Roland GAIA2 37-key Virtual Analog Wavetable 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. 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:

• Type: Keyboard Synth
• Sound Engine: Wavetable and Virtual Analog Engines
• Analog/Digital: Digital
• Number of Keys: 37
• Type of Keys: Full-size
• Other Controllers: Pitchbend, Mod wheel
• Pads: X-Y motion pad
• Polyphony: 22 Notes (patch dependant)
• Number of Presets: 256 x Preset, 512 x User
• Oscillators: 1 x Wavetable, 2 x Virtual Analog
• Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, Super Saw
• LFO: 2 x LFO (Triange, Sine, Saw, Random, Step)
• Filter: Lowpass, Bandpass, Highpass
• Envelope Generator: 2 x EG (attack, decay, sustain, release)
• Effects Types: 53 x multi-effects, 7 x Reverb/Delay, 9 x Chorus
• Arpeggiator: 5 Modes
• Sequencer: 8-track | 64-step, Real-time/step recording
• Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TS (L/Mono, R)
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4" TRS, 1 x 1/8" TRS
• USB: 1 x Type-A (Memory, MIDI), 1 x Type-C (computer, 5V)
• MIDI I/O: In, Out
• Pedal Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TRS
• Expansion: Software Modal Expansions
• Software: Roland Cloud
• OS Requirements - Mac: MacOS 10.14 or later
• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
• Power Source: 12V DC power supply (included)
• Height: 3.625"
• Width: 25.81"
• Depth: 13.25"
• Weight: 9.75 lbs.

Roland GAIA 2 Synthesizer Performance

Watch Jeremiah Chiu’s Roland GAIA 2 performance and hear a range of iconic and modern sounds within this advanced synthesizer.

GAIA 2 Overview

Launch into an infinite universe of sound design with the new Roland GAIA 2 Synthesizer. In this video, you’ll learn about the advanced features and capabilities within GAIA 2.

New Roland GAIA 2 - "Skywards" - Demo by Gattobus

All the sounds you hear in this video, including FX, come from GAIA 2, except for the drums track where I used an 808 Kit ZEN-Core Kit.

+OSCILLATOR 1

Wavetable

Complementing the basic shapes we all know and love, the wavetable oscillator section in GAIA 2 offers multiple waveforms, and you can jump or morph between them for everything from dramatic shifts to slowly evolving textures. Adding the wavetable oscillator introduces contrasting textures into the mix, leading to unforeseen and exciting results.

 

+OSCILLATOR 2 & 3

Virtual Analog

GAIA 2 gives you the tools to recreate the most famous analog synths of all time—or craft all-new voices never heard before. Twin virtual analog oscillators provide the building blocks of synthesis, enabling you to conjure past classics with complete authenticity. Or head in the opposite direction and sculpt the tones of the future. Just think about the sound you want and start tweaking to make it come alive.

 

+HANDS-ON CONTROL

Touch the Sound

GAIA 2’s logical workflow makes sound creation fast, easy, and fun. The one-control-per-function panel layout enables instant programming without having to resort to creativity-killing menu diving. And with the streamlined knobs and white anodized aluminum panel, even the look is inspiring. Wait until you see how it glows under stage lighting!

 

+DISPLAY

See the Sound

Positioned front and center, the informative display shows the output audio waveform as well as the path of the Motional Pad’s recorded movement. With just a glance, you’ll instantly grasp what’s happening within the most complex of sounds.

 

+USB-C INTERFACE

Integrate with Computers and Mobile Devices

Connect to your computer, smartphone, or tablet via USB-C and use GAIA 2 as an audio/MIDI interface with DAWs and other music apps. The class-compliant connection is plug-and-play, with no driver installation needed.

 

+WIRELESS ACCESS TO NEW SOUNDS

Roland Cloud Connect

GAIA 2 supports Roland Cloud Connect, an optional wireless system for accessing Roland Cloud content. Simply plug in the compact USB adapter, then audition content and download selections into the keyboard using a dedicated app on your mobile device. A Roland Cloud Connect purchase includes an entire year of Pro membership, giving you unlimited use of thousands of sounds, Model Expansions, and much more.

 

+MOTIONAL PAD

Sound Design in Motion

GAIA 2’s powerful Motional Pad is a dynamic and expressive tool that brings static sounds to life. You can assign nearly any synth or effect parameter to each of the X/Y points, then morph between them by moving a finger on the pad. It’s also possible to record your movements to create complex, modulated transformations that play on their own. Many presets have Motional Pad settings baked in, ready to explore or customize for your own needs.