Roland GAIA-2 vs Roland JUPITER-80
| Roland GAIA-2 | Roland JUPITER-80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | 76 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch) |
| Aftertouch | — | yes |
| Polyphony | 22 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | — |
| Sound engine | GAIA-2 sound generator, Pre-installed Model Expansion SH-101 | SuperNATURAL (Behavior Modeling): SuperNATURAL Synth Tone, SuperNATURAL Acoustic, SuperNATURAL Drum Kit |
| Effects | Multi-Effects: 53 types | — |
| Speakers | — | None (line out only) |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Pads / faders | Motional Pad | — |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 17.7 kg |
| Released | — | 2011 |
| Discontinued | — | 2019 |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Keys | 37 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland GAIA-2 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.4 kg vs 17.7 kg).
- Choose the Roland JUPITER-80 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (22 vs 256).
Full spec sheets: Roland GAIA-2 · Roland JUPITER-80. Rows with a highlighted background differ.