Boss KTN-AIR EX Katana Air Wireless Guitar Amp Overview
The Boss KTN-AIR EX Katana Air Wireless Guitar Amp combines groundbreaking BOSS wireless technology, authentic Katana amp and effect tones and twin five-inch speakers in a custom wood cabinet, offering a dynamic, compact solution for guitarists seeking stage-class sound for practice, recording and performance.
The Boss KTN-AIR EX Katana Air Wireless Guitar Amp transcends the limitations of traditional amplifiers. Forget about restricting cables; this guitar amplifier employs BOSS’s cutting-edge digital wireless technology for an unhindered, convenient and inspiring playing experience. From practice to performance, this Katana series amp is your trusty partner every time you pick up your guitar.
Stage Sound, Compact Size
Don’t be fooled by the desktop-friendly size, the Katana-Air EX outputs a hefty sound. Equipped with dual custom-engineered five-inch speakers housed in a premium wood cabinet, this amp delivers a full-bodied tone with an exceptional tonal richness usually reserved for larger stage amps. Its high-definition, punchy tones provide a remarkable foundation for honing your skills, ensuring a seamless transition to your stage rig. Adding to its range of capabilities, a specially tuned bass-reflex port guarantees a robust low-end response, making this amp ideal for everything from detuned guitar riffs to bass guitar practice.
Iconic BOSS Effects & Amp Characters
The Boss KTN-AIR EX offers a universe of guitar tones with its expansive repertoire of over 60 classic Boss effects, including mod, delay and reverb effects that capitalise on the amp’s stereo speakers and five unique amp characters, from pristine cleans to thick Brown sound distortion. Whether you’re strumming an acoustic-electric or shredding through high-gain presets, the KTN-AIR EX can be tailored to your tonal preferences with ease. And with the BOSS Tone Studio app for iOS and Android, tweaking your favourite sounds has never been easier or more intuitive.
Recording, Practice & Beyond
Katana-Air EX offers an array of features that make it a multipurpose tool for any musician. Built-in Bluetooth compatibility allows you to stream songs and edit tones using the Boss Tone Studio app. Recording is a breeze with direct USB connectivity to your DAW and the amp even doubles as a high-fidelity Bluetooth speaker for your enjoying music even after your playing session’s over.
No More Cables
One of the standout features of the Katana-Air EX is its seamless wireless functionality. Whether you’re practising in your living room or capturing ideas in your home studio, you can enjoy playing without the clutter of cables. The included transmitter provides up to 12 hours of playtime, employing motion sensors to conserve energy when idle. Each jam session lasts as long as your inspiration does.
Optional Hands-Free Control
Need hands-free control for performing and practice sessions? The Boss KTN-AIR EX is compatible with EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal and FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch, which allow for remote operation via the BOSS Tone Studio mobile app, including volume and wah controls, patch changes and more.
Boss Tone Studio
With the Boss Tone Studio app, you can easily incorporate YouTube content into your daily practice routine. The app’s integrated tools let you loop song sections, switch tones mid-video and even share your custom setups within the Boss Tone Exchange community.
- 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
- *Maximum power output is 35 watts when the included AC adaptor is used. Maximum power output is 20 watts with AA batteries or the BTY-NIMH/A.
- AC adaptor:
- - Maximum power output: 35W (17.5 W+17.5 W)
- Battery:
- - 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
- 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 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 jack
- Power Supply:
- - AC 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
- - Roland Rechargeable Amp Power Pack (BTY-NIMH/A): Approximately 16 hours
- Dimensions:
- - 414 (W) x 192 (D) x 236 (H) mm
- - 16-5/16 (W) x 7-7/16 (D) x 9-5/16 (H) inches
- Weight:
- - 5.6 kg (excluding batteries)
- - 12 lbs 6 oz
- Accessories:
- - Owner’s manual
- - Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY
- - Transmitter
- - AC adaptor
- - 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
- 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 Draw:
- - 47 mA
- Expected battery life under continuous use:
- - Approximately 12 hours
- Dimensions:
- - 87 (W) x 22 (D) x 36 (H) mm
- - 3-7/16 (W) x 7/8 (D) x 1-7/16 (H) inches
- Weight:
- - 43 g
- - 2 oz
