Roland - Gaia 2 - Synthesizer
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.
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- 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)
| 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 |
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