Roland GAIA 2vsRoland JUNO-X
Summary
Roland GAIA 2 and Roland JUNO-X: 2 Roland synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 18 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Roland GAIA 2CurrentView details → | Roland JUNO-XCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Roland | Roland |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Digital (multi-engine) | Digital (multi-engine) |
| Voices | 22 | — |
| Polyphony | 22 voices (3 oscillators per voice) | Polyphonic (varies by Model; not stated by Roland) |
| Oscillators | 1 wavetable oscillator (63 waveforms) + 2 virtual analogue oscillators (sine, triangle, saw, square, Super Saw, noise) | ZEN-Core with JUNO-X, JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 Models, XV-5080 PCM, RD piano and vocoder Models |
| Filter | Multimode LPF/BPF/HPF, -12/-18/-24 dB/oct, with drive | Model-dependent (JUNO-style resonant low-pass with high-pass) |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 5 |
| Sequencer | 64-step, 8 notes per step, with motion recording (real-time, step, TR-REC) | None (arpeggiator and I-Arpeggio) |
| Effects | Multi-effects (53 types), Reverb/delay, Chorus, Master EQ, Master compressor | Multi-effects (93 types), Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Master EQ/compressor |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 37 | 61 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Synth-action | Synth-action |
| Aftertouch | — | Channel |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Wavetable plus virtual analogue, SH-101 Model Expansion pre-installed, Motional Pad X/Y control, USB-C audio/MIDI, class compliant, USB bus-powered option, USB-A host for flash drives and controllers | JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 Models, Vocoder with XLR/jack mic input, Built-in stereo speakers (4 W x 2), Bluetooth audio and MIDI, USB audio/MIDI interface, Model Expansions via Roland Cloud, 256 Scenes, Wi-Fi via optional WC-1 adapter |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, USB | DIN in, DIN out, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | — | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 655 × 336 × 92 mm | 1072 × 333 × 118 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 11.6 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: GAIA 2 – 37 JUNO-X – 61
- Released: GAIA 2 – 2024 JUNO-X – 2022
- Polyphony: GAIA 2 – 22 voices (3 oscillators per voice) JUNO-X – Polyphonic (varies by Model; not stated by Roland)
- Oscillators: GAIA 2 – 1 wavetable oscillator (63 waveforms) + 2 virtual analogue oscillators (sine, triangle, saw, square, Super Saw, noise) JUNO-X – ZEN-Core with JUNO-X, JUNO-60 and JUNO-106 Models, XV-5080 PCM, RD piano and vocoder Models
- Filter: GAIA 2 – Multimode LPF/BPF/HPF, -12/-18/-24 dB/oct, with drive JUNO-X – Model-dependent (JUNO-style resonant low-pass with high-pass)
- Multi-timbral parts: GAIA 2 – 1 JUNO-X – 5
Both are the same on engine (Digital (multi-engine)) and key action (Synth-action).