BOSS Katana-50EX MK3 (Gen 3)

The BOSS Katana-50EX MK3 is a 50-watt combo amplifier that blends classic playing feel with modern flexibility. Featuring enhanced Tube Logic voicings including the new "Pushed" amp type and robust on-board effects, it’s built for musicians who want expressive tone and intuitive control. Its upgraded speaker, line output with cabinet emulation, and Stereo Expand capability make it especially well-suited for live performance and studio recording.

Specifications

• Power Output: 50 watts (Class AB)

• Speaker: 12″ custom driver

• Amp Types: 6 modes including Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown

• Effects: Five independent sections—Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb

• Tone Studio Support: Edit sounds via software; includes IR cabinet modeling features

• Controls: Master, Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, plus effect-specific knobs

• Memory: 4 onboard Tone Setting memories

• Power Control: Standby, 0.5 W, Half, Max

• Connectivity:

  • Line Out (cabinet-emulated)

  • Stereo headphone output

  • Power Amp In

  • AUX In

  • USB-C

  • GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller jacks

  • Bluetooth adapter slot (via optional accessory)

• Special Features: Stereo Expand, upgraded speaker, expressive Pushed channel

• Dimensions (W × D × H): 470 × 238 × 398 mm

• Weight: 11.7 kg (25 lb 13 oz)

BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 Guitar Amplifier

The BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 is a 50-watt combo amp that delivers powerful, expressive tone in a compact design. It features advanced Tube Logic technology, a new “Pushed” amp character, built-in effects, and versatile connectivity, making it ideal for practice, recording, and live performance.

Specifications

• Power Output: 50 W (Class AB) with selectable power modes (Max, Half, 0.5 W)

• Speaker: Custom 12″ driver

• Amp Characters: 6 types—Acoustic, Clean, Pushed, Crunch, Lead, Brown; each with a variation for a total of 12 voices

• Effects: Five independent sections—Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, Reverb, each with three variations (15 effects total)

• Tone Settings: Four onboard memory slots for storing presets

• Power Control: Allows high-gain tones at low volumes

• Connectivity:

  • USB-C for direct recording and editing

  • Stereo headphone output with cabinet simulation

  • Power Amp In for using external modelers or pedalboards

  • AUX In for backing tracks

  • Footswitch jacks for external control

  • Optional Bluetooth adapter slot for wireless editing and streaming

• Tone Studio App: Deep editing, effect customization, cabinet resonance settings, contour EQ, and downloadable Livesets

• Dimensions: Approx. 470 × 238 × 398 mm

• Weight: Approx. 11.6 kg

ADVANCED ELECTRIC-TO-ACOUSTIC GUITAR MODELING

BOSS is pleased to offer another “Authentic BOSS” Compact Pedal; the AC-3. How many times have you been onstage or in the studio with your electric guitar, and wished that you’d brought an acoustic along? For musicians who travel light, hauling an extra guitar to the gig isn’t always the most attractive option. BOSS AC-3 to the rescue! This new-generation compact pedal employs COSM modeling technology to transform any electric guitar into a variety of beautiful acoustic guitars.

• BOSS’s most advanced acoustic-guitar modeling in a compact pedal
• Four simulation modes: Standard, Jumbo, Enhanced, and Piezo-equipped
• Top and Body knobs for fine-tuning the virtual-body resonance
• Built-in reverb, optimized for acoustic-guitar simulation
• BOSS five-year warranty

• Professional preamp/DI for performing and recording with acoustic-electric guitar
• Acoustic Resonance restores the warm and rich resonance lost with most pickup systems
• Four-band EQ and variable low-cut filter tuned to deliver optimized tone shaping for acoustic guitar
• Multi-band compressor with MDP technology provides transparent dynamics control
• Newly developed anti-feedback functions control feedback while maintaining balanced tone
• Two channels with independent EQ for connecting two instruments or blending multiple pickup sources
• Onboard ambience, delay, and chorus effects with multiple sound types and adjustable parameters
• Boost function with adjustable tone setting
• Memory function for storing 10 sound setups
• Onboard looper with 80 seconds of recording time
• XLR and ¼-inch connectivity for interfacing with PA systems, stage monitors, amps, and external effects
• USB audio interface functionality for computer recording and playback
• Fast and accurate built-in tuner
• Compact and portable design; runs on AC adapter or six AA-size batteries

• Compact pedal creates a variety of classic "wah" effects
• Dynamic wah sounds provide variable effect based on picking strength
• "Humanizer" effect creates human voice-type vowel sounds
• Dedicated Bass input for processing bass guitar
• EXP Pedal mode allows wah control via optional expression pedal
• Tempo can be set for pedal control or at fixed rate via Manual mode
• BOSS five-year warranty

PROUDLY MADE IN JAPAN

The CE-1 and CE-2 represent the early days of BOSS’s longstanding dedication to innovation and quality, which remains stronger than ever at four decades and counting. Bringing together the cutting-edge technology of the time, savvy craftsmanship, and a devotion to helping musicians create great music, these landmark pedals embodied the spiritual mission for every BOSS product since. For this memorable 40th anniversary, the Waza Craft CE-2W Chorus is produced in Japan just like the original pedals, honoring the long, rich heritage of BOSS effects.

The EV-5 Expression Pedal is designed for use with keyboards or other Expression-compatible instruments and devices, providing a more dynamic performance. You can set the minimum volume to the level of your choice, thereby determining the maximum effect of the pedal.

• Each footswitch can be assigned latch- or momentary-type
• Stereo input jack for single stereo cable connection
• Can be connected to other footswitches (FS-5L/FS-5U/FS-6/AB-2) for extension
• Connect to a wide variety of instruments, rhythm machines, guitar amps, and electronic devices that have control input jacks compatible with FS-5L/FS-5U

• Dual footswitch in a small footprint
• Latch/momentary switching function (common to A and B)
• Durable steel chassis
• Battery-free operation ideal for pedal boards
• Power via 9v adapter (power splitter included)
• Operates as momentary switch with no power*
  
  *LEDs will not illuminate without AC power.

• Space-saving volume pedals with rugged aluminum die-cast body designs
• Silky feel with smooth pivot for maximum control
• Tuner out jack (FV-30H)
• Stereo input and output (FV-30L)
• FV-30H for direct connection to high-impedance gear like electric guitars
• FV-30L for low-impedance gear like synthesizers and stompboxes

• Space-saving volume pedals with rugged aluminum die-cast body designs
• Silky feel with smooth pivot for maximum control
• Tuner out jack (FV-30H)
• Stereo input and output (FV-30L)
• FV-30H for direct connection to high-impedance gear like electric guitars
• FV-30L for low-impedance gear like synthesizers and stompboxes

• FV-500H: mono, high-impedance, inst. level
• FV-500L: stereo, low-impedance
• Heavy-duty aluminum die casting body
• Ultra-smooth pedal movement for the utmost in comfort and control
• Pedal rubber is for comfortable play and non-slip action
• Expression pedal function
• Convenient tuner-output jack
• Adjustable pedal feel (torque)

• High-impedance FV-50H designed for connection before guitar effects units
• Low-impedance FV-50L enables direct control of stereo keyboards and stereo effects units
• Minimum Volume knob lets users set minimum volume as desired
• Convenient Tuner Out jack enables speedy tuning on stage

• High-impedance FV-50H designed for connection before guitar effects units
• Low-impedance FV-50L enables direct control of stereo keyboards and stereo effects units
• Minimum Volume knob lets users set minimum volume as desired
• Convenient Tuner Out jack enables speedy tuning on stage

• Switch instantly between four channels and two routes of loops, reverbs, boost settings, etc.
• Simultaneously connect two expression pedals* for realtime control of volume and drive
  
  Compatible products: Blues Cube Artist, Blues Cube Artist212, Blues Cube Tour, CUBE-80GX, CUBE-40GX, GA-212, GA-112, KATANA-100/212, KATANA-100, KATANA-HEAD, Acoustic Singer Pro, Acoustic Singer Live, Nextone Artist, Nextone Stage, WAZA Tube Amp Expander.
  
  *EV-5, FV-500L, and FV-500H are available as optional expression pedals for the GA-FC.

• 50Hz to 10kHz frequency range specifically designed for bass
• Full range response, even for five- and six-string basses
• Can be used as a "boost" or "cut" pedal using the level control knob
• Great for eletric-acoustic bass applications
• AC adaptor or 9V battery operation
• BOSS five-year warranty

• Premium BOSS sound engine squeezed into a light and compact floor unit
• Modern design with no hard edges enables safe transport in a guitar bag
• Easy Select and Easy Edit functions for quickly choosing and tweaking patches
• Four AA batteries provide up to seven hours of playing time for busking and mobile gigs
• Onboard control switch and expression pedal; footswitch/expression pedal jack and USB
• Download ready-to-play pro patches for free at BOSS Tone Central

• Premium BOSS sound engine specially tuned for bass
• Pro-level amps and effects in a light, compact floor unit
• Essential tools on board for optimizing your core bass tone
• Includes advanced MDP effects for maximum musical expression
• Modern design with no hard edges enables safe transport in an instrument bag
• Easy Select and Easy Edit functions for quickly choosing and tweaking patches
• Four AA batteries provide approximately seven hours of mobile playing time
• Onboard control switch and expression pedal; footswitch/expression pedal jack and USB
• Download pro patches and editor software for free at BOSS Tone Central

NEW-GENERATION JAM BAND WITH FULL-RANGE 2.1 SOUND

• 2.1-channel sound system with integrated subwoofer delivers full-range sound with powerful deep bass
• Two inputs for guitars, basses, and/or vocals, with individual controls and effects paths; ideal for duet jam sessions and teacher/student lessons
• New custom DSP chip provides effects and COSM amps equivalent to the flagship GT-100
• Over 350 pre-loaded audio loops for jamming along — including new “minus-one” audio for bass, two guitars, and guitar and bass — plus 50 new songs
• Center Cancel for minus-one play-along sessions; tempo/key-shift function
• Stylish, sturdy design

• Great Katana tone in a highly portable amp
• Rich, full sound that far exceeds other amps in its class
• Authentic multi-stage analog gain circuit and three-band analog tone stack
• Three versatile amp types: Brown, Crunch, and Clean
• Built-in tape-style delay for warm ambience
• Aux input for jamming with music from a smartphone
• Phones/recording output with cabinet voicing
• Runs on six AA-size batteries or optional AC adapter

• Studio-level sound with first-in-class 32-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating point processing, and 96 kHz sampling rate
• 12 modes and 28 modulation types, all with deep editing parameters
• Classic mod effects and BOSS originals, newly enhanced with cutting-edge technology
• A/B Simul mode for using two patches at once, with your choice of series/parallel connection and mixed or split A/B output
• Insert Loop function allows you to use mod effects before, after, or around drive pedals
• Graphic LCD and intensive real-time control options
• 297 onboard patch memories and hands-on controls
• Selectable buffered-bypass or true-bypass operation
• MIDI I/O for interfacing with MIDI control devices
• USB-MIDI for connecting to the MD-500 Editor/Librarian or a DAW
• Runs on four AA-size batteries or PSA-series AC adapter

• Compact and powerful floor multi-effects with a simple knob-based interface
• Eight simultaneous effects categories, each with multiple effects types
• Dial up tones with the ease of using your favorite stompboxes
• Includes a massive selection of top-quality effects, from classic BOSS stomps to the latest MDP effects
• Updated flagship-level COSM amps derived from the GT-100
• Eight multifunction footswitches and expression pedal
• Manual mode for stompbox-style on/off; Memory mode for switching complete patch setups
• Delay section includes Phrase Loop function with 38 seconds of recording
• Runs on six AA batteries or optional PSA-series AC adapter
• USB audio/MIDI interface built in
• Free BOSS TONE STUDIO software allows you to edit and organize tones on your computer, and also preview and download free patches directly from the BOSS TONE CENTRAL website

• Original distortion sound reminiscent of tube-based stack amplifiers
• Provides a wide range of tones, from vintage crunch to ultra high-gain modern distortion
• Faithful and accurate response to picking nuances and volume changes
• SOUND knob controls both gain level and sound character
• Two-band EQ with dedicated BASS and TREBLE knobs
• Road-tough BOSS construction
• BOSS five-year warranty

• Innovative, easy-to-use vocoder pedal powered by BOSS’ famous guitar synth technology
• Use your voice to dramatically extend the expressive range of your instrument in countless ways
• Vintage mode for classic electronic synth-voice sounds and Advanced mode for all-new vocoder tones with enhanced clarity
• Talk Box mode enables “talking lead guitar” tones without the hassles of a traditional talk box setup
• Choir mode for achieving rich vocal sounds with no mic connected
• Effect loop for sound enhancement and easy integration with existing pedals
• Works with guitar, bass, or any instrument with a 1/4-inch output
• BOSS five-year warranty