Arturia MicroFreak vs Roland GAIA-2
| Arturia MicroFreak | Roland GAIA-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 25-key capacitive keybed with polyphonic aftertouch | — |
| Polyphony | 4 | 22 |
| Sounds / presets | 512 | 256 |
| Sequencer | 64-step sequencer; 2 patterns per preset; 4 automation tracks | — |
| Sound engine | Digital oscillators (14 types incl. Pluck/Granular) + analog filter | GAIA-2 sound generator, Pre-installed Model Expansion SH-101 |
| Effects | 4 FX slots | Multi-Effects: 53 types |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Pads / faders | — | Motional Pad |
| Weight | 1.02 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Battery power | 6× AA | — |
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 25 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (1.02 kg vs 4.4 kg).
- Choose the Roland GAIA-2 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (4 vs 22).
- Choose the Arturia MicroFreak if you want more variety of built-in voices (512 vs 256).
Full spec sheets: Arturia MicroFreak · Roland GAIA-2. Rows with a highlighted background differ.