Zoom GCE-3 Guitar Lab Circuit Emulator

The Zoom GCE-3 is a compact USB‑powered audio interface and guitar effects emulator — essentially a portable “mini‑studio” for guitarists and bassists. It lets you plug your guitar straight in, connect to your computer via USB‑C, and access a huge library of amp models, effects, and cabinet simulations from the same ecosystem as Zoom’s G‑series pedals. Built‑in DSP takes care of all the effects processing, so you get rich, studio‑quality tones with very low latency, and without burdening your computer. It’s a handy tool whether you’re rehearsing, recording, or writing music on the go.

Key Features

• Compact, bus-powered USB interface — small enough to fit into a gig bag or backpack for easy portability

• Built-in DSP for amp, cabinet, and effects emulations (distortion, overdrive, EQ, compression, delay, reverb, flanger, phaser, chorus and more) — no external amp or pedal needed

• USB‑C connection for easy plug-and-play with computers

• Standard 1/4″ instrument input for guitar or bass

• Auxiliary stereo input — lets you plug a smartphone or music player to play backing tracks while keeping your instrument dry for recording

• Dedicated 3.5 mm headphone output with volume control — monitor your signal in real time

• Works with the companion software (for Windows/Mac) to browse, load, and manage patches, presets, amp models and effects libraries

• Clipboard function (within the software) — copy/paste custom effects settings across patches for quick workflow

  The Zoom GCE-3 is a compact USB‑powered audio interface and guitar effects emulator — essentially a portable “mini‑studio” for guitarists and bassists. It lets you plug your guitar straight in, connect to your computer via USB‑C, and access a huge library of amp models, effects, and cabinet simulations from the same ecosystem as Zoom’s G‑series pedals. Built‑in DSP takes care of all the effects processing, so you get rich, studio‑quality tones with very low latency, and without burdening your computer. It’s a handy tool whether you’re rehearsing, recording, or writing music on the go.