Roland GAIA 2 Hybrid Wavetable & Virtual Analog 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.

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.

- 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)

- Dimensions: 655 (W) x 336 (D) x 92 (H) mm (25-13/16 (W) x 13-1/4 (D) x 3-5/8 (H) inches)

- Weight: 4.4 kg / 9 lbs 12 oz

- Accessories:

- Startup Guide

- Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"

- AC adaptor (PSB-5U)

- Power cord