The Shape of Sound
GAIA 2 opens the door to an infinite universe of inspired sound creation. Armed with a powerful hybrid engine that combines wavetable and virtual analog synthesis, you can quickly learn the basics before rocketing into uncharted sonic territory. The friendly panel layout logically outlines the synthesis workflow for speedy sound design, while full-size keys provide exceptional playability when you’re ready to perform. And with the sequencer and Motional Pad, it’s easy to generate complex sounds and phrases full of dynamic movement and alter them on the fly. Discover the shape of sound with GAIA 2 and bring all your musical visions to life.
Highlights
- Powerful Roland synthesizer with advanced sonic capabilities
- Intuitive panel layout and hands-on workflow make it easy to learn synthesis and sound design
- Newly developed hybrid sound engine with one wavetable oscillator and two virtual analog oscillators
- Attractive aluminum panel filled with high-quality knobs and sliders
- Freely assignable modulation routings for fast sound creation
- Motional Pad for adding real-time movement and expression to sounds
- Sequencer with real-time and step-recording options
- MFX section with 53 unique effect types
- Dedicated Chorus and Delay/Reverb sections with multiple types, including JUNO Chorus effects, Shimmer Reverb, Modulation Reverb, and more
- Informative high-contrast OLED display
- USB Type-A port for connecting a USB flash drive or external USB MIDI controller
- Class-compliant USB-C port for communicating with music software on computers and mobile devices
- USB-C port also supports AIRA Link for communication with Roland AIRA devices
- Support for Model Expansions and other content on Roland Cloud (SH-101 Model Expansion pre-installed)
- Wirelessly audition and download Model Expansions and Sound Packs with Roland Cloud Connect and the WC-1 Wireless Adapter (optional)
Sound Engine
GAIA 2’s newly developed sound engine puts a never-ending realm of tonal exploration under your fingers. Build familiar sounds inspired by past and present synth icons. Then dive into unique phase and shape modulation tools to unleash cutting-edge textures with complex overtones that can’t be expressed with traditional analog synths. Need something more extreme? Just crank the Drive knob in the multimode filter section for even more grit and power. Whatever you desire—from smooth tones reminiscent of vintage synths to edgy, biting leads to sci-fi soundscapes—GAIA 2 can do it.
Specifications
|
Keyboard |
37 Keys |
| Sound Generator |
GAIA-2 sound generator Pre-installed Model Expansion SH-101 Other Model Expansions (optional- via Roland Cloud) |
| Maximum Polyphony |
22 voices (3 x oscillators per voice) * The maximum polyphony varies depending on sound settings or the selected Model Expansion. |
| Tones |
Preset tone: 256 User tone: 512 |
| Oscillators |
OSC 1 (Wavetable): 63 waveforms Modulation types: Wave position, Phase modulation (P-MOD), Shaping modulation (S-MOD) OSC 2/3 (Classic waveforms): Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, Super Saw, and 5 noise waves Modulation types: Shape, Ring modulation, Oscillator sync, Cross modulation 1, Cross modulation 2 Envelope: Attack, Decay Envelope destination: Pitch, Oscillator 1 position, Oscillator 2 shape, Oscillator 3 shape, P-MOD X, P-MOD Y, S-MOD Depth, S-MOD Drive |
| Filter |
Filter type: LPF, BPF, HPF Filter slope: -12dB/Oct, -18dB/Oct, -24dB/Oct Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release Filter Drive |
| Amp | Envelope: Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release |
| LFO |
2 LFOs, 5 waveforms and 1 programmable step LFO wave LFO assignment: Up to 4 parameters from panel knobs and sliders (except for click dials) in each LFO |
| Effects |
Multi-Effects: 53 types Reverb/Delay: 7 types Chorus: 3 types (9 modes in total) * The sound path order of the above effects can be changed. Master EQ Master Compressor |
| Other Functions |
Portamento Unison Chord memory |
| Step sequencer |
64 steps : Each step can record 8 notes and 4 controls Recording modes: Real-time/Step/TR-REC Probability Random pattern generator |
| Arpeggiator |
Mode: Up, Down, Up&Down, Random, Note Order Scale: 16 variations |
| Motional Pad |
Two dimensional edit to P-Mod X/Y or S-Mod Depth/Drive Two dimensional assignable control to parameters of panel knobs and sliders (except for click dials) Motion recording and playback function Menu interface with a drag pointer |
| Other Controllers |
Pitch Bend wheel Modulation wheel |
| Display | OLED 128 x 64 dots |
| Connectors |
HEADPHONES jacks: Stereo miniature phone type (front), Stereo 1/4-inch phone type (rear) OUTPUT jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type PEDAL jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type (available for a hold pedal or a control pedal) MIDI connectors (IN, OUT) USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R) (Class Compliant for Audio and MIDI/ Roland driver for Audio and MIDI) USB MEMORY/EXT DEVICE port: Type-A (Storage, MIDI) |
| Power Supply |
AC adaptor (DC IN port) USB bus power supply (USB Type-C(R) port) * External power supply from a USB Type-A port isn't available. |
| Current Draw |
600 mA (AC adaptor) 1,800 mA (USB bus power supply) |
| External Memory | USB Flash drive (commercially available) |
| Accessories |
Startup Guide Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" AC adaptor (PSB-5U) Power cord |
| Options (sold separately) |
Pedal Switch: DP series Expression Pedal: EV-5 Wireless Adapter: WC-1 Keyboard Bag: CB-B37 |
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width
655 mm
25-13/16 inches
Depth
336 mm
13-1/4 inches
Height
92 mm
3-5/8 inches
Weight
4.4 kg / 9 lbs 12 oz