BOSS KATANA-AIR Katana Wireless Guitar Amp

Meet Katana-Air, the world’s first totally wireless guitar amplifier. Thanks to cutting-edge BOSS wireless technology, you have the freedom to jam and practice without hassling with guitar cables. And support for battery power lets you literally play anywhere, with no AC connection needed. Amp tones and effects derived from Katana stage amplifiers deliver high-quality sounds for any style of music, and you can customize setups and enhance daily sessions using the companion BOSS Tone Studio app for iOS and Android. With the innovative Katana-Air and your favorite guitar, everyday playing has never been more convenient and inspiring.

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• Totally wireless guitar amplifier driven by advanced BOSS technology
• Stereo speaker system with full-range sound and up to 30 watts of power*
• 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
• Always ready to play with integrated motion sensing that instantly wakes the system from power-saving standby mode
• Premium tones derived from the Katana stage amplifier series, with five unique amp characters and access to over 60 world-class BOSS effects
• 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
• Headphones/recording 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 by eight AA batteries or the included AC adaptor
• Control effects and more with the optional EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal and FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch
  
  *Katana-Air produces 30 watts of power with the included AC adaptor and 20 watts of power when running on batteries.

The Ultimate Convenience for Jamming and Practice

The wireless Katana-Air makes it easy to enjoy rich, dynamic guitar tones—complete with advanced BOSS effects—anytime and anywhere. And that means you’ll play more often, improve your skills, and have more fun. For daily practice, there’s no need to set up your big rig or rely on the dry, boxy sound of a mini practice amp. Just plug Katana-Air’s transmitter into your guitar and riff with great sound from anywhere in the room. With its portable size and ability to run on batteries, the amp is an equally great companion for travel, parties, jam sessions, and more.

Premium Katana Amp and Effects Tones

Katana-Air comes loaded with sounds derived from the Katana stage amplifiers, dialed in for maximum expression with its desktop cabinet. Five unique amp characters provide tones from sparkling clean to BOSS’s custom high-gain Brown sound, along with a dedicated character for acoustic-electric guitar. You also get access to over 60 BOSS effects, including a wide selection of overdrives, distortions, and boosters, plus mod, delay, and reverb effects optimized for the amp’s stereo speaker system. And with six onboard memories, you can store your favorite amp and effects setups for instant recall.

High-Performance BOSS Wireless Technology

BOSS’s acclaimed digital wireless guitar technology is at the heart of Katana-Air, providing transparent sound and lightning-fast response without any lag or dropouts. The included transmitter offers up to 12 hours of playing time per charge, and the integrated motion sensor and standby function conserve energy when the system is idle. This allows you to keep the transmitter plugged in between sessions and turn the system on just by picking up your instrument. When it’s time to charge, simply connect the transmitter to the amp’s convenient docking port.

Wireless Foot Control with the EV-1-WL and FS-1-WL

The optional EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal and FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch expand the Katana-Air experience, letting you remotely operate functions you assign in the BOSS Tone Studio mobile app. Control volume and wah, change patches, and trigger the app’s practice tools—all with a cable-free connection. Learn more at the EV-1-WL and FS-1-WL product pages.

Edit, Record, and Listen

Built-in Bluetooth® lets you wirelessly edit sounds with the BOSS Tone Studio app and play along with songs streamed from your mobile device. For fresh inspiration, log onto BOSS Tone Exchange to explore sounds created by other users. It’s also possible to record tracks directly to computer music software via USB. When it’s time to relax, Katana-Air does double duty as a high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker for enjoying tunes from your music library.

Build Skills Faster with Powerful Session Tools

Along with its editing features, the BOSS Tone Studio app comes with integrated tools to supercharge daily practice with YouTube video content. Create song lists for quick recall and loop sections for focused study. And when you want to jam with backing tracks and songs, automatic memory switching takes the experience to a new level. Set a clean sound for the verse, crunch for the chorus, and high-gain drive with echo for your solo—and they’ll all change at spots you determine as the video plays. It’s even possible to save your custom switching setups with the BOSS Tone Exchange community.

Specifications (KATANA-AIR)

Rated Power Output

30 W (15 W+15 W) (when using the AC adaptor)
20 W (10 W+10 W) (when using the Alkaline batteries)

Nominal Input Level

INPUT: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
AUX IN: -10 dBu

Speakers

7.5 cm (3 inches) x 2

Controls

POWER button
Bluetooth button
MASTER knob

[AMPLIFIER]
AMP TYPE knob
GAIN knob
VOLUME knob

[EQUALIZER]
BASS knob
MIDDLE knob
TREBLE knob

[MULTI EFFECT]
BST/MOD knob
BST/MOD button
DELAY/FX knob
DELAY/FX button
TAP button
REVERB knob
REVERB button

[TONE SETTING]
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/REC OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
TRANSMITTER IN jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
USB port: USB B type
DC IN jack

Power Supply

AC adaptor (DC 13 V)
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 8
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 8

Current Draw

680 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

Alkaline battery: Approximately 7 hours
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approximately 10 hours
* When using batteries having a capacity of 2500 mAh.
* 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 adaptor
Power cord

Size and Weight (KATANA-AIR)

Width

350 mm
13-13/16 inches

Depth

144 mm
5-11/16 inches

Height

181 mm
7-1/8 inches

Weight (excluding batteries)

2.2 kg
4 lbs 14 oz

Specifications (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 type

Power Supply

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Supplied from the DC IN 5 V port

Current Draw

47 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

Approximately 12 hours

Size and Weight (Transmitter (WL-T))

Width

87 mm
3-7/16 inches

Depth

22 mm
7/8 inches

Height

36 mm
1-7/16 inches

Weight

43 g
2 oz

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.