Boss unleashes a Bass Edition of its Killer ME-90 Multi-FX pedal alongside a potent new Katana 500 Watt Bass Head with matching C112B Cab

CONTROLS

PREAMP / EQ } EQ Mode : Natural / Drive Bass / Concert / Studio Bass / Silvery Tube / Classic Blue / Solid Stack / Fat Tube / Dark Drive / Acoustic, Bass, Middle , Treble [Mid Freq : 100-2.5k], Gain [Treble], Level

MOD } Chorus / Trem/Pan / Flanger / Slicer / Delay / Comp, Type, Rate/Time [Sustain], Depth/Duty/FB [Attack], Effect Level/Resonance [Level]

BLEND

Dry > Wet Mix

SCREEN } LCD Screen, Exit, Write, Ctl, Edit, Output Level

PEDAL FX } : Wah / +1 Oct / +2 Oct / -1 Oct / -2 Oct / Freeze / Osc Delay / DRV/SYN / Mod Rate / Delay Level / Blend

COMP/FX1 } Comp / M-Comp / D-Comp / Limiter / AC Bass / Octave / Poly Octave / Pitch Shift / Tune Down / S-Bend / Ring Mod, Sustain/Low/-1 Oct [Range/Freq/Pitch], Attack/High/-2 Oct [D.Level/Rise Time], Level/Direct [E.Level/Fall Time]

FILTER/FX2 } Env Filter / T.Wah LPF / T.Wah BPF / Auto Wah / Defretter / Enhancer / Phaser / Harmonist / Overtone / Slow Gear / Humanizer, Sens/Rate/Key [Upper/Sens], Tone/Depth/HRM [Lower/Atk/Wowel 1], Peak/Level/Reso [D.Level/Lev/Vowel 2

DRIVE/SYNTH } Boost / Overdrive / Adv-Drive / Distortion / Metal / Fuzz / Muff Fuzz / SA DI Drive / Bass DI Drive / Synth Saw / Synth Sqr, Drive [Freq], Tone [Resonance], Level [E.Level]

DLY/REV } Standard / Analog / Modulate / Tempo / Tera Echo / Phrase Loop | Room / Hall / Plate / Shimmer / Delay+Reverb, Time [Division], Feedback/Tone, E.level

FOOTSWITCHES } Bank Down [Amp/EQ], Bank Up [Mod](Set Tempo : Hold), CTL [Blend], Memory [Manual](Tuner : Hold), 1 [Comp], 2 [Filter], 3 [DRV/SUM], 4 [DLY/REV] (Set Tempo Off : Hold), Expression / Level / Wah Treadle.

Rear Ports - Balanced Output [1:GND|2:HOT|3:COLD], GND/LIFT switch, Ground Screw, Input, Right Output, Left Output [Mono], Amp/Line switch, 1/8" Phone Socket, Send, Return, Optional Bluetooth Adaptor Socket, USB-C, Power switch, DC In [Use Boss PSAS Adaptor], Power Cord Hook, Kensington Security Slot.

Hands-on bass processor with a compact design and flagship-grade BOSS amps and effects.

Introducing the ME-90B, a free-flowing ME processor filled with pro performance tools for bassists. Extend your creative range with 61 effects optimized for bass [93 Effects and Amps in total]. Shape your core tone with 10 bass preamps crafted with our latest AIRD technology. Connect to stage amps, house PA systems, and computers. And with the hands-on interface, expression pedal, and direct-accessfootswitches, you can create and perform in the moment with nothing to slow you down.

• All-in-one bass processor with premium BOSS amps and effects
• Easy stompbox-style sound creation with an intuitive knob-based interface
• Superior sound quality with 24-bit AD and 32-bit DA conversion, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 48 kHz sampling rate
• 61 effects from the BOSS bass effects library
• Ten onboard AIRD preamp models including newly developed types
• Dedicated preamp section plus six simultaneous effect categories with multiple types to choose from Edit parameters, swap out preamp and effect types, and more with BOSS Tone Studio
• Eight multi-function footswitches and an expression pedal with toe switch
• 36 ready-to-play preset memories and 36 user memories for storing custom setups
• Manual mode for pedalboard-style operation and Memory mode for switching complete setups
• Blend knob for mixing in the direct bass sound
• Stereo 1/4-inch outputs and mono XLR balanced output with ground lift switch
• Rear-panel switch to optimize the 1/4-inch audio outputs for a bass amp or full-range sound system
• Send/return loop for external pedals
• Light, durable design and colorful status LEDs
• Load up to three user speaker IRs
• Powered via four AA batteries or optional AC adaptor
• USB-C® connector for communicating with BOSS Tone Studio and audio recording/playback with music production software
• Download and share ME-90B Livesets on BOSS Tone Exchange
• Optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor allows you to edit sounds and stream audio from an iOS or Android mobile device
• Dimensions : 443 (W) x 220 (D) x 67 (H) mm
• Weight : 2.9kg
• MAP / RRP : $349 / €359 / £311

Controls - Memory, Mute, Comp, Drive, Blend, FX [Tap], Line Out : Custom / Rec / Blend / Live, Cab Resonance Calibration Button [Press 1 Sec], Power switch, Input, Pad, Shape, Amp Feel : Modern / Off / Vintage, Gain, Bass, Low-Mid-High EQ, Treble, Botton : Off > 200Hz, Hi Cut, Master Volume.

Rear Ports - AC In, Options Bluetooth Connector, UBS-B, GA-FC Control, Expression, Phones / Rec Out, Speaker Out : A/B (4/8ohms : Single/Both), Line Out : Post / Pre / Direct, Gnd Lift : Off/On, XLR-Out.

Professional 500-watt bass head with refined preamp circuitry, a newly developed Class D power amp, and innovative Cab Resonance calibration for the ideal bass sound. The Katana-500 Bass Head raises professional bass amplification to the next level with advanced BOSS technology.

Refined preamp circuity and the newly developed 500-watt Class D power amp support your touch and technique with deeply expressive tones. And with the innovative Cab Resonance feature, you can quickly calibrate the amplifier’s output voice to achieve the ideal response with any speaker cabinet. You also get a wide range of premium tools to shape your personal sound, plus expansive connectivity for every playing situation.

• 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
• Dimension : 298 (W) x 212 (D) x 96 (H) mm
• Weight : 2.8kg
• MAP / RRP : $889 | €829 | £710

Rear Ports : Tweeter : On/Off, Level : High/Low, Input : 8ohms, Link Socket.

High-performance compact bass cabinet with a 12-inch woofer, tweeter, and 500-watt power capacity. The Katana Cabinet 112 Bass delivers powerful, punchy, and articulate sound for any professional bass amp. It’s an ideal companion for the Katana-500 Bass Head, providing full support for the amp’s 500-watt output in a rugged, compact design.

• High-performance speaker cabinet for professional bass applications
• Compact design with 500-watt power capacity
• Eminence Neodymium Series 12-inch woofer
• High-frequency tweeter with on/off switch and two preset level settings
• Speaker input and link jack for connecting a second cabinet
• Impedance: 8 ohms
• Robust locking-style speaker connectors
• Ideal companion for the Katana-500 Bass Head
• Dimensions : 534 (W) x 456 (D) x 380 (H) mm
• Weight : 16.5kg
• MAP / RRP : $889 | €829 | £710