Roland GAIA 2 Keyboard Analog Synthesizer

The Roland GAIA 2 is a Keyboard 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SH-101 On Board

With GAIA 2’s pre-installed SH-101 Model Expansion, the monophonic legend is reborn as a polysynth with new and exciting possibilities. Since its release in 1982, the small-but-mighty SH-101 has been a key ingredient in shaping electronic music and remains a favorite for its intuitive interface and head-turning sounds.

Shape It Till You Make It

Modern sound design requires flexible and plentiful modulation. With GAIA 2, you can quickly and intuitively build complex modulation routings. Assign up to four parameters to each of the two LFOs, which come equipped with classic and modern wave shapes, including step modulation. Such effortless parameter assignments let you turn ideas into sounds almost instantaneously.

FX Appeal

GAIA 2 comes loaded with classic Roland effects to take your sonic creations to the next level. Color, enhance, and mangle tones with a vast selection of MFX types, from filters, phasers, and distortions to scatter, lo-fi, and more. Add width and dimension with the dedicated Chorus section. Then bring on ambient depth with the diverse Reverb/Delay section, which features a newly developed Shimmer Reverb that infuses any sound with spaciousness and rich harmonic content. Along with adding a finishing touch, you can assign effect parameters to an LFO or the Motional Pad for real-time interest and movement.

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.

The Keys are the Key

Equipped with 37 full-size keys, GAIA 2 delivers a rich and rewarding playing experience. Offering deep travel, balanced weight, and a graceful feel, this premium keyboard includes all the construction hallmarks that Roland is famous for.

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.

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.

In The Box

Startup Guide

Pamphlet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

AC adaptor (PSB-5U)

Power cord

Product 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) / USB Bus Power

Height: 3.625"

Width: 25.81"

Depth: 13.25"

Weight: 9.75 lbs.