Roland GAIA-2 specs

A 37-key virtual analog synth with 22-note polyphony and 256 sounds, shipping with the SH-101 model expansion pre-installed. It has a USB audio interface, 53 multi-effect types and a Motional Pad for gesture control, in a 4.4 kg body.

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Brand: Roland

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22 voices, 256 patches, 53 effect types and USB audio in a 4.4 kg keyboard with a Motional Pad.

#11 of 38 synthesizers · full ranking
Statuscurrent
Keys37
Polyphony22
Sound engineGAIA-2 sound generator, Pre-installed Model Expansion SH-101
EffectsMulti-Effects: 53 types
Pads / fadersMotional Pad
Sounds / presets256
USB audioYes
Weight4.4 kg

Manuals & documentation

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Strengths

  • USB audio interface onboard
  • SH-101 model expansion pre-installed
  • 53 multi-effect types
  • Motional Pad for hands-on modulation

Weaknesses

  • Key action is not documented in our source
  • 22-note polyphony is modest for pad-heavy arrangements
  • No aftertouch documented

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Spec source: www.roland.com — verified 2026-10-11

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