Product Overview
Katana-Air EX. The ultimate wireless desktop amp for those who love the guitar. With its twin five-inch speakers, custom wood cabinet, and 35 watts max power, this powerhouse amp delivers rich, resonant tones that rival amps twice its size. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Katana-Air EX is the perfect everyday practice companion or tracking partner that will take your playing to the next level. Featuring tones derived from the acclaimed Katana stage amplifier series, including a neutral amp character for acoustic-electric guitar and bass, Katana-Air EX offers a large variety of onboard amp characters and effects that support every musical style. With over 60 world-class BOSS effects on board, you can create your own unique sound and customize setups to suit your needs. No cables, no worries. You have complete freedom to roam with no instrument cable to tie you down. The included compact wireless transmitter has up to 12 hours of runtime. And when it's time for a break, an integrated charging port in the amp means that when you're ready to rock, Katana will be too! Katana-Air EX also comes with six onboard memories for storing favorite amp and effects setups, a built-in USB audio interface for computer music production, and a stereo line output with mic'd cab emulation. You can play along with songs from a mobile device or music player via the analog aux input or Bluetooth, and control effects and more with the optional EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal and FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch. Enhance your daily sessions and take your playing to the next level with the companion BOSS Tone Studio app for iOS and Android. With deep sound-editing tools and powerful practice features, you can customize your sound and practice in style. And if you're looking for inspiration, download and share Livesets on BOSS Tone Exchange. Get the big amp vibe without the big amp hassle. Katana-Air EX delivers classic Katana guitar tones directly to your desktop.
Boss KATANA-AIR-EX Includes:
- Owner’s Manual
- Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY
- Transmitter
- AC adapter
- Power cord
Boss KATANA-AIR-EX Features:
- Powerful desktop guitar amplifier with advanced BOSS wireless technology
- Rich, resonant stereo sound with dual five-inch speakers, wood cabinet with bass-reflex port, and 35 watts max power*
- Five versatile amp characters derived from the acclaimed Katana stage amplifier series, including a neutral amp character for acoustic-electric guitar and bass
- Over 60 world-class BOSS effects on board
- Class-leading BOSS wireless technology delivers rock-solid audio performance with ultra-low latency
- Compact wireless transmitter with up to 12 hours of runtime and integrated charging port in the amp
- Six onboard memories for storing favorite amp and effects setups
- BOSS Tone Studio mobile app (iOS/Android) with deep sound-editing tools and powerful practice features
- Download and share Livesets on BOSS Tone Exchange
- Built-in USB audio interface for computer music production
- Stereo line output with mic’d cab emulation
- Play along with songs from a mobile device or music player via the analog aux input or Bluetooth®
- Powered with the included adaptor, eight AA batteries, or optional Roland BTY-NIMH/A Rechargeable Amp Power Pack
- Control effects and more with the optional EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal and FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch
- Download “BTS for KATANA-AIR” for iOS
- Download “BTS for KATANA-AIR” for Android
- *Maximum power output is 35 watts when the included AC adapter is used. Maximum power output is 20 watts with AA batteries or the BTY-NIMH/A.
Boss KATANA-AIR-EX Specifications:
- Output
- : Maximum power output: 35W (17.5 W+17.5 W)
- : Rated power output: 20 W (10 W+10 W)
- (when using the alkaline batteries, Ni-MH batteries, Roland Rechargeable Amp Power Pack (BTY-NIMH/A))
- Nominal Input Level
- INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
- AUX IN: -10 dBu
- Nominal Output Level: LINE OUT (L/MONO, R): -10 dBu
- Speakers: 12 cm (5 inches) x 2
- Controls
- POWER button
- Bluetooth button
- MASTER knob
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- AMP TYPE knob
- GAIN knob
- VOLUME knob
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- BASS knob
- MIDDLE knob
- TREBLE knob
- BST/MOD knob
- BST/MOD button
- DELAY/FX knob
- DELAY/FX button
- TAP button
- REVERB knob
- REVERB button
- CH A button
- CH B button
- PANEL button
- Indicators
- POWER
- Bluetooth
- Guitar Wireless
- PANEL
- CH A
- CH B
- BST/MOD
- DELAY/FX
- REVERB
- TAP
- Connectors
- Input jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
- PHONES OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
- TRANSMITTER IN jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- LINE OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- USB port: USB B type
- DC IN jackPower SupplyAC adaptor (DC 13 V)
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 8
- Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8(commercially available)
- Roland Rechargeable Amp Power Pack (BTY-NIMH/A)
- Current Draw: 680 mA
- Expected battery life under continuous use
- Alkaline battery: Approximately 7 hours
- Ni-MH battery: Approximately 10 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 2500 mAh.)
- Roland Rechargeable Amp Power Pack (BTY-NIMH/A): Approximately 16 hours
- * These can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
- Accessories
- Owner’s Manual
- Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY
- Transmitter
- AC adapter
- Power cord
- Options (sold separately)
- Roland Rechargeable Amp Power Pack: BTY-NIMH/A
- Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal: EV-1-WL
- Wireless Footswitch: FS-1-WL
- SIZE AND WEIGHT
- Width: 414 mm, 16-5/16 inches
- Depth: 192 mm, 7-7/16 inches
- Height: 236 mm, 9-5/16 inches
- Weight (excluding AC adaptor): 5.6 kg, 12 lb 6 oz
- TRANSMITTER (WL-T)
- Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
- Control: Power button
- Indicator: BATTERY
- Connectors
- Input plug: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- DC IN 5 V port: USB Micro-B
- Power Supply
- Lithium-ion battery
- Supplied from the DC IN 5 V port
- Current Draw47 mA
- Expected battery life under continuous use: Approximately 12 hours
- SIZE AND WEIGHT
- Width: 87 mm, 3-7/16 inches
- Depth: 22 mm, 7/8 inches
- Height: 36 mm, 1-7/16 inches
- Weight (excluding AC adaptor)43 g, 2 oz
