Advanced synthesizer with wavetable and virtual analog engines, intuitive sound design workflow, expressive hands-on controls, Model Expansion support and more.
The Roland 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.
Do You Speak Synth?
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.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.Inspiration Sequence
With the free-flowing sequencer in GAIA 2, you can easily capture your inspiration and realize your wildest visions. Record in real time, enter steps and edit on the fly—all without stopping playback. Or tap into the Random Pattern feature to ignite your creative engine with spontaneous musical energy. Along with note information, the sequencer records your panel movements, including tweaks to the pitch and modulation wheels, knobs and sliders. External synchronization is also supported via MIDI or USB, enabling you to smoothly change sounds and patterns while staying in sync with a drum machine, DAW or another device.Specifications
Keyboard
- Number of keys: 37
- Key size: Full
- Polyphony (max): 22 voices
- LFO: 2
- Included presets: 256
- User preset slots: 512
- Output: Stereo
- MIDI Connectivity: In/Out
- Line input:
- USB Connectivity: Type-C and Type-A
- Headphone out: Yes
- Pedal Inputs: 2
- Sequencer: Yes
- Arpeggiator: Yes
- Display: OLED
- Effects: Yes
- Pitch bend/Modulation: Both
- Width: 25.81"
- Height: 3.625"
- Depth: 13.25"
- Weight: 9.75 lb.
- Power: External/USB bus powered
Features
- 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