Zoom GCE-3 Guitar Lab Circuit Emulator, Compact USB Audio Interface for Emulation of Zoom Effects Processors using Guitar Lab Software

Does everything I need for Garageband and Mainstage via USB and Guitar LabZoom GCE-3n?Since the GCE-3 is general purpose and emulates all the dedicated hardware pedals from Zoom, I'm guessing that Zoom's next hardware product will use Guitar Lab to download what you can create and record with on your GCE-3 into a gig-ready ruggedized pedal ... combining all the acoustic and electric effects, amps, cabs, IRs, etc.And it would be appropriately named, Zoom GCE-3n, the full-sized hardware pedal version of the Zoom GZE-3?Or maybe that is achievable with today's Zoom G3n with just a simple software update?

I needed a compact USB audio interface for use with Ableton Live on two different computers:1. Dell G5 Ryzen 7 - Windows 102. 14" MacBook Pro M2 - OSX 13Two different experiences with each laptop and lastly a build issue.1. With the Dell, installed drivers just fine & software installs fine but struggles to find the connected interface. It takes several tries but once it finds it you can adjust FX parameters. All necessary parameters are here including how to bypass the Zoom FX to record a dry signal. Cannot adjust the FX without launching the editing software first. Dial in your FX, exit editing software, launch DAW and record. If you need to record a dry signal just bypass FX and add FX to your tracks in the DAW later. Defeats purpose of having FX through the device but wanted to point it out. Monitoring a dry signal requires this.Every DAW used (Live, Reaper, Cakewalk) recognized the Zoom interface which tells me the driver is solidly coded. Manual switch to Zoom interface is required in each DAW. Recording is fine. No issues recording. No clock issues and no latency issues. Playback however has issues but this is due to the Dell's Ryzen 7 processor and not Zoom audio interface.2. MacBook Tests: Encountered no issues with software/driver install on MacBook. Zoom software and both Reaper and Ableton Live recognize device however you have to ensure you manually change the device in audio preferences for each DAW. Connecting interface does not auto configure the audio interface in each DAW. Make sure to have the right cable and cable adapter as this is a USB-C interface.Since purchasing, have not utilized interface for recording often. Just two tests to ensure on two different PCs to ensure functionality. Mostly use this interface to monitor audio playback in DAW software on different laptops and the product functions as desired/expected.Problem: The connectors are loose after plugging in and unplugging audio cables. The 1/8th headphone jack is now useless. Most likely the solder have broken or connectors inside unit are loose. This will require taking apart the interface and respldering or repairing brokenconnections. If you are going to leave cables connected on your desk and will not plug/unplug frequently then this will not be an issue. Gigging musicians however will eventually encounter issues as the connectors will eventually fail. Look elsewhere for a mobile recoeding interface.

It's extremely light and small. Literally almost nothing mass wise, yet it's a GN5 without the surface controls. It's a USB-C audio interface, with AUX input and volume control. That's it, besides the Zoom cpu and effects it has built in.I love this thing. I have LOTS of high end audio gear and guitar stuff. So I'm not new to this. Including Zoom.

Its definitely misleading based on the pictures, but bear in mind this is an audio interface meant to be used with a computer software, not a standalone pedal like their other effects pedals. I definitely was shocked at first but after learning what it's used for I definitely grew to love it. Its convenient to practice with, and good for audio recording my bass and keyboard too. Definitely think zoom shouldn't have made it look as adjustable as they did, but this thing is still a beast for what it's meant to do: give you every effect under zooms brand at your fingertips (as long as you're using their software of course.)

This little box has something to say about the future of audio interfaces/multi effects gear: bang for the buck with many machines on a device which literally fits in your pocket. The downside, however, is on the audio interface performance side, I mean, it pops and freezes about miliseconds when another track in a DAW is running, although not incapacitating for playing, this detail is very annoying.

Pretty lame. And lame looking! I downloaded the software, latest version available from the Zoom site but as soon as I opened it, it told me to download the latest version. The software never did recognize the device, and will do nothing until connected to a device. Very frustrating. The tiny little unit is doofy, it looks like a kids’ toy what with the fake buttons. Lame all around. Returned for a refund. I like Zoom effects but their software has never worked for beans.

great interface 👍

First of all, I love Zoom effects - I own several of them. When I first saw this on the web earlier this year I was excited to have something small and yet (seemingly) controllable.Well, mine just arrived, and when I opened the box I actually said out loud "is this a joke?" (note: I now see that this is addressed in the Q&A section - after I ordered it.)Yes, it looks like its bigger siblings. But every single 'knob', 'button', and 'switch' is nonfunctional. Even the 'displays' are just plastic-topped labels.I was hoping for some control over the effects, but it looks like it only works with a computer.It probably sounds amazing just like Zoom's other effects and pedals.But it's not what I expected at all - and it's going back.

I'm satisfied. Nice device for recording your guitar playing. Not meant for stage concerts because it is not a processor.

Primero que nada una aclaración, este no es un pedal o una pedalera, es una interfaz de audio que nos da acceso a diferentes pedales multi efectos de guitarra electrica, acústica y bajo electrico.Funciona bastante bien, y te da una licencia para Cubase LE.El único pero que le pongo es la sensación que da, no es un juguete, pero parece serlo.

Just a toy, brutal really a few decent sounds but I wouldn’t waste my money.

didnt work

Es buena la idea, el hardware responde rápidamente, es imperceptible un retraso entre las cuerdas y el sonido. El pero es su software, es extraordinariamente complicado de entender y usar. No es la opinión de alguien que no sabe ni configurar una impresora, soy programador, y les confirmo que el software es terriblemente difícil de usar.