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Roland GAIA 2 Synthesizer Overview

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Roland GAIA 2 Synthesizer Performance

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Roland GAIA 2 Advanced Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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Since its founding in 1972, Roland has created some of the world's most iconic synthesizers. The Roland GAIA 2 continues in that tradition, creating a powerful hybrid synth engine that combines multiple sound generation engines. Designed for even novice synthesists to quickly learn synthesis and sound design basics, while providing enough creative power to satisfy even the most experienced user, the GAIA 2 will be your musical partner in creating and exploring new sonic frontiers. 

Roland GAIA 2 Full Synth

Powerful Engines Plus Historic Sounds

Combining different types of synthesis in a hybrid engine makes for a perfect example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. The Roland GAIA 2 brings together a pair of virtual analog oscillators with a wavetable oscillator to create complex, dynamic sounds that couldn't exist with a single engine. The wavetable oscillator offers a huge array of waveforms, with powerful morphing and shifting capabilities that add depth, texture and contrast. The dual virtual analog oscillators provide the classic synthesis tools that enable you to recreate the sounds and vibe of the most iconic synths, with the freedom to dive in and build totally new sounds from scratch. The easily assignable modulation routings make for faster sound creation and tweaking. The GAIA 2 also supports Roland Model Expansions—a feature that enables you to load a library of classic synths from Roland's history, like the SH-101, JUPITER-8 and JUNO-106, and then use GAIA's deep control features to reimagine and deconstruct those sound to your individual ear.

Roland GAIA 2 Motional Pad and Screen

Flexible, Expressive Controls

Speaking of control, GAIA 2 has it in spades. There's no substitute for the tactile feel of dedicated knobs, faders and buttons that you can reach out and grab. They provide instantaneous feedback and the ability to shift the sounds in subtle, or not so subtle, ways while you play. Unique control features like Roland's Motional Pad add real-time expression and movement to sounds and effects. The built-in sequencer captures it all, as you play or use step-recording mode on the full-size, premium-action, 37-key keyboard. A high-contrast OLED display provides visual confirmation of all your choices and control movements, as well as providing a clear roadmap to your sound design path.

Roland GAIA 2 Controls

Effects That Trigger Creativity

Roland has long been known for effects, and the GAIA 2 is loaded up with 53 unique effect types and dedicated chorus and delay/reverb sections that include many or their most desirable ones. From the lush and deservedly well-known JUNO Chorus to Shimmer and Modulation reverbs, once you've created a sound, you can swaddle it in the perfect effects to make it stand out and cut, or lay back in an ambient wash. 

Roland GAIA 2

Easy, Versatile Connectivity

With a class-compliant USB-C port, the GAIA 2 connects quickly and easily to computers, tablets or phones functioning as an audio/MIDI interface. That same port also supports Roland's AIRA link for communication with Roland AIRA devices, enabling you to build out a fully connected sonic workstation. There's also a USB Type-A port, for hooking external MIDI controllers or USB flash drives. So, however you want to connect, it's right there.

Synthesizers are fun—big fun—and every musician should have one in their sonic arsenal. So, whether you're looking to add a powerful, versatile synthesizer to your setup, experiment/play with creating new sounds, or even just develop a deeper understanding of how synthesis works, the Roland GAIA 2 is the perfect addition to your musical world. 

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  • Newly developed hybrid sound engine with one wavetable oscillator and two virtual analog oscillators
  • 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

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Keyboard
  • Number of keys: 37
  • Key size: Full
Sounds
  • Polyphony (max): 22 voices
  • LFO: 2
  • Included presets: 256
  • User preset slots: 512
Connectivity
  • Output: Stereo
  • MIDI Connectivity: In/Out
  • Line input:
  • USB Connectivity: Type-C and Type-A
  • Headphone out: Yes
  • Pedal Inputs: 2
Onboard Features
  • Sequencer: Yes
  • Arpeggiator: Yes
  • Display: OLED
  • Effects: Yes
  • Pitch bend/Modulation: Both
Other
  • Width: 25.81"
  • Height: 3.625"
  • Depth: 13.25"
  • Weight: 9.75 lb.
  • Power: External/USB bus powered