KATANA-50 MkII

Katana MkII takes the acclaimed Katana guitar amp series to the next level, turbocharging the core platform with more sounds, more effects, and more features. Newly voiced variations are now available for all five amp characters, doubling the tonal options. And the onboard effects categories have been expanded from three to five, providing even more real-time processing to choose from. The usability has been ramped up too, with a power amp input for modelers and multi-FX, updated editor software, and many other enhancements.

KATANA-100 MkII

Katana MkII takes the acclaimed Katana guitar amp series to the next level, turbocharging the core platform with more sounds, more effects, and more features. Newly voiced variations are now available for all five amp characters, doubling the tonal options. And the onboard effects categories have been expanded from three to five, providing even more real-time processing to choose from. The usability has been ramped up too, with a power amp input for modelers and multi-FX, easy stereo expansion for dual amp setups, updated editor software, and many other enhancements.

KATANA-MINI Guitar Amplifier

BOSS KATANA amps have received accolades from guitarists everywhere for their fantastic sound and feel, onboard effects, and great value. Now, the KATANA-Mini makes serious KATANA tone accessible in a small, go-anywhere amp that runs on batteries. Offering sound quality that far exceeds other amps in its class, this miniature powerhouse features an authentic multi-stage analog gain circuit for big, expressive sound, plus a traditional analog EQ and an onboard tape-style delay. Ultra-compact and travel-ready, the KATANA-Mini delivers inspiring KATANA tone anywhere you want to play.

The Blues Cube Artist is a professional and fun amplifier from Roland. The amp is made according to Roland’s ‘Tube Logic’-design. This means that Roland intricately reproduced the inner workings of legendary tube amps. The Blues Cube Artist thus has Clean and Crunch channels, which can be used individually and simultaneously. It’s an 80 watt amplifier and can produce the same nuance and expression in the sound as a ‘tweed-era’ valve amp, while also benefiting from the advantages of a transistor amp!

But what are those advantages? Transistor amplifiers weigh less, are more compact, and require less maintenance. Although valve amps sound beautiful, they are heavy and require a lot of maintenance, which can be quite pricey as well. The volume is also less nuanced, whereas a transistor amp can still be used at a lower volume or even with headphones. This transistor amp has the same power and projection as a tube amp, while also being way more versatile. Moreover, the amp also has a USB-input, which makes recording very easy. The Blues Cube Artist is thus the ideal amplifier for the versatile musician who loves authentic sounds!

Yamaha THR30II

• Realistic tube-amp tones and feel plus essential effects
• 15 guitar amp models, 3 bass amp models, 3 mic models for acoustic-electrics, and flat voicings for everything else
• Bluetooth® support for audio playback, editing via THR Remote, and more
• Built-in wireless receiver compatible with optional Line 6® Relay® G10T transmitter
• Built-in rechargeable battery lets you play anywhere
• Hi-Fi audio playback with Extended Stereo Technology
• Plug-and-play USB connectivity for recording and playback
• 1/4” line outputs provide additional flexibility for recording or performance
• THR Remote editor/librarian app for desktop and mobile devices
• Share your performance online using the free Rec'n'Share app

The Boss Katana Series

The Boss Katana 50 MkII EX is part of Boss’ Katana series. This series is named after the traditional Japanese sword: the katana. This symbol shows the combination of traditional craftsmanship and innovation. Within this series Boss develops versatile and powerful amps for a relatively low price. The Katana series stands next to the Waza Craft series, which means that the most innovative technology has been used. The amps contains several effects, which means these amps are ideal for the musician that likes to play different styles.

The Boss Katana 50 MkII EX

The Katana 50 MkII EX is an expanded version of the Katana 50 MkII. The amp is just as compact and transportable as the 50 MkII but is more versatile and better suited for gigs. The amp contains a line output with which the amp can be directly connected to a PA-system. Furthermore, you can add a second Katana MkII amp with the Stereo Expand function. The Katana 50 MkII EX has moreover more effects and functions. The amp has five different amplifier options (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brown, and Acoustic) and the effects are adjustable with the Boss Tone Studio. There are also five different effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb. You can also connect the amp directly to your computer for easier recording.

KATANA-ARTIST MkII

The Katana-Artist MkII elevates the premier model in the Katana lineup with next-generation features and flexibility. Newly voiced variations for all five amp characters double your tone choices, while onboard effects categories have been expanded from three to five. Exclusive front-panel controls provide even more sound-shaping options, including a three-way Contour switch, Global EQ with three customizable curves, and a Solo boost with adjustable level. And with powerful new dual amp functionality, it's easy to link and control two Katana-Artist MkIIs for massive, ultra-wide tones.

KATANA-100/212 MkII

Katana MkII takes the acclaimed Katana guitar amp series to the next level, turbocharging the core platform with more sounds, more effects, and more features. Newly voiced variations are now available for all five amp characters, doubling the tonal options. And the onboard effects categories have been expanded from three to five, providing even more real-time processing to choose from. The usability has been ramped up too, with a power amp input for modelers and multi-FX, easy stereo expansion for dual amp setups, updated editor software, and many other enhancements.

The THR5 is a great guitar amplifier by Yamaha. Yamaha is a Japanese company that produces high-quality and innovative instruments and audio products. The amp is very handy, as it is a desktop amplifier and takes up little space. The THR5 is furthermore the smallest in the series, which means it’s ideal for on the road or to put it on a desk or in a bookcase. The size does not reduce the quality of the sound, though. The THR5 produces the same sound quality as the THR10. The amp has two 8 centimeter speakers and has an output of 10 watts. This is a great combination of factors, but it does mean the amp isn’t suitable for gigging. The amp produces modelling sounds, such as Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brit Hi, and Modern. Moreover, it contains several effects with which you can produce the most beautiful sounds.

Laney and the Lionheart series

Laney is a British company that has been producing amplifiers since 1967. They prioritise quality and simplicity, which means that the products have a recognisable and authentic appearance and a unique and powerful sound. With the Lionheart series Laney produces responsive boutique guitar amps. These amps are inspired by vintage tube amps, more specifically, the legendary ‘British’ tube amps. Furthermore, the amps are very responsive, which results in a beautiful dynamic sound! The L5-Studio is a versatile Lionheart guitar head! This head produces a beautiful ‘Class A’ tube amp sound and can be combined with any DAW. Laney used their unique T-USB technology to achieve this. Furthermore, the L5-Studio may be called ‘Studio’, but it can also certainly be used at home!

Laney is a British company that has been producing amplifiers since 1967. They prioritise quality and simplicity, which means that the products have a recognisable and authentic appearance and a unique and powerful sound. The CUB-SUPER12 is a great tube amp. The amp has one channel with three band EQ and a boost function. Additionally, the amp has a built-in reverb function. The amp has three 12AX7 tubes in the preamp and two EL84 tubes in the output section.

Laney and the Lionheart series

Laney is a British company that has been producing amplifiers since 1967. They prioritise quality and simplicity, which means that the products have a recognisable and authentic appearance and a unique and powerful sound. With the Lionheart series Laney produces responsive boutique guitar amps. These amps are inspired by vintage tube amps, more specifically, the legendary ‘British’ tube amps. Furthermore, the amps are very responsive, which results in a beautiful dynamic sound!

The Ministack-B-Lion

This fun Ministack may be small, but its sound is huge! This amp emphasises the middle tones, which results in a beautifully balanced sound with a clear articulation. However, it is also possible to emphasise the lower tones, which results in an awesome ‘punchy’ sound. Moreover, the amp had a clean and drive channel, and it’s possible to alter the gain, tone, and volume. The Ministack also has a headphone output and a Bluetooth function.

The THR10II is a great guitar amplifier by Yamaha. Yamaha is a Japanese company that produces high-quality and innovative instruments and audio products. The amp is very handy, as it is a desktop amplifier and takes up little space. Furthermore, the amp has an USB-output, which means it can be directly connected to a PC or laptop. As such, an interface is not a necessity. The amp also has a Bluetooth function. Consequently, it’s possible to stream music or a backing track. With the Bluetooth connection, it is also possible to alter the settings of the amplifier through your phone.

The Blues Cube Hot is a versatile and compact modelling amplifier from Roland. It’s a 30 watt amp and it has a 12 inch speaker. All of Roland’s Blues Cubes are designed with their ‘Tube Logic’-technology. This means that the transistor amp have a the same warm and authentic sound as their original Blues Cube valve amp. It’s quite hard to replicate the valve amp sound, but Roland realised that simplicity was the answer. The amp has a Clean and a Crunch channel, with which all the nuances can be implemented.

But why would a transistor amplifier be preferable? Although valve amps sound beautiful, they often tend to be quite heavy, big, and require a lot of maintenance. On the other hand, transistor amps are more compact and lightweight, require minimal maintenance, and can be used with headphones. Furthermore, a footswitch can be connected to the amp. The amp also has a USB-input, which means the amp can be directly connected to a PC. Lastly, Roland made sure the amp also looks vintage, so the Blues Cube Hot allows for the full vintage experience!

The Champion 50XL is an awesome guitar amp from Fender. Fender is one of the most popular brands when it comes to guitars and their accessories. This amp is ideal for guitarists who want many options in an easy-to-use system. The amp has twelve different amp tones that range from beautiful clean to hardcore metal. Furthermore, the amp has four built-in stompbox effects: Compressor, Overdrive, Distortion, and Octaver. The Champion 50XL also has twelve classic effects, including reverb and delay. The amp has a 12” Celestion Midnight 60 speaker that produces a full and high-quality tone.

Katana

This amp is part of Boss’ Katana series. This series is named after the traditional Japanese sword: the katana. This symbol shows the combination of traditional craftsmanship and innovation. Within this series, Boss develops versatile and powerful amps for a relatively low price. The Katana series stands next to the Waza Craft series, which means that the most innovative technology has been used. The amps contain several effects, which means these amps are ideal for the musician who likes to play different styles.

The Katana-Air EX

The Katana-Air EX is a 35W amplifier with two 5” speakers so this small amp still has a large sound. Another large advantage of this amp, besides the small size, is the fact that the amp can be used entirely wirelessly. The amp will be delivered with the Boss WL-T transmitter. The transmitter can be connected to your guitar and will send the signal to the amp. Furthermore, you can use the amp without an adapter. For those who prefer it, the adapter will be included in the package, but can also be used with 8 AA batteries or with the separately sold Roland rechargeable power pack.

Sound

The amp also produces a beautiful sound. The sound is rich and resonant, which is partially due to the wooden cabinet and the bass-reflex port. The amp has five different amp options, including a neutral acoustic sound. This amp can thus be used with electric guitars, semi-acoustic guitars, and bass guitars. Moreover, you can add several effects, including distortion, modulation, delay, and reverb. Do you want to alter these effects? Via the Bluetooth function you can change the effects with the Boss Tone Studio App. The Bluetooth function and the AUX-in can both be used to play along with your favourite music. Do you want to record your music? That’s definitely possible! The amp has a USB-out so you can connect it directly to your recording software.

KATANA-AIR Guitar Amplifier

Meet Katana-Air, the world’s first totally wireless guitar amplifier. Featuring cutting-edge wireless guitar technology developed by BOSS, Katana-Air gives you the freedom to jam and practice without hassling with guitar cables. And with support for battery operation, there’s no need to plug into AC either, so you can literally play anywhere!

Though compact in size, Katana-Air is serious about sound quality. Equipped with pro amp tones and effects from the performance-class Katana amplifiers, this wireless wonder delivers premium guitar sounds for any style of music. To further extend the cable-free experience, you can wirelessly edit and organize sounds with a dedicated app and jam with songs streamed from your smartphone. With the innovative Katana-Air and your favorite guitar, casual playing has never been more convenient and inspiring.