G3
A new standard for effects pedal lovers seeking the ultimate control and tonal transparency.
G3 and G3 Atom mark a new standard in pedalboard effects control. Built on the legacy of our award winning G2, G3 delivers the ultimate in signal path purity with possibilities never before seen in a pedalboard switcher.
Hear your effects as they were designed to sound, unencumbered by compromises inherent in a standard pedalboard setup.
We designed G3 from the ground up, obsessively testing and retesting every aspect of its design to ensure we delivered the most robust, fully featured, tonally transparent switching system in the world.
G3 is an expression of our passion. We compromised on nothing.
WHY G3?
Since the launch of G2 in 2013, we have never stopped dreaming about what would be next. The answer to that is G3.
Unparalleled signal path flexibility, MIDI control and intuitive programming, G3 is the new standard in professional effects pedalboard control.
We've continued to bring new features to G3, such as our Hi-Def Isolated Output (so no colouration through traditional transformers), and our free software updates have added a built-in stereo tremolo, the MIDI Sequencer, extra stompbox modes and full MIDI control of your loops and presets.
The new G3 Web Editor lets you see your whole rig: your presets and your signal path, all on one screen. Click a loop to turn it on or off, drag it to move it.
Already own a G3? The Web Editor and tremolo are yours free with the latest software.
We have also built the G3 Extension Kit, so you can have your rig offstage, controlled by your tech if needed, for the ultimate pro touring rig. For all the things that G3 does, we've never forgotten the most important thing and that's what G3 doesn't do...
G3 will not load or colour your guitar tone, letting you hear your effects and amps as they were designed to sound.
KEY FEATURES
12 Passive True Bypass Effects Loops
12 Passive True Bypass Matrix effects loops which can be paired for stereo effects, meaning you can have up to 6 stereo loops, 12 mono or combinations thereof
Built-in Stereo Tremolo
A true stereo tremolo built right into G3. Three programmable sounds: Optical, Bias and Chop, on every preset or stompbox. Tap the tempo, or bounce it between two amps with ping-pong.
True Stereo Delay Trails / Spillover
Stereo delay and reverb trails from any loop on any preset. Learn more from our video HERE
Pre Gain
Programmable Pre Gain on every preset which can buffer, attenuate or boost the input to your effects. Can be switched entirely out too
Hi-Def Transformer-less Isolation
2 separate outputs. Output 2 uses our Hi-Def isolation, breaking the ground loop with no transformer to colour your tone. It's phase reversible too, so no earth hum or phase issues between your amps.
Zero Confusion
Select a preset switch, choose your effects, outputs, pre/post gain, additional control switching if you want…done! No menus, no save button. See our Set-Up video HERE
Ultra High-Res TFT LCD Display
Ultra-Bright TFT LCD screen displaying Bank, Preset Number /Name and Pre/Post Gain levels and menu system (brightness adjustable)
Up to 99 Banks of Presets
Up to 99 banks with up to 28 presets per bank. Can be configured for Preset or Stomp Box mode. That means unparalleled flexibility and control
See your whole rig: your G3, your presets and your signal path, all on one screen. Click a loop to turn it on or off, drag it to move it. Chrome or Edge, Mac or PC.
Bluetooth
Built-in Bluetooth connects G3 to the Web Editor on your Mac or PC, and to our G3 Gig Companion app for iPhone and iPad. For more information watch our APP VIDEO
Post Gain
True stereo programmable Post Gain giving complete control over the master volume output of each preset
GigRig Designed Optical Footswitches
Milled from stainless steel, our own-design OptoKick footswitch uses light instead of mechanics to do the footswitching, so there's nothing to break. We believe these are the most reliable footswitches in the world
Full MIDI In and Out
Each preset can send up to 20 PC and CC MIDI messages, with 2 expression pedal inputs. And now you can control G3 from MIDI too: call any preset, switch loops and set gain levels from a controller or chart app. Learn more from our MIDI VIDEO
Built-in Parallel and Wet/Dry
If Wet/Dry and parallel signals are your thing, you can do it all in G3 without the need for any external devices. Send different effects to different outputs, even phase correct your parallel signals
G3 EXTENSION KIT
G3 EXTENSION KIT
The G3 Extension Kit enables you to have your pedalboard behind your amplifier or even in a rack offstage while being controlled by a floor-controller on stage.
If you need a clean stage for your production this is a no-brainer.
The G3 Extension Kit enables you to have your pedalboard behind your amplifier or even in a rack offstage while being controlled by a floor-controller on stage connected with a simple 7-pin DIN cable.
The ultimate pro-touring solution
G3 QUICKTECH
POWER
9V DC (2.1mm centre neg) @ 850mA.We recommend the use of The GigRig Generator power supply supplied with The G3 Switching System.
SCREEN SIZE
Approximately 5 x 3.8cm / 1.96"x 1.5"
INPUT SIGNAL HANDLING
Maximum = 16.5V peak to peak.
WEIGHT
2kgs / 4.40lbs
PRE GAIN/BUFFER & POST GAIN STEREO
Maximum = 16.5V peak to peak.
Signal Bandwidth including true bypass and Pre/Post amps = 4Hz to 150KHz
DIMENSIONS
W: 44cm x D:13cm x H:( Back) 7.8cm / 17.3" x 5.1" x 3.07" (Front Height: 5.5cm/2.2" including footswitches)
MIDI
Up to 20 MIDI PC and CC messages per preset with 2 expression pedals for additional CC message control
SWITCHING
G3 Passive True Bypass Matrix Effects Loops
TRS Remote Switching for Other Gear
INPUT IMPEDANCE
1M Ohm
Out 1 - Signal path with input and output amps OFF - True Bypass. Out 1 is earthed and must be connected to ground at all times.
Out 2 - Signal Path with input and output amps OFF - Buffered and Isolated. Out 2 uses our Hi-Def Isolation circuit for true full frequency isolation.
