Roland GAIA-2 vs Roland Juno-DS
| Roland GAIA-2 | Roland Juno-DS | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | synth action |
| Polyphony | 22 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 1200 |
| Sequencer | — | 16-track pattern |
| Sound engine | GAIA-2 sound generator, Pre-installed Model Expansion SH-101 | ZEN-Core derived PCM |
| Effects | Multi-Effects: 53 types | Multi-effects 3 systems/80 types |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Pads / faders | Motional Pad | — |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 5.3 kg |
| Released | — | 2015 |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 37 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland GAIA-2 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.4 kg vs 5.3 kg).
- Choose the Roland Juno-DS if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (22 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland Juno-DS if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 1200).
Full spec sheets: Roland GAIA-2 · Roland Juno-DS. Rows with a highlighted background differ.