Roland GAIA 2 37-Key Synthesizer w/ USB-C Interface

GAIA 2 is a gateway to limitless possibilities in sound creation. It’s equipped with a robust hybrid engine that marries wavetable and virtual analog synthesis, allowing users to grasp the basics swiftly before diving into new sonic worlds. The user-friendly panel layout systematically maps out the synthesis workflow, facilitating speedy sound design, while the full-size keys offer superb playability for performances. GAIA 2’s sequencer and Motional Pad make it seamless to craft intricate sounds and phrases, brimming with dynamic shifts, and modify them in real-time. Immerse in the world of GAIA 2 and actualize every musical concept.

Detailed Features:

• Hybrid Sound Engine: GAIA 2’s advanced sound engine opens avenues for endless tonal exploration. Design iconic sounds, explore unique modulation tools for groundbreaking textures, and drive the multimode filter for more potency. Whether you crave smooth, vintage tones or avant-garde, aggressive leads, GAIA 2 delivers.
• Wavetable Oscillator Section: Alongside traditional shapes, GAIA 2’s wavetable oscillator allows for morphing between multiple waveforms for dramatic transformations or subtle evolving textures. This feature enables a fusion of contrasting textures, leading to unprecedented results.
• Virtual Analog Oscillators: The twin virtual analog oscillators serve as the pillars of synthesis, allowing authentic recreation of classic tones or crafting innovative, future sounds.
• Logical Workflow: GAIA 2’s one-control-per-function panel layout avoids cumbersome menu diving, promoting a fast, easy, and enjoyable sound creation process, with an attractive, illuminating panel under stage lighting. The central, informative display provides insights into the output audio waveform and the path of the Motional Pad’s recorded movement.
• Model Expansion Support: Supports Roland Model Expansions, allowing you to swap between the built-in sound engine and classics like the SH-101,* JUPITER-8, or JUNO-106. Each Model Expansion is fully integrated into the GAIA 2 workflow.
• Pre-Installed SH-101 Model Expansion: GAIA 2 is pre-equipped with SH-101 Model Expansion, turning the monophonic legend into a polysynth with exciting potentials. Access Roland Cloud for more sounds and virtual instruments and keep your music fresh with Sound Packs created by renowned sound designers and producers.
• Modulation Capabilities: Fast and intuitive modulation routings are achievable, with the ability to assign up to four parameters to each of the two LFOs, equipped with both classic and modern wave shapes, including step modulation.
• Innovative Sequencer: The intuitive sequencer in GAIA 2 lets you record in real time, enter steps, and edit on the go. It also features a Random Pattern feature to fuel your creativity and records your panel movements, including tweaks to various controls.
• Robust Effects Section: GAIA 2 houses classic Roland effects, an extensive selection of MFX types, dedicated Chorus, and diverse Reverb/Delay sections, adding depth and dimension to your sonic creations.

Specifications:

• Type: Advanced Roland synthesizer
• Panel Layout: Intuitive, user-friendly, with high-quality knobs and sliders
• Sound Engine: Newly developed hybrid with one wavetable and two virtual analog oscillators
• Modulation: Freely assignable routings, with Motional Pad for real-time expression
• Sequencer: Features both real-time and step-recording options
• Effects: 53 unique MFX types, Dedicated Chorus and Delay/Reverb sections
• Display: High-contrast OLED
• Connectivity: USB Type-A and Class-compliant USB-C ports; supports AIRA Link for communication with Roland AIRA devices
• Cloud Support: Access to Model Expansions and other content on Roland Cloud; wireless auditioning and downloading enabled with Roland Cloud Connect and the optional WC-1 Wireless Adapter

Whether it’s generating tones reminiscent of vintage synths or concocting innovative sounds, GAIA 2 stands as a versatile tool to bring all musical visions to life, allowing you to delve deep into the essence of sound and unravel your creativity.