Experience advanced Tube Logic tech and reactive Class-AB power with the flagship BOSS Katana Artist Gen 3, the enhanced 100W 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 Artist Gen 3 is an ideal performance companion, sporting four footswitchable channels, plus a Panel control channel, each with 3-band EQ, Resonance, and Presence control. Each channel also includes Gain, channel Volume, and Master volume controls, which when combined with the handy optional power reduction down to 50 or 0.5W, you get the ultimate in tonal control regardless of output volume. Katana Artist Gen 3 also includes plenty of connections, including a stereo headphone output, a balanced XLR line output, a Power Amp input for external modelers, an FX loop, USB-C for computer recording and app control, optional stereo cab expansion, speaker outputs, and IR-based cabinet emulations with three Air Feel settings on all outputs. The Katana Artist Gen 3 includes a power cable.

100W Modeling Combo Amp for Guitar    Powerful 12" Waza Speaker    6 Amp Characters with Variations    Five Onboard FX Categories    8 Recallable Tone Settings, 4 Channels    Power Reduction Down to 50 or 0.5W    Power Amp In, XLR Out, Speaker Outs    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 
• Bloom switch engages a dedicated revoicing circuit that changes the amp's feel and response
• Updated BOSS Tone Studio app with new interface for more intuitive workflow
• Stereo headphone output for quiet practice
• New custom 12" Waza speaker based on classic '60s British voicing

The top-of-the-line Katana Artist Gen 3 is built to meet the sophisticated needs of advanced guitarists. Numerous performance and tone-shaping tools have direct panel controls for fast access, along with deep customization options via BOSS Tone Studio.

Developed by BOSS, the custom 12" Waza speaker provides the true character and response of the famous ’60s 25W British stack speaker, albeit with modern power handling. The carefully tuned combo cabinet maximizes the amp’s full potential, delivering smooth, punchy, and satisfying sound with a wide baffle and semiclosed design.

• Solo section with dedicated level boost and delay effect
• Three-way Contour control or shaping overall tonal color
• Three cabinet resonance options: Vintage, Modern, and Deep

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 Adaptor 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 system-wide settings and behaviors and organize custom setups for all your gigs. You also have access to BOSS Tone Exchange, where you can download pro setups and share sounds with the worldwide Katana community.

• Customize onboard FX with over 60 premium BOSS types
• Detailed amp and effect editing tools, including deep parameter controls, FX order, and more
• Customizable IR-based cabinet sounds for the headphones, line outs, and USB recording output
• Fine-tune the Contour settings
• Customize three Global EQs
• FX loop control, including post-amp/post-reveb positioning and series or parallel operation
• Save and organize Livesets for different playing applications

Katana Artist Gen 3 features a host of powerful tools for modern performers. Eight Tone Setting memories let you store and recall complete amp/effect setups, while rear-panel jacks support remote control with footswitches, an expression pedal, and MIDI.

The GA-FC and GA-FC EX Foot Controllers (sold separately) extend your capabilities even further, providing complete stage control solutions for your Katana Gen 3. Switch Tone Settings, turn effects on/off, integrate multiple expression pedals, and more. The GA-FC EX model also includes an expansion option to double your footswitches or control two Katana amps at once.

Katana Art Gen 3 flows with all your creative journeys. Easily link two amps via the Stereo Expand function, with master control from the main amp and stereo effects like chorus, delay, and reverb distributed across both amps for a wide, immersive sound. Or, connect to the Power Amp In jack to bypass the Katana preamp and use the reactive Class-AB power section to amplify a modeler or an external preamp.

• Stereo 1/4" headphone output for quiet practice and stereo output
• Balanced XLR 3-pin and unbalanced 1/4" line outputs for PA systems, front-of-house mixes, and DI recording/reamping
• Optional ground-lift switch on line output for eliminating hum from grounding loops
• 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
• One 8-ohm and two 16-ohm speaker outputs for sending your tone to an external cabinet
• Series FX loop for inserting FX between preamp and power amp
• 5-pin DIN MIDI input for syncing internal FX

• Connect up to two footswitches and one expression pedal
• Supports GA-FC and FA-FC EX foot controllers for complete stage control
• Optional Bluetooth Audio MIDI Dual Adapter (BT-DUAL) for wireless audio playback from wireless devices and remote editing via BTS app (for iOS and Android)
• Companion Katana Cabinet 212 Waza with two 12" Waza speakers

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the cradle center above the point of rotation?

A: No, it does not work like a nodal point head. The camera does not sit center. It is made to be used with heavy long lenses.

Q: 2. 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: 3. Can it be installed on the stem of Gitzo GH3382DQ? I would like to use it as an adapter for RRS B2-LR II.

A: It is not compatible with the Gitzo GH3382QD.

Q: 4. Does this head still come with the PX-6 plate, although it is discontinued? Are 1/4 or 3/8 screws included?

A: The ProMediaGear GKJr Katana Pro Aluminum Gimbal Head comes with the PX6 plate and 2 1/4-20 screws.

Q: 5. Is there something just opposite to this available that allows Manfrotto plates on Arca ball heads?

A: Search the b&h website. There are some clamps that will fit both arca and Manfrotto. The problem with manfrotto ball heads is they use a proprietary joint between the ball stem and the clamp. This is why I needed the adapter. So if you get a clamp that fits both it might mount on an arca ball stem without an adapter.

Q: 6. Just received this tripod head. I am not able to loosen the cradle clamp knob. Is there a trick I'm missing? Thanks.

A: The cradle clamp knob by the plate should be smooth and easy to turn. I am sorry you are having difficulties with this product. Try loosing up the screw or try lifting the knob. If you are still not able to loosing it up I will recommend you to join our Pro Photo Video Chat department for more assistance.

Q: 7. Does theProMediaGear GKJr. Katana Junior comes with the Arca type quick release plate as they advertise in their website? Thanks for your help!

A: Yes, my Junior came with a long Arca type quick release plate. I'm able to quickly balance my heavy 400mm f/2.8 lens on it.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Is this compatible with the Manfrotto 498RC2 ball head?

A: Yes it is

Q: 10. Can this head be used on a skimmer ground pod?

A: Yes this head can be used with the Naturescapes SKM-II Skimmer Ground Pod II.