The BOSS Katana GEN 3 - Favourite New Features & First Impressions Of The Most Popular Amp Around!

[@karmaandkerosene_music]

The day of 1000 Katana videos is upon us.

[@itstodd1345]

😂

[@jayteesgear]

Big time haha!

[@dustinbrummett3774]

Hell yeah! Lol

[@Corpsegrinder138]

All the how-to videos of the katana will be starting over.

[@Sailor92]

So true haahah

[@BOSSinfoglobal]

Awesome - Cheers PMT!

[@DieselRogers2008]

Thank you Boss for making such good and affordable amps for beginners like me

[@heavilymedicated321]

I just bought this amp and there is so much to it. Thank you for this demo. You can't make too many videos for this amp. Its insane and i love it

[@itstodd1345]

Only Dagan can play guitar with his phone in his other hand. 🐐🖤

[@Derpadeedooda]

Not many people know about this amp it is very underrated

[@Corpsegrinder138]

Pretty sure it’s the most popular amp in the last 8 years

[@zeolyte]

Its far from underrated bro

[@tonya4157]

And just like that, right over their heads.

[@joshmuz9018]

It’s the most sold amp in the world

[@dizzy7454]

Trolled

[@iancurrie8844]

Dang. All it needed was the tiny screen from the Katana go for the tuner and to show what effect is selected so you don't have to carry a crib sheet to see what effect "yellow" is. Such a missed opportunity. Also, have the dang controls closer to the front! You know, where the player is. I don't play behind or on top of my amp.

[@AlexanderXtcSlayin]

I wish they would stop hard wiring the speaker to the amp though. I have the katana artist and it connects to the speaker via cable, makes it super easy to use the katana as a cab as well.

[@rstebnicki]

Just got yesterday 100 mk2 and I'm blow out!

[@James-kj9hw]

Return it if you can. But its probably worth keeping if you dont want to spend extra money on getting a slightly new version

[@rstebnicki]

@@James-kj9hw what seems comical to me is the lack of a built-in BT module. To be honest, an extra 150 or 200 pounds (with BT) will not compensate for my skills, which are, to put it mildly, non-existent.

[@danielserrano343]

I love this amp, I love this guy, and I love seeing his Kramer go evolving every now and then!

[@dustinbrummett3774]

Sick guitar from the jump.

[@5Xlowe]

When is Dagen getting a signature Kramer?

[@jonathanhathaway7796]

On the MKII I use the Crunch with the gain all or most of the way off for an early Beatles/Tom Petty kind of not quite clean/not quite distorted. I can't say enough about the Katana.

[@steliosemmanouilidis5050]

The Bluetooth should have been built in

[@xdzero9987]

How do you connect it to bluetooth to play music? Do you need the extra plug in thing?

[@markerf16]

I just got the Katana 100 version 2 a few months ago. I only use it as a backup amp and on the clean setting. Is it worth upgrading? I like the version 2 100 watt amp because it has that amp in the room feel and push to it. I can almost get fendery with it. My main amp is a Fender Hotrod 1x12.

[@chrishyde1216]

Sounds delicious, but how much of that is Dagan's playing? I have never been able to get my 100 MkII to sound anywhere close to what I hear on KZbin. Or is it a volume issue, and are Katanas just not good at low volumes?

[@Ratsnore]

5:07 my favorite song. the name is 613 by Van Halen if anybody’s wondering

[@Guitarify]

Just when I upgrade from the Mk.1 2x12 to a Mk.2 100 watt 1x12, they drop the Mk.3, i'll wait it out a bit and let some updates come out before I jump to upgrade again, but the new features certainly are a nice step forward for the range, we're getting closer to having that full "Tube Amp" Experience in an affordable, controllable combo

[@JonDeth]

I have a formal education in the science of engineering, shred and sweep style player and over a dozen rigs; it's literally the worst amp I own lol. It's one of the worst amps I have ever owned but ATM, it's an overhyped piece of crap. The volume implodes so at about 60%, they all muffle out. They're midrange dominant due to the speaker and low grade A/D and D/A conversion going on. Compared to a modeler for $150 and a $200 combo, these are just abominable pieces of crap. You can shred and advance as a player on it for sure, but it's nowhere near the quality of a valve. My Valeton GP200 puts it's modeling to shame as does my 12 year old Zoom G5 whether I switch the tube on or off. My intention isn't to be rude or insulting but persuade people to put their money elsewhere. *Everyone promoting these on youtube are paid channels which means the company pays them aside from giving them the gear to keep.* I see guys with small channels that get 3, 4 and even $5,000 all tube heads for keeps just with 80k subscribers, so these huge channels are getting an obnoxious amount of money which is why their reviews are so dishonest and corrupt.

[@Guitarify]

@@JonDeth I'm unpaid by Boss, or any company for that matter, and even when I worked at Sam Ash I took a hit on my commission selling Boss over the preferred brand, because when I was Gigging from 2016-2022, EVERYONE had a Katana, and NOONE noticed a difference between it's lead setting and a JCM800, except for the fact their ears weren't ringing the next day. Yes a tube amp has a sound and feel that when you solo it out, stand in the room with it and know what to look for, you wont get 100% from a Modeler, but if you're NOT Aa gear snob and don't want to spend 5x as much for it to be 10% "better" The Katana is hands down the BEST option. Put it in a blind shoot out with its competitors. I guarantee the Katana wins every time. Line 6 has gotten better but more expensive and their range is less diverse, Marshall are too busy making Bluetooth speakers and fridges to do anything with the CODE line.

[@JonDeth]

@@Guitarify I know you're not paid or compensated by Boss, but as mentioned I have a formal college education in the science of electrical/electronics engineering, am a "cliche" shred and sweep style player, and have over a dozen amps. *The Katana does a great job performing it's menu of functions, but there's also a lot of ways it falls short.* Maximum useable volume is #1 based on my collection. I have a Gamma G50 which to be fair, is designed by Acoustic, but I can put it to 100% volume and it's fully functional at that level. Brand new, I paid $140 with tax and a warrant so if I drop it out of a moving car, it gets replaced. This amp with a 150-$200 modeler is many steps above the Katanas. My Katana is a humble amp from my overall view. The modeling of my 20 year old Behringer Vtone uses their pirated Tech21 Sansamp circuit and it's modeling blows away the Katana. *Now, as far as something brand new, the Katana is ultimately going to be the most bang for the buck without someone piecing something together for a little more money.* If you could barely play 3 chords, the Katana still performs well enough that in a couple years, you can be playing Satriani or SRV or John Mayer; virtually anything you would want, it can provide it. In terms of overall sound quality, It's just okay, far from phenomenal. A Mooer GE150 with that Gamma puts the Katana to shame in every single area, right down to having a far superior 12" in it.

[@JonDeth]

​@@janusn9 any amp with a "Line Out" has it specifically so you can send the signal directly into another amp including guitar amps, or P.A. system. I'm unfortunately unhappy with my Katana, but that's because the stock woofer is way too midsy and the 50-watt amplifier buckles at around 65-70% volume and is just mud and trash. I'm sure if I had bought the head or the 100-watt combo I would be raving about them like everyone else. I have other 50-watt combos that put it to shame. In fact, I wonder if I post an add maybe someone will trade me my combo for their Katana head! lol Then I'd be on the K-Team!

[@dizzy7454]

Yes get the artist 100 combo it's what I got and you can't go wrong. Trust me. I got it on sale the mk2 and you won't go wrong either way just try to get the waza speaker

[@fortuneamaechi3877]

Will they update the katana go app to have the same features as the gen 3 katana?

[@billyc6678]

The App is getting an upgrade next month. I’m not sure if it will include gen 3 updates.

[@fortuneamaechi3877]

@@billyc6678 fair point, cheers for the insight

[@bdm3052]

Boss 100 2x12 or fender champion 2 100 2x12?

[@Dajuro]

I can't wait for the Artist version with the 2x12 cab. On a side note - HOW did you know I was watching this on the toilet at work? *subscribed*

[@awittypilot8961]

I've been gigging an Artist for more than a year no...LOVE IT! Still have one little ole problem....JUST one....if you use an expression pedal to get Wah....you can't turn the wah off with the pedal. So you STILL have to have a dedicated pedal in front of the amp meaning more wires to trample on and trip over and a battery dependent wah. I LOVE the GFAC-EX and it is EASY to set up....but not being able to toggle the Wah eats my lunch! My one and only complaint. Took me MONTHS to make up my 8 basic tones and get them to be at the right (same) volume when switching but I got it there. Tube amps are a thing of the past for me...SCREW marshall...pompous pricks!

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

@awittypilot8961 I use an expression pedal into the back of the GA-FC (not the -EX version) for WAH too. I also plug a simple TAP switch into the other port on the back of the GA-FC. Through the ASSIGN tab on the BOSS Tone Studio, I have programmed the configuration such that when I togglle the TAP switch, it switches the pedal action between VOLUME and PEDAL FX (whatever you have programmed the pedal FX to be in the PEDAL FX tab). It's not perfect, but it works and I've got used to it now. There are a couple of negatives with this configuration : 1) No LED indicator on the TAP switch to indicate which setting the pedal is on - either VOLUME or PEDAL FX, you need to remember. 2) when switching from PEDAL FX back to VOLUME, you need to remember to set the pedal to maximum (toe down) position, otherwise the volume will be affected. Hope this helps 🤘.

[@awittypilot8961]

@@kevinmcguinness1113 Thank you very much...I kind of had the same thoughts but haven't tried it yet. Great advice!

[@andrewbecker3700]

My only question is, can you use the USB Bluetooth adapter on the old models? Are the Bluetooth adapters sold separately?

[@Tiago_007]

Unfortunately you can’t.

[@andrewbecker3700]

@@Tiago_007 I've always wondered why there's not just a small LCD screen somewhere on the control panel for the Tone Studio? Or even a small tablet included for Bluetooth connectivity? Having to use the little USB to copier adapter wire, is bullshit. Plus I needed another adapter to get to my specific tablet's and phone's input style.They don't even include the damn connector wire, you gotta go buy it. Same with the GAFC footswitch. The stuff should all be included, even if the price was slightly increased. As great as they are. I have 2 mkii 212's. There's always room for improvements. I'm currently contemplating a mix and match speaker swap with the two M65 Celestion Creambacks out of my cheapy Harley Benton G212plus cab. It's my opinion the factory Katana speakers in the 212 models are just Greenback copies, thus the 25 watts rms rating at 16ohms. Might swap out 1 stock Katana speaker for a Creamback in both my 212's. I'm curious to hear what a Greenback clone and Creamback sound like together in a Katana 212 cab. My guess, is it'll have substantially more character in the mids. And just a broader overall EQ range. Greenbacks on their own can be brittle and a little raspy at times. But it's my belief the two distinct characters each speaker inherently has, will combine to create a metal tone that's much more versatile. Maybe a little more crunchy and classic rock voiced. Not so bitting and modern.

[@angeltorres8214]

Dude show the settings on that pushed tone, thank you.

[@hollywoodactress]

Sounds great. I am curious in that Kramer. What model is it, looks heavily modded ? ❤

[@coltonmuri3672]

It's a Kramer Pacer. The main mod is the Sustainiac pickup in the neck. Its a pretty complicated system with multiple circuit boards, 2 additional switches, and replaces the pickup switch with a digital one so that it goes to the bridge pickup when using the sustainer (it only works right when the pickup is far away from the sustainer driver). The other visible mod is an EVH d-Tuna to quickly swap between standard and drop tuning. Those only work if you block the Floyd Rose tremolo to be dive bomb only. There's a few devices that solve that. Dagan uses the simplest and cheapest one that is just a screw that presses against the back side of the tremolo block

[@brianrollins7275]

Great demo, thanks guys. Had the katana 100 mk2 but ultimately ended up with a Roland blues cube. Kinda missed all the effects from the katana so I picked up the katana go a week ago and it’s been great. It’s nice to get all the effects from one small device and if I get tired of headphones I plug it into my Bluetooth speaker. Not bad for the money. Cheers

[@crimsontyger8576]

Just trying to find out if the base sounds are improved. Is the clean sound now less boxy?

[@Chudhole]

So no output to an auxiliary cab for stereo? Half of my pedals are stereo. The lack of affordable stereo amps is abysmal.

[@bigtorrisi]

Dagan is the new Phil X. A big gig is coming his way.

[@jessetate9701]

Definitely gotta get one!

[@isitreallyisitreally1756]

Great time to be a guitarist , indeed the 50 should have an fx loop , but , the older series Mk1 / 2 100 should be a steal on second hand markets now ... I’ve used my mk1 live since they came out , still great , still reliable , just as a pedal platform and it has the magic fx loop ( although no one moans when some boutique maker brings out a 13k super valve amp ??) . It’s not a beginner amp , not at that price , in the end it’s just a product , loads of choice out there . Loads of built in fx , enough for most players .

[@honeyfrost3355]

Oh they are, I've seen them at guitar center on clarence for like under 300.

[@mattmanley7118]

Still isn’t an effect loop on the 50? Bluetooth is nice to finally run the software from your phone as I could never get it to be set up properly on a computer. It isn’t all that easy to use in comparison to other programs. It’s kind of scummy they made Bluetooth an optional extra instead of building it in, but I guess that’s just business. Ya sound great Dagan ❤

[@heavilymedicated321]

Are your guitar frets scooped on that guitar?? It kinda looks like it

[@Veranek]

But still no FX Loop on 50w model...

[@mastersimon78]

About presence and vigor, it's better than strymon iridium? Thanks

[@xvenomknightx9436]

I saw that there is also a 50 gen ex up for pre order as well…I wonder if the gafc ex pedal would work for that

[@paulamison8379]

Yes it does

[@dexter_gd3478]

Damn it. I only bought the Mark lI 6 months ago

[@damien6997]

I'm actually scared to check one of these out. I love the warmth of a tube amp but these have come such a long way. I'll want one. ❤

[@USMarine75]

What does the Artist model add?

[@Steve-qz4li]

If they had listened they would of put an effects loop on the 50 watt...also you have to pay extra for Bluetooth at around £50 I belive...JUNK I won't be getting one 😟

[@magic2506]

Does it have bluetooth play back so you can jam along from a music or KZbin source?

[@paulamison8379]

Yes

[@jezzdavis9059]

I'm pretty sure that someone good with the EQ's, could get everything including the 'pushed' from a MK2

[@ericwarrington6650]

I always know when Dagan busts out the Kramer that something ridiculous is about to be unleashed..😅🤘😁🎸..please help me understand why boss didnt put an effects loop in the 50!!?? It's the single biggest complaint of the amps... sigh 😞

[@longstaffkj]

What Kramer is that?

[@axelmartinez6291]

Just got mine today, can't connect it to my laptop though

[@Psyclonus7]

did this get resolved?

[@axelmartinez6291]

@@Psyclonus7 i did, is kinda tricky but you got to update the firmware first

[@capitanvonchickenpants8492]

Mine! Gotta get one to go with my other three

[@matijabaksaj9360]

I sold mine katana mk2 and buyed PositiveGrid spark 40,best thing ever

[@cgbenner9615]

I’ve got both 😂 They’re both great but the Spark amp types are definitely better sounding to me.

[@slappywag7210]

How does the new Blackstar HT MK3 compare?

[@mathzur5150iii]

Killer amp the black star. But more effects on thé katana gen3. And the 0,5watt for very low bedroom training.

[@fadlyhans82]

So many ppl complaining about fx loop and such. Still, these will sell like hotcakes. It’s got almost all of the basic any budding guitarist needs. Am I gonna get one? Nope cause I already got an amp. 😂. Waiting for new WAZAs pedals though.

[@chupiconverge6034]

Love clean tone.

[@dennisdaniel1146]

Thank you. Nice pick toss at the end haha 😂

[@Topher19801413]

The thing I notice with all Katanas Gen 1 to this one demos. They all have a fizz in the topend that doesn't sound great at higher gains., I have a gen 1 and 2. It is quite easy to get rid of, that and tighten up the flubby bottom end in both. These amps sound so much better than most of these demos represent. Even this one.

[@warlockdruid]

16:10 Gojira!!!

[@markaxlbyrne4353]

Think I’ll be having another trip up to Newcastle to try the 50 and 100 out 😁🤘🏻

[@daysleeper3910]

Ive had a 100Mk2 Head for a couple of years and liked it.... there is not enough here for an upgrade!. Dissapointed... Why can I not utalize any of the new software with a Mk2 100 Head? Boss taking corporate advice from Apple?

[@lewisyouknow]

How the flip did he know I was at work on the bog!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mastersimon78]

Katana gen3 vs strymon iridium?!?

[@johndodd4375]

Dude... What's with the nail varnish

[@tonya4157]

Almost. Siounds almost as good as my Mighty Plug Pro. But, the MPP has Bluetooth built in. 😊

[@WalterBarger-io9ck]

Pmtv UK .Keep On Rocking How about some more videos on bigger bass amps at a reasonable price😎✌

[@filtermat]

No fx loop and no line out on the 50 model? Sorry, I’m not interested

[@steveduggan599]

Totally agree. More Boss arrogance & Tone Studio is awful. They could learn a lot from Valeton, NU-X & Sonicake. Pass!

[@steverolfeca]

Advantage to Line 6 Catalyst 60- especially w/12 amps in the new firmware. ❤️ Boss’ Pushed channel, though.

[@filtermat]

I discovered they put already the 50 ex on the line-up, maybe I change idea. Maaaybe

[@iduncanw]

The EX version has line out, but still no FX loop.

[@filtermat]

@@iduncanw yes…

[@robphillips8351]

Sounds killer 👍👍

[@ServingMyJesus]

I would have had a localmPMT store if PMT had bought the Eric Lindsay Music store in Catford. It is now emptu with SE London musicians having to buy online or travel to central London. Just imagine trying to travel on the tube with your btand new stack system. You cannot use a vehicle in central London because of the Congestion Charge and ULEZ.

[@reneliebregt6319]

Whats new : not so much : a new name and some updates here and there and I think the bluetooth thing will work very slow as on my GX100 unbelievable 😀

[@Edgar_Randolph]

I want to have a kid. Just so I can call him Katana now😂

[@upthecatters86]

I've watched so many videos about this amp today that my ears are starting to hurt. Tone overload.

[@pierozucca172]

Wouhaou !!! Incredible Amp !! Good Bass ! Bye Degan from Belgium !

[@MystNLMusic]

The bluetooth is pretty cool, but still no tuner or looper? Thats wack!

[@edwardcastro6864]

Dagan brother i'm with the fun police!! damn brother your havin to much we need to turn you down !!!! na keep up the jammin go for it lmao

[@therollband1290]

It sounds like a casio keyboard on the “electric guitar” sound.

[@fang456575]

hey man, you’re pretty cool

[@martijn_yt]

Katana GEN 3 ! or: now we can finally be honest about everything that was wrong with Mark I and Mark II 😜

[@DennisHayes-tr8jd]

Boss katana gen 4

[@DennisHayes-tr8jd]

Didn't make that comment but hey guess I want a gen 4

[@paulamison8379]

Coming out next week buddy

[@LincolnCountyBand-st8yn]

All of that just sounded very harsh and brittle. Looks like a good all rounder that doesnt excel at any particular thing. REAL TUBE AMPS STILL RULE

[@albertorta]

What happened to the? Katana go I heard they were discontinued.

[@atb1325]

The Gen 3 is a snooze fest. I don't see enough difference to upgrade from the MK2. Still no tuner, no effects loop on the 50. Wait and buy the 100 MK2 for a reduced price and slave your 50 with it and jobs done in my book. The price went up at least 50 dollars too on these new ones.

[@southernpanda33]

I bet the shrillness of the amp would be fixed with a new speaker. Possibly the Hesu Demon or DV-77.

[@JojoFryrocks]

Or a Joyo EQ pedal, which is what I use with my Boss Katana MK2

[@millermonsterair]

there is no effects loop on the gen 3. HARD pass on this one. an amp HAS to have an effects loop, or i think its almost useless.

[@clemguitar63]

"Whatcha talkin bout Willis" All the 100-Watt GEN-3's (Combos & Head) including the Katana Artist Combo Have an Effects Loop! Just not the 50-Versions.

[@JohnSmith-lc6gq]

That’s ok for the Z children but I will keep my three EVH 5150 100w heads and 4X12 5150 cabinets and for a combo I also so keep the Marshall JVM210C but I guess that’s ok for a beginner

[@DavidSmith-xz4zz]

Never liked the Katana, and I've owned two. Sold them both for pennies on the dollar. Too shrill/harsh sounding, and the software is total garbage.

[@Durkhead]

Shouldve taken out the speakers and sold them separatly theyre stupid expensive

[@tonya4157]

Sold mine 2 years ago. Don't miss them. I did allow myself to get sucked into a Katana Go but returned it the next day. But, like a true addict, I had to check this out.

[@robertwalker6874]

.....said the Marshall salesman..

[@OldmanSk8ing]

Does your guitar not have a tone dial? Shrill? Dial it back. 😂

[@cjschaef]

None of this warranted a new release. Give us stackable overdrive, tuner and built-in Bluetooth

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

Agreed. All these supposed "new" features have already been available on my MkII Artist for years. PUSHED pre-amp is a meh, can easily be replicated on the CLEAN channel, or using one of the SNEAKY AMP profiles. Stacked ODs would be nice, also the ability to cycle through GREEN-RED-YELLOW effects on the GA-FC. Or revamp the clunky GA-FC completely to also include a couple of expression pedals. Yeah, it would cost a bit more, but worth it IMO and no need for the additional cost of expression pedals and activation switches on external umbilical cables.

[@matijabaksaj9360]

This is why i sold katana mk2 and buyed positive grid spark 40

[@honeyfrost3355]

Honestly though.

[@robertsullivan9748]

Sounds to brite to me the katana mini sounds better to me

[@supedersen]

With distortion you can make anything sound like shit.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Please just tell me the major new features. I don’t wanna hear a single thing tone wise.

[@thunderfootpower]

boss has turned into blackstar just regurgitating the same technologies over and over ill stick with my 25.000 amps on tonex

[@vanhalen5150jhs]

Yo

[@zikkicharade]

Give thin man a bc rich gunslinger and let him play some dokken wtf is this no copyright shit

[@jayteesgear]

Youre a good player but that thing is WAYY too mid forward. Sounds fake

[@honeyfrost3355]

How do mids make it sound fake?

[@matijabaksaj9360]

Bro need to stop drinking

[@bobwreck3775]

That thing sounds like a crappy solid state amp. It will never sound good EVER. No matter how many youtube videos are made stating it sounds killer your ears will tell you.

[@OldmanSk8ing]

I played a Boss 50 at local music store trying out some cheaper squire guitars and it sounded great to me. Lots of response and nice tone. I come from a classical guitar background and 60 cycle hum used to annoy me. But now it’s growing on me. And the boss was actually a pretty quiet amp. Made guitars sound good. But what do I know?