Roland GAIA-2 vs Roland JUNO-STAGE
| Roland GAIA-2 | Roland JUNO-STAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 37 keys (slim-key, velocity sensitive, no aftertouch) | 76 keys (with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 22 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 1027 |
| Sound engine | GAIA-2 sound engine (hybrid: virtual analog + PCM), Model Expansion SH-101 | — |
| Effects | Multi-Effects: 53 types | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | — |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Pads / faders | Motional Pad (touch pad) | — |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 9.8 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2008 |
| Release month | 9 | 6 |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Discontinued | — | Yes |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 37 | 76 |
| External Storage | — | USB MEMORY (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Memory) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland GAIA-2 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.4 kg vs 9.8 kg).
- Choose the Roland JUNO-STAGE if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (22 vs 128).
- Choose the Roland JUNO-STAGE if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 1027).
Full spec sheets: Roland GAIA-2 · Roland JUNO-STAGE. Rows with a highlighted background differ.