Katana in Your Pocket
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.
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
- Optional CB-KTNGO carrying pouch for KATANA:GO, charging cable, and other accessories
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 24 (H) mm
- 1-13/16 (W) x 4-15/16 (D) x 1 (H) inches
Weight
- 70 g
- 3 oz
Accessories
- Leaflet "Quick Start"
- Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- USB Type-C(R) to USB Type-A cable