Main Features - Roland GAIA Synthesizer SH-01 Owner's Manual

Main Features

Able to produce a broad range of sounds with simple operation, the GAIA SH-01 is a compact and light-weight, yet full-fledged
virtual analog synthesizer that's a great choice for live performance or in the studio.
Rich sound equivalent to three synthesizers
A synthesizer consists of sections such as the OSC (p. 30), FILTER (p. 32), AMP (p. 35), various ENV units (p. 32, p. 34, p. 35), and
an LFO (p. 36). The GAIA SH-01 uses a newly developed, dedicated sound generator that provides three such synthesizers
simultaneously.
From simple sounds to richly complex sounds, you can easily create sounds using a wide variety of combinations.
Panel design that makes synthesis understandable
The OSC, FILTER, and AMP sections, which provide the essential components needed for creating a sound, are laid out on the
panel in a logical order from left to right, ending with the OUTPUT section. Even if you're using a synthesizer for the first time,
this layout makes it easy to learn the process of creating sound (p. 10).
If you already have basic knowledge of analog synthesizers, you can easily access the parameters that you want to adjust.
Effects section for even broader sound-creating potential
A powerful effects section is provided, containing five effects that can be used simultaneously: distortion, modulation, delay,
reverb, and low boost (p. 38). By combining these effects you can expand your sonic possibilities even farther.
Simply pressing the LOW BOOST button will boost the low-frequency range—particularly effective for bass sounds.
Compact, space-saving body
The GAIA SH-01 newly features 37 keys, and a light-weight, compact body.
Since battery operation is supported (p. 13), you can use it not only for practice at home or for live performance, but also for
playing on the street.
EXT IN jack lets you mix in your favorite music
The EXT IN jack (p. 40) allows you to connect a portable audio player or other device, and play back your favorite music without
needing a mixer. This can expand your possibilities for practice or live performance.
The CENTER CANCEL function lets you eliminate sounds that are localized in the center. While listening to a favorite song as
backing, you can use this function to eliminate the solo part and perform it yourself on the GAIA SH-01.
Powerful capabilities for live performance
D BEAM controller (p. 21)
The D BEAM controller lets you apply various effects simply by moving your hand above the sensor. You can also assign it
to control panel knobs. This gives you fresh new performance possibilities that are not typically available with conventional
keyboard playing.
Arpeggiator (p. 22)
Sixty-four built-in arpeggio patterns let you produce arpeggios simply by pressing a chord. Since you can save an arpeggio
pattern in a patch as part of your favorite sound settings, it's easy to instantly recall them during a performance.
Phrase recorder (p. 24)
In addition to recording your performance, you can also record and play back control actions, such as knob movements.
For example, if you perform while playing back filter control data, a filter effect will automatically be applied to your perfor-
mance.
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