Compact, convenient, and loaded with tone, KATANA:GO is an essential companion for daily jams with your guitar or bass. This powerhouse headphone amp puts authentic sounds from the stage-class Katana amp series at your instrument's output jack, paired with a host of wireless music streaming, sound editing, and learning tools on your smartphone. Advanced spatial technology provides a rich 3D playing experience, while BOSS Tone Exchange offers an infinite sound library to explore any style. Whether you're a developing hobbyist or a pro keeping up your chops, KATANA:GO keeps you inspired everywhere you play.
Authentic Katana Tone
KATANA:GO drives your sessions with genuine sounds from the best-selling Katana stage amp series. Guitar mode features 10 unique amp characters, including clean, crunch, the high-gain BOSS Brown type, two characters optimized for acoustic/electric guitar, and more. There's also a dedicated bass mode with Vintage, Modern, and Flat types directly ported from the Katana Bass amplifiers. Each mode includes a massive library of BOSS effects to explore, with deep sound customization available in the companion BOSS Tone Studio app for iOS and Android.
Immersive Stage Sound
The innovative Stage Feel feature in KATANA:GO provides an immersive playing experience realized with advanced BOSS spatial technology. Presets allow you to position the amp and backing music in different places in the sound field, giving the impression of playing with a backline on stage or jamming in a room with friends. It's even possible to personalize the sound field with the intuitive tools in BOSS Tone Studio.
Wireless Foot Control
The optional EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal and FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch expand the KATANA:GO experience with remote control functions that you assign in BOSS Tone Studio. Control volume and wah, select memories, turn effects on/off, and more - all with a cable-free connection.
Features
* Personal headphone amp with premium guitar and bass tones from stage-class Katana amplifiers
* Guitar mode with 10 amp types and over 60 effects
* Bass mode with three amp types and over 60 effects
* Stage Feel function provides an immersive headphone experience with advanced BOSS spatial technology
* 30 user memories in each mode filled with ready-to-play sounds
* View memory names and the onboard tuner with the OLED display
* Wirelessly edit sounds and play along with music from your mobile device via Bluetooth
* Companion BOSS Tone Studio app with powerful tools for sound editing, memory organization, and YouTube practice
* Download and share Livesets at BOSS Tone Exchange
* Supports import of Tone Setting data from Katana guitar and bass amplifiers
* Rechargeable battery with up to five hours of continuous runtime
* Record/playback tracks in music production software on a computer or mobile device via a USB-C
* Wireless external foot control via the optional EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal and FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch, each sold separately
* Optional CB-KTNGO carrying pouch for KATANA:GO, charging cable, and other accessories, sold separately
Specifications
Sample Rate
- 48 kHz
AD Conversion
- 32 bits + AF method
- AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
DA Conversion
- 32 bits
Memories
- Guitar mode: 30
- Bass mode: 30
Nominal Input Level
- INPUT: -10 dBu
Input Impedance
- INPUT: 1 M ohm
Maximum Output Level
- PHONES: 30 mW + 30 mW
Output Impedance
- PHONES: 4.7 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance
- PHONES: 16 ohms or greater
Display
- Graphic OLED display (128 x 32 dots)
Controls
- Master volume knob
- POWER switch
- A button
- B button
- C button
- Bluetooth(R) button
- STAGE FEEL button
- Multi-function button
Connectors
- Input plug: 1/4-inch phone type
- PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
- USB port: USB Type-C(R)
Bluetooth
- Profile Support: A2DP (Audio)
- GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy)
Power Supply
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Supplied from the USB port
Current Draw
- 500 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use
- Approximately 5 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Battery charging time
- Approximately 3 hours
*To charge the unit, use the USB port of a computer or a commercially available USB power supply adaptor (5 V, 500 mA or higher).
Dimensions
- 45 (W) x 125 (D) x 29 (H) mm
- 1-13/16 (W) x 4-15/16 (D) x 1-3/16 (H) inches
Weight
- 65 g
- 3 oz
Accessories
- Leaflet "Quick Start"
- Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- USB Type-C(R) to USB Type-A cable
