Roland GAIA-2 vs Roland JUNO-DS61
| Roland GAIA-2 | Roland JUNO-DS61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 37 keys (slim-key, velocity sensitive, no aftertouch) | 61 keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 22 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | — |
| Sound engine | GAIA-2 sound engine (hybrid: virtual analog + PCM), Model Expansion SH-101 | SuperNATURAL + PCM (Roland JUNO-DS sound engine); conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite |
| Effects | Multi-Effects: 53 types | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Pads / faders | Motional Pad (touch pad) | — |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 5.3 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Release month | 9 | — |
| 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-DS61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (22 vs 128).
Full spec sheets: Roland GAIA-2 · Roland JUNO-DS61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.