind of a MUSICIAN Kirk is,I have to ask….. Kirk, how much did the roof that you BLEW OFF cost you that night?????? Although he is too humble, he will never admit how GREAT of a blues player he is!!!!!!!
Kirk Fletcher is who I wanna be when I grow up ( I,’m 64 years old)I’ve told him to his face……. He told me OH, NO, NO, NO……. he is an awesome person. He once spent about 10 min with my son (about 12 at the time) lending my son one of HIS guitars. He was in Between sets. He played a lick, my son played it back. Kirk just cracked up that my son could play it back. These days I could NEVER get up on stage with Kirk, but, my son ( age 35) could get up with Kirk and play. Some of that is because he took Kirk’s advice to keep playing and practicing……… like I said Kirk is an incredible human being………… love you Kirk!
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Good choice to have Kirk Fletcher demo this amp. Authentic, great vocals, easy to understand and very likable. Didn't over sell it, plus a good manicure. I watched the full 14 mins due to him and his blues playing skills. Loved the benefit of pushing the mic back for that vintage jazz sound. If it's good enough for Kirk, it's good enough for me. Ordering mine today.
I think my old boss katana 50 sounds better, the first year boss started making them. 2016 I think
This guy knows how to play and he does a much better job of selling the product than those jive turkeys ???? who just doodle.
How do I identify I’m purchasing the gen3?
You can't loose when you play the blues .
I have a Katana 50 and a Boss eband amp and connected the two and magic happened! Boss has got to follow up on that eband idea with a bigger screen and more drum accompaniment and whatever else they can throw in there!!????????Gen 5.
Bedroom boys with rope lighting will love this ????
Yep, it really sounds good! I’ll have to play one of these and see how it feels.
Best demo!!!
He can make a toaster sound good.