Roland GAIA-2 Keyboard Synthesizer

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.

FEATURES

• 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