Boss Katana 500 500W Bass Amplifier Head

The Katana-500 Bass Head offers cutting-edge BOSS technology, legendary tone shaping, and expansive connectivity in a rugged, compact design. With refined preamp circuitry and a newly developed 500-watt Class D power amp, this amp is incredibly clean, punchy, and responsive. The innovative Cab Resonance feature calibrates the amplifier’s output voice to match any speaker cabinet, ensuring superior feel and response. The KTN500B-HD is an ideal partner for the KTN C112-B cabinet but also plays well with others. A wide range of premium tools, including a four-band active EQ, selectable frequency options, and customizable tone-shaping controls, allow for precise sound sculpting tailored to your preferences. Amp Feel offers two selectable options, Modern and Vintage, for enhancing the core sound with an extended frequency range or classic warmth and character. The FX section provides three bass-tuned effects for added color and inspiration, while the Blend knob enables dialing in direct bass sound for clarity. Connectivity options abound, with locking-style speaker outputs, XLR line output with customizable speaker emulation presets, headphone output, USB for computer recording, and compatibility with BOSS Tone Studio for comprehensive parameter editing and access to over 60 BOSS effects. Remote operation is possible via foot controller 9not included), and the optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor allows for wireless tone shaping via the BTS editor app. The Katana-500 Bass Head delivers a next-generation sound experience backed by decades of BOSS R&D, offering unparalleled versatility and performance for every bassist.

Boss KTN500B-HD Includes:

• Owner's Manual
• Power cord
• GA-FC sticker

Boss KTN500B-HD Features:

• Compact 500-watt bass amplifier head with professional tone tools for serious players
• Next-level performance with a newly developed Class D power amp and innovative Cab Resonance calibration
• Enhance the core bass sound for different styles with two Amp Feel settings
• Wide-ranging four-band EQ, including low-mid and high-mid controls with three adjustable frequency settings
• Compressor and drive controls, each with three selectable types
• Shape switch with mid-scoop, bright, and wide-range options
• Bottom knob to tighten the sound and eliminate sub-bass rumble
• Hi Cut button with three selectable frequencies
• Blend knob to mix in the dry bass sound
• Pad switch to optimize the input for high-output active pickups
• Onboard memory for saving and recalling a custom setup with a touch
• Two high-current speaker outputs with robust locking connectors
• XLR line output and headphones/recording jack
• Edit tones and access over 60 effects with BOSS Tone Studio for Windows/macOS
• USB connector for communicating with BOSS Tone Studio and audio recording/playback with music production software
• Download and share Livesets at BOSS Tone Exchange
• Optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor allows you to edit sounds and stream audio from an iOS or Android mobile device
• Optional GA-FC and GA-FC EX foot controllers for remote operation on stage
• Optional companion speaker cabinet: Katana Cabinet 112 Bass

Boss KTN500B-HD Specifications:

• Output Power
  • 500 W (4 ohms) Peak
  • 250 W (8 ohms) Peak
• Nominal Input Level
  • INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohms)
  • RETURN IN: -10 dBu (100 k ohms)
• Controls
  • MEMORY button
  • MUTE button
  • BOTTOM knob
  • HI CUT button
  • MASTER VOLUME knob
  • POWER switch
  • [AMPLIFIER]
  • PAD button
  • SHAPE button
  • AMP FEEL Switch (VINTAGE, FLAT, MODERN)
  • GAIN knob
  • [INPUT EFX]
  • COMP button
  • DRIVE button
  • COMP knob
  • DRIVE knob
• [EFFECTS]
  • BLEND button
  • FX button
  • TAP buttom
  • BLEND knob
  • FX knob
• [EQUALIZER]
  • LOW MID button
  • HIGH MID button
  • BASS knob
  • LOW MID knob
  • HIGH MID knob
  • TREBLE knob
• [LINE OUT]
  • LINE OUT button
  • LINE OUT konb (CUSTOM, REC, BLEND, LIVE)
• GND LIFT switch (OFF, ON)
• SELECT switch (POST, PRE, DIRECT)
• [CAB RESONANCE]
• CALIBRATION button
• Indicators
  • PAD
  • SHAPE
  • MEMORY
  • MUTE
  • COMP
  • BLEND
  • FX
  • TAP
  • LOW MID
  • HIGH MID
  • LINE OUT
  • CALIBRATION
  • HI CUT
  • POWER
• Connectors
  • INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
  • LINE OUT jack:XLR type
  • SPEAKER OUT (MIN 4 ohms) connector: speakON type
  • PHONES/REC OUT jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
  • EXP PEDAL jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
  • GA-FC/CTL CH1/CH2 jack jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
  • USB port: USB B type
  • BLUETOOTH ADAPTOR SLOT: BluetoothⓇ Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor
  • AC IN jack
  • Power Consumption: 500 W
  • Dimensions (Include rubber feet)
  • 298 (W) x 212 (D) x 96 (H) mm
  • 11-3/4 (W) x 8-3/8 (D) x 3-13/16 (H) inches
• Weight
  • 2.8 kg
  • 6 lbs 3 oz
• Accessories
  • Owner's Manual
  • Power cord
  • GA-FC sticker
• Options (sold separately)
  • Footswitch: BOSS FS-5L, BOSS FS-6, BOSS FS-7
  • Expression pedal: Roland EV-5, BOSS EV-30, BOSS FV-500L, BOSS FV-500H
  • GA FOOT CONTROLLER (GA-FC, GA-FC EX)
  • BluetoothⓇ Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor (Model BT-DUAL)