Powered by advanced Tube Logic tech and reactive Class-AB power, the BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 is the 50W successor to the popular MKII, improving upon its predecessor with a sixth Amp Character (Pushed) and enhanced BOSS Tone Studio workflow. With 12 total Amp Character variations and five onboard FX categories, your sonic potential is nearly unlimited.

Katana-50 Gen 3 sports two footswitchable channels, and a Panel control channel, each with 3-band EQ control. Each channel includes Gain, channel Volume, and Master volume controls, which when combined with the handy optional power reduction down to 25 or 0.5W, you get the ultimate in tonal control regardless of output volume. Katana-50 Gen 3 includes plenty of connections, including a now-standard stereo output for headphone or line signals, Power Amp input for external modelers, USB-C for computer recording and app control, and IR-based cabinet emulations with three Air Feel settings on all outputs. A 12" custom speaker ensures all your tone is reproduced with excellent detail, whether onstage or recording in the studio. The Katana-50 Gen 3 includes a power cable.

50W Modeling Combo Amp for Guitar    Custom 12" Speaker    6 Amp Characters with Variations    Five Onboard FX Categories    4 Recallable Tone Settings    Power Reduction Down to 25 or 0.5W    Power Amp In, Stereo Emulated Cab Out    Aux In, Footswitch In, and Expression In    USB with BOSS Tone Studio for Computers    Download Tones via BOSS Tone Exchange

• Newly evolved Tube Logic and reactive Class-AB amplifier technology
• New Pushed amp character type with selectable variations 
• Updated BOSS Tone Studio app with new interface for more intuitive workflow
• Stereo headphone output for quiet practice or stereo line output

Tube Logic recreates tube circuitry and all its complex interactions at a component level, putting the coveted tone and feel of classic tube amp designs under your fingers. This approach continues to evolve with refinements to the five amp characters available in previous Katana models, including the iconic high-gain Brown type.

The new Pushed character spotlights internal dynamic enhancements with the pleasing touch-responsive gain of a clean combo driven into harmonic saturation. All six amp characters include a selectable variation, giving you 12 distinctive tones to support every musical style.

As every tube amp lover knows, the sound becomes richer, fuller, and more responsive as you turn up the volume. Unfortunately, it also gets way too loud for many playing situations. An external power attenuator is a common solution, but it can introduce artifacts that color the amp's tone and feel.

The integrated Power Control in Katana Gen 3 delivers the best of all worlds, letting you dial in cranked-amp inspiration with no adverse effect on the sound. Just turn the panel knob to transparently harness the level for everything from live stage playing to daily bedroom jams.

Katana Gen 3 features five simultaneous effect categories loaded with essential selections from the historic BOSS library. Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb sections offer enhanced sound quality, grab-and-go parameter controls, and three variations each, for access to 15 unique effects. BOSS Tone Studio unlocks additional possibilities, allowing you to customize the onboard effects from 60 different types and tweak deep options not available from the amp's panel. And when the optional Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adapter is installed, you can wirelessly edit sounds on the gig using the BTS editor app on your smartphone.

BOSS Tone Studio for Katana Gen 3 offers new visual enhancements and graphic customization options that make crafting your tone faster and more intuitive. Explore amp and effect editing tools, change the effect order, and shape the overall sound with the three-way Contour control and multiple EQs.

Dial in systemwide settings and behaviors and organize custom setups for all your gigs. You have access to BOSS Tone Exchange, where you can download pro setups and share sounds with the worldwide Katana community.

Katana-50 Gen 3 offers several powerful tools for controlling your sounds. Four Tone Setting memories let you store complete amp/effect setups and recall them with a touch. And with footswitches and an expression pedal, you can remotely switch memories and control a variety of custom assignments that you've set up in BOSS Tone Studio.

Along with its self-contained operation, Katana-50 Gen 3 is a great monitor for an external setup such as a direct-to-PA pedalboard. Simply connect to the Power Amp In jack to bypass the Katana preamp and use the reactive Class-AB power section to amplify any modeler or external preamp.

• Stereo 1/4" headphone output for quiet practice and stereo line output
• Record to your preferred DAW on a computer or mobile device with USB-C
• All audio outputs feature IR-based cabinet emulation, with three Air Feel types and two custom settings
• Stereo 3.5mm Aux input for jamming along to your favorite tunes

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the GKJr cradle removable and is the vertical rail compatible with using the RRS PG-CC Cradle Clamp that has a quick release lever?

A: The GKjr clamp is removable. The vertical rail is Arca Swiss compatible which means the PG-CC will mate to the rail and the release lever will point to the outside away from the Gimbal causing no obstruction to the lever.

Q: 2. "Takes 8, C batteries." That's a lot. How long do they last? Also, is this convertible to a V-mount system?

A: The Pyle Pro PMP53IN does not offer a V-Mount adapter. A battery life estimate has not been provided by the manufacturer.

Q: 3. B&H says 1700 yds, but the quick start guide says 1500 yds. That’s two football fields off. Is this description just copy pasta?

A: Copy and Pasta: With 50W of power at its disposal, this bullhorn will ensure your voice will be heard almost a mile away. In the wind, in the right direction...

Q: 4. Is this really 50 Watts? Because I see more expensive units, with only 40 Watts.

A: It's pretty loud actually

Q: 5. Is it worthy to buy for lens 800mm with 1dx mark 2

A: This is rated for 50lbs. The Sigmonster I own, with camera weighs about 17 lbs.

Q: 6. How does this do for pointing your camera and lens straight up overhead, most gimbal heads have restricted motion for straight up shots. In astronomy jargon this position is called zenith. Thanks.

A: The only lens I use on this head is my 500f4 and it can't shoot straight up.

Q: 7. can I shoot portrait position as well as landscape with this head?

A: Yes and No... If you are using a lens with a lens foot, typically the lens collar allows you to rotate around the lens, then YES. You would be able to quickly roll the camera over from landscape to portrait. However, if you are using a shorter lens or a lens that doesn't feature a rotation lens collar, then NO. If no, ProMediaGear manufactures the PXC2 Lens Plate that will clamp onto your Arca Compatible tripod plate mounted on to the camera body rather than the lens. To rotate to portraits with this configuration you would require an L-bracket.

Q: 8. What is the kHz range That can be picked up by this unit?Craigasmith74@Gmail

A: Pyle Pro does not offer this specification but it is optimized for vocal paging use which would fall into a narrow mid-range frequency response.

Q: 9. What does this gimbal head weight? not the package weight but the gimbal head itself.

A: ProMediaGear Katana Professional Gimbal Tripod Head weights 5.4 lb / 2.4 kg.

Q: 10. what arca swiss plate do I need to purchase for my sigma 60 -600 sport lens for this gimbal?

A: A plate such as the Wimberley P30 Quick Release Plate, BH #WIQRPP3 would allow the Sigma 60-600mm to fit this Katana Gimbal Head. https://bhpho.to/2VJ7BHQ