Roland GAIA 2 - Refurbished
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The powerful new Roland synthesizer with advanced sound capabilities
GAIA 2 opens the door to an infinite universe of inspired sound creation. Equipped with a powerful hybrid engine combining wavetable and virtual analog synthesis, you can quickly grasp the basics before venturing into unexplored sonic territories.
The user-friendly panel layout logically describes the synthesis workflow for fast sound design, while the full-size keys offer exceptional playability when you're ready to perform.
Thanks to the sequencer and Motional Pad, it is easy to generate complex sounds and phrases full of dynamic movement and modify them on the fly. Discover the shape of sound with GAIA 2 and bring all your musical visions to life.
- Powerful Roland synthesizer with advanced sound capabilities
- Intuitive panel layout and practical workflow make learning synthesis and sound design easy.
- New hybrid sound engine with a 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 to add movement and real-time 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 effect types, including JUNO Chorus effects, Shimmer Reverb, Modulation Reverb, etc.
- High-contrast informative OLED display
- USB Type-A port to connect a USB flash drive or an external USB MIDI controller
- Class-compliant USB-C port for communication with music software on computers and mobile devices.
- USB-C port also supports AIRA Link for communication with Roland AIRA devices.
- Supports Model Expansions and other content on Roland Cloud (Model Expansion SH-101 pre-installed).
- Wireless audition and download of Model Expansions and Sound Packs with Roland Cloud Connect and the optional WC-1 wireless adapter.
- Suitable carrying case: CB-B37
Detailed specifications of the Roland GAIA 2
Synthesizer
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)
* Maximum polyphony varies depending on sound settings or selected Model Expansion.
Tones: Preset tones: 256, User tones: 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 destinations: Pitch, Oscillator 1 position, Oscillator 2 shape, Oscillator 3 shape, P-MOD X, P-MOD Y, S-MOD Depth, S-MOD Drive
Filter
Filter types: LPF, BPF, HPF
Filter slopes: -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 waveform
LFO assignment: Up to 4 parameters from panel knobs and sliders (except click dials) per LFO
Effects
Multi-Effects: 53 types
Reverb/Delay: 7 types
Chorus: 3 types (9 modes 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
Modes: Up, Down, Up&Down, Random, Note Order
Scale: 16 variations
Motional Pad
Two-dimensional editing to P-Mod X/Y or S-Mod Depth/Drive
Two-dimensional assignable control to parameters of panel knobs and sliders (except click dials)
Motion recording and playback function
Menu interface with 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 hold pedal or control pedal)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C (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 port)
* External power supply from a USB Type-A port is not available.
Current Draw: 600 mA (AC adaptor), 1,800 mA (USB bus power supply)
External Memory: USB Flash drive (commercially available)
Dimensions: 655 (W) x 336 (D) x 92 (H) mm, 25-13/16 (W) x 13-1/4 (D) x 3-5/8 (H) inches
Weight: 4.4 kg / 9 lbs 12 oz
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
Questions frequently asked
How many keys and polyphony voices does this synthesizer offer?
The keyboard features 37 full-size keys and the sound engine provides up to 22 voices of polyphony, depending on the sound settings or the selected Model Expansion.
What types of synthesis are available on the GAIA 2?
Its hybrid engine combines a wavetable oscillator with 63 waveforms and two virtual analog oscillators. The classic oscillators offer sine, triangle, sawtooth, square, and Super Saw waveforms among others. The SH-101 Model Expansion is preinstalled.
Does the sequencer support real-time recording?
The 64-step sequencer supports real-time recording, step recording, and TR-REC mode, with up to 8 notes and 4 controls per step.
What USB connectivity is available?
Two USB ports are integrated: a USB-C for audio and MIDI with computer or mobile device, and a USB-A for USB flash drives or external MIDI controllers. The USB-C port also supports AIRA Link. Power can be supplied via USB-C or the included PSB-5U power adapter.
Which cover should be chosen for the Roland GAIA 2?
The CB-B37 carrying case is recommended as suitable for this keyboard measuring 655 × 336 × 92 mm and weighing 4.4 kg.



