Roland GAIA-2 vs Roland JUPITER-XM
| Roland GAIA-2 | Roland JUPITER-XM | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 37 keys (slim-key, velocity sensitive, no aftertouch) | 37 Keys (compact type with velocity) |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 22 | — |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 4000 |
| Sound engine | GAIA-2 sound engine (hybrid: virtual analog + PCM), Model Expansion SH-101 | ZEN-Core Various MODEL sound generators |
| Effects | Multi-Effects: 53 types | — |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | 8 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Pads / faders | Motional Pad (touch pad) | — |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Release month | 9 | — |
| Status | current | legacy |
| Keys | 37 | 37 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland JUPITER-XM if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 4000).
- Choose the Roland JUPITER-XM if you practise out loud without an amp (None (line out only) vs 8 W).
- Choose the Roland JUPITER-XM if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Roland GAIA-2 · Roland JUPITER-XM. Rows with a highlighted background differ.