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  • Page 1 Reference Manual The content of this manual applies to version 1.10 of this instrument’s system program or later. Download the latest program from the Roland website to update the GAIA-2. https://roland.cm/gaia-2_dl ¹ We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader when viewing this content from your computer. The links used to jump between pages may not work correctly when you view the content in your browser.
  • Page 2 Click (tap) an icon to jump to the related page. Panel map Panel map (+SHIFT) Tone Select Tone Write Tone Init Edit map Edit map Edit map Edit map Mixer Filter Control Tone Edit Common Effects Motional Pad Chord Memory Arpeggio Sequencer Parameter list...
  • Page 3 Navi OSCILLATORS FILTER RATE / WAVE/ DEPTH TABLE / POSITION A / D / S / R sliders A / D / S / R sliders PRESET / USER / MODEL VALUE (PUSH ENTER) MENU > TONE LIST (Toggle) > TONE EDIT CHORD MOTIONAL PAD P-MOD...
  • Page 4 Navi [SHIFT] + [SHIFT] + [SHIFT] + TEMPO SYNC DRIVE TYPE > KEY TRIGGER SW > MAKEUP SENS [SHIFT] + MENU > CHORUS MODE > WRITE * Ver.1.10 or later [SHIFT] + [SHIFT] + [SHIFT] + [SHIFT] + ON/OFF TYPE LEVEL >...

  • Page 5: Outputting Sound

    Outputting sound Navi Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC IN jack. Connect your mixer, amp or speakers to the OUTPUT jacks. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. * If your headphones have a stereo mini plug, connect the headphones to the front PHONES jack. Turn on the [POWER] switch of this instrument first, and then turn on any equipment that’s connected to this instrument.
  • Page 6 Icons used in this manual Navi The following icons are used in the illustrations of this manual to describe the operating steps. Icon Explanation Icon Explanation Operate the knob or slider. VALUE VALUE Turn the [VALUE] (ENTER) knob. Knob Knob Press the [VALUE] (ENTER) knob.

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Navi TOP screen The topmost screen, where you can select tones. Wi-Fi signal strength (when WC-1 is connected) Tone information MENU ENTER Motions made Output audio on motional pad waveform MENU screen SOUND screen Execute various settings and functions Selects the section for editing the tone.
  • Page 8 Operating with the [VALUE] (ENTER) knob Navi On nearly all of the screens, you only need to operate (turn/press) the [VALUE] (ENTER) knobs to select parameters and edit values. This manual explains how to use the [VALUE] (ENTER) knob to operate this instrument. ¹...
  • Page 9 Using the pad to operate this instrument Navi You can also use the motional pad to select parameters and edit their values. This manual explains how to use the [VALUE] (ENTER) knob to operate this instrument. ¹ You can disable (turn off ) the pad operations. Ø “Motional Pad UI Sw” ¹...

  • Page 10: Selecting A Tone

    * Aside from the GAIA-2 original sound generator, the SH-101 Model Expansion comes preinstalled by factory default, which is modeled after Roland’s analog synthesizer. You can also install Model Expansions such as the JUPITER-8 and JUNO-106 from Roland Cloud (These are available for purchase). See the “GAIA-2 Roland Cloud User’s Guide” for details.
  • Page 11 Navi Tone list On the TONE LIST screen, you can select tones from a list of tone names. You can also filter and search for tones by category. PRESET USER MODEL Jump to TONE LIST screen Press a button that’s lit EXIT TONE LIST CATEGORY...
  • Page 12 Saving a tone Navi Tone write Tone init The tones you edit as well as the original tones are saved as user tones. Initializes the parameters for the tone. [INIT] button [INIT] button Initializes the tone. Tone name An asterisk is shown if the tone has been edited.
  • Page 13 Editing a tone Navi From the SOUND screen, you can edit the tones by accessing the EDIT screen for each section. ¹ Although you can normally use the knobs, sliders and buttons to directly edit a tone, you can edit more parameters by accessing each section from the SOUND screen (While you are operating the controls, the dedicated parameter popup windows or graphical popup windows appear on the TOP screen for the relevant parameter).
  • Page 14 Navi Edit map 1 This sets the waveform used as the base sound. OSC 1 outputs a wavetable waveform, and OSC 2/3 outputs a standard synthesizer waveform. OSCILLATORS [RANGE] knob [RANGE] knob Adjusts the range of the oscillator. [PITCH] knob [PITCH] knob Adjusts the pitch of the oscillator.
  • Page 15 Navi Edit map 2 MIX/OMOD/OENV This sets the volume, modulation and changes over time (envelope) for each oscillator. MIXER [OSC 1] [OSC 2] [OSC 3] knobs [OSC 1] [OSC 2] [OSC 3] knobs Adjusts the volume of each oscillator. OSC MOD [XMOD] knob [XMOD] knob Adjusts the depth of cross-modulation.
  • Page 16 Navi Edit map 3 Adjusts the frequency components of the FILTER FILTER tone. Use this section to create various sounds by making time-based changes with [KEY FOLLOW] knob [KEY FOLLOW] knob the envelope. Adjusts the cutoff key follow. [ENV DEPTH] knob [ENV DEPTH] knob Adjusts the filter envelope intensity.
  • Page 17 Navi Edit map 4 Sets how each controller works. CTRL [VELOCITY] button [VELOCITY] button When this is on, you can control the dynamics via key touch. [TRANSPOSE] button [TRANSPOSE] button Hold down this button and use the OCTAVE [DOWN] [UP] buttons to raise or lower the pitch range in semitone steps.
  • Page 18 LFO assign Navi You can assign up to four parameters respectively to LFO 1 and LFO 2. ¹ Operate a knob or slider while holding down the [ASSIGN] button to assign that parameter (You can also set this from the LFO EDIT screen).
  • Page 19 Step LFO edit Navi By setting the waveform for LFO 1/LFO 2 to “STEP”, you can combine up to 16 steps of curves to create your own LFO waveform. You can use the settings screen to graphically view the time-based changes in the parameters for editing. Basic operation Shortcut You can also access the following shortcuts from the STEP LFO EDIT...
  • Page 20 MOTIONAL PAD Navi You can assign any parameter on the panel to the X and Y axes of the motional pad for real-time control. ¹ When you control a parameter from the motional pad, this is applied as an offset to the original value (The pad center values are (0, 0)). ¹...
  • Page 21 Navi Motion play Automatically plays the recorded motion. MOTIONAL PAD ON/OFF Turns the motion on Motion begins playing back MOTION REC Keyboard * You can configure the playback start timing, playback speed, loop on/ off and so forth from the MOTION SETTING screen.
  • Page 22 Navi P-Mod/S-Mod edit You can modulate the OSC 1 (Wavetable OSC) waveform using either P-Mod (Phase Modulation) or S-Mod (Shaping Modulation). ¹ When the indicators of either the P-Mod or S-Mod button are lit, the pad controls the direct value (not the offset value) of the parameter in question for OSC 1.

  • Page 23: Motion Settings

    Navi Wavetable OSC Phase Modulation Shaping Modulation The Wavetable OSC features a varied Phase modulation is used to alter With shaping modulation, you can collection of single-cycle waveforms called the output waveform by modulating modulate the input waveform signal a “table”. Different waveforms are arranged the phase of the input waveform.

  • Page 24: Arpeggio Settings

    Arpeggio Navi This feature lets you play arpeggios simply by pressing the keys. ¹ Both the notes you input on the keyboard and the notes outputted from the sequencer are inputted to the arpeggiator. This lets you create complex sequences that include arpeggio playing. ARPEGGIO [SCALE] knob [SCALE] knob...
  • Page 25 Chord memory Navi You can use the chord memory feature to play entire chords that you’ve registered beforehand, simply by playing a note on the keyboard. ¹ The chord is transposed according to the keys you play. ¹ You can record the chords you play using chord memory into the sequencer. ¹...
  • Page 26 Sequencer Navi This is a pattern sequencer that lets you record up to 64 steps. Two types of recording are available, real time and step. ¹ Patterns are stored for each tone. SEQUENCER [START/STOP] [REC] [TIE] [REST] [EDIT] buttons [START/STOP] [REC] [TIE] [REST] [EDIT] buttons These buttons configure the sequencer settings.

  • Page 27: Pattern Play

    Navi Pattern play Plays the pattern. ¹ You can mute steps during playback, as well as change the step playback range to vary the pattern. START/STOP Play/stop pattern * The [1]–[16] buttons blink according to the playback position. Keyboard Transpose the pattern * Set Play/Trans to “ON”...
  • Page 28 Navi Realtime rec This recording method lets you record loops by playing the keyboard or controllers in real time while listening to the click sound. ¹ You can seamlessly switch between realtime rec and pattern play without stopping the pattern playback. ¹...
  • Page 29 Navi Step rec This recording method lets you play the keys to specify the order of the note pitches. ¹ Aside from notes, you can also record the values of knobs and sliders (as a motion) for the specified steps. ¹...
  • Page 30 Navi Edit step You can freely edit the patterns later that you’ve recorded. * The operations below are the same as for step rec. ¹ Inputting a motion ¹ Moving the current step ¹ Jumping between pages Play/stop pattern START/STOP ¹...
  • Page 31 Navi Sequencer clear Here’s how to erase notes or motions from a pattern you’ve recorded. Jump to SEQUENCE CLEAR EDIT+ SHIFT+ EXIT REST REST screen SEQUENCER CLEAR Clear notes in the relevant step 1–16 * The step buttons for which a note has been input blink.
  • Page 32 Navi Sequencer utility Here’s where you configure the settings for recorded patterns. Jump to SEQUENCER SHIFT+ EXIT EDIT UTILITY screen VALUE Selects the menu EXIT ENTER Execute ENTER DUPLICATE Copies (duplicates) the entire pattern (notes and motions) to the end. Step Length=3 * This is disabled when Step Length is set to 64 (maximum setting).
  • Page 33 Navi Sequencer utility settings Parameter Value Explanation COPY/PASTE COPY/PASTE STEP Sets the contents of a single step as the target. PATTERN Sets the entire contents of the pattern as the target. Copies a single step or the entire pattern. COPY For step copy, the content is copied at the current step position (specified using the [1]–[16] buttons).

  • Page 34: System Settings

    System settings Navi Here’s where you configure the overall settings for this instrument. ¹ The system settings are saved internally as a single collection. The settings are saved automatically when you return to the menu screen. ¹ Do not turn off the power when “Now Writing... ” is shown on the screen. EXIT MENU Select System...

  • Page 35: Master Comp

    Master effects Navi This configures the common master effect settings for the overall instrument. ¹ The master effect settings are saved internally as a single collection. The settings are saved automatically when you return to the menu screen. ¹ Do not turn off the power when “Now Writing... ” is shown on the screen. EXIT MENU Select Mstr FX...
  • Page 36 Here’s how to back up data stored on this instrument to a USB flash drive. Data that is backed up ¹ User tone data ¹ System settings * The backup file (.SVD) is saved to the following location: USB Memory\ROLAND\GAIA-2\BACKUP. USB MEMORY/EXT DEVICE port EXIT MENU Select “File”...
  • Page 37 Restore Navi Here’s how to restore data that you backed up on a USB flash drive to this instrument. * All user data is overwritten when you execute the restore operation. If you’ve saved important data on this instrument, assign it a different name and back it up to a USB flash drive before you restore.
  • Page 38 Here’s how to export selected user tone data to a USB flash drive. * You can’t use the user tone data of the GAIA-2 with any other model. * The export file (.SVZ) is saved to the following location: USB Memory\ROLAND\SOUND. USB MEMORY/EXT...
  • Page 39 Here’s how to import the tones you exported into user tones. * Save the file you wish to import (.SVZ or .SDZ) to the following location: USB Memory\ROLAND\SOUND. * If a Model Expansion is installed, you can also import tones for that model (Model Expansion Sound Packs) that you downloaded from Roland Cloud.
  • Page 40 Resets the user data. Reset System Date Resets the system data. Remove License Resets the license. * When “Remove License” is executed, the registered data on Roland Select “EXEC” VALUE Cloud is deleted, and you cannot use any contents you’ve purchased, such as Model Expansions.
  • Page 41 Viewing the Software Version (Info) Navi You can view software version of the GAIA-2. EXIT MENU Select “Utility” VALUE EXIT ENTER Select “Info” VALUE EXIT ENTER...

  • Page 42: Audio Routing

    Overview of the GAIA-2 How the tones are organized FILTER ENVELOPE ENVELOPE ENVELOPE MIXER FILTER EFFECTS REV/ OSC 1:Wavetable FILTER TONE Drive LP / BP / HP OSC 2:Synth -12 -18 -24 dB Exchangeable OSC 3:Synth POSITION P-MOD S-MOD PITCH SHAPE XMOD RING/...

  • Page 43: Connecting To An External Device

    You can connect a MIDI device to this connector. Connect a commercially available USB flash drive, external USB device or Roland Cloud Connect (WC-1) here. * Never turn off the power or unplug the USB flash drive while “ÀÀ %” is shown in the display, which indicates that the a write operation is in progress.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive

    ¹ You can also connect a MIDI keyboard or other external MIDI controller for use with this instrument. ¹ Further, you can connect a Roland Cloud Connect (WC-1) to access and use your Roland Cloud contents via Wi-Fi. Connecting a USB flash drive...

  • Page 45: Connecting To An Iphone/Ipad

    * We cannot guarantee the correct functionality of all apps. * Android devices are not guaranteed to work with this instrument. ¹ This instrument is AIRA LINK-compatible, and can be connected to a Roland MX-1 via USB cable (When doing so, set the USB driver to “VENDOR”).

  • Page 46: Parameter List

    Parameter list Navi Cell color Explanation Blue Parameters that can be directly operated from the panel. Green Parameters that can be directly operated from the panel (while the SHIFT button is pressed). Orange Standard parameters that can be edited from the SOUND screen. MOTION Parameter Value...
  • Page 47 Navi ARPEGGIO Parameter Value Explanation ARPEGGIO SETTING ARPEGGIO SETTING Arp Sw OFF, ON Turns the arpeggio on/off. Sets the length (ratio) used for playing back each note length in the arpeggio Duration 0–100% pattern. Creates a shuffle rhythm by varying the timing at which the upbeat notes play. Shuffle Rate 0–100% When this setting is “50%”, notes are sounded at equal spacing.
  • Page 48 Navi SEQUENCER Sequencer settings Parameter Value Explanation SEQUENCER SETTING SEQUENCER SETTING Step Length 1–64 Sets the length (number of steps) of the pattern. 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, Sets the length of each step in the pattern. 1/16, 1/32, 1/1T, Scale 1/16: sixteenth note 1/2T, 1/4T, 1/8T,...

  • Page 49: Tone Parameters

    Navi TONE parameters TONE TONE GAIA-2 GAIA-2 Parameter Value Explanation OSC1 OSC1 Range 64’ , 32’ , 16’ , 8’ , 4’ , 2’ Adjusts the octave of the oscillator. Adjusts the pitch of the oscillator. -1200–0–+1200 Pitch * The pitch may not reach the value that you set, depending on the sound parameter (cent) settings.
  • Page 50 Navi Parameter Value Explanation Sets what happens when you operate a sawtooth wave shape. Saw Shape PW, FAT Alters the pulse width. Select FAT: Emphasizes the lower frequencies. Sets what happens when you operate a pulse wave shape. Pulse Shape PW, FAT Alters the pulse width.
  • Page 51 Navi Parameter Value Explanation OSC MODULATION OSC MODULATION Sets how the modulation that applies to OSC2 and OSC3 works. Nothing is applied. Ring/Sync RING Ring modulation is applied. SYNC OSC sync is applied. XMOD Type XMOD1, XMOD2 Selects the cross-modulation type. XMOD1 Depth 0–255 Adjusts the depth of XMOD1.
  • Page 52 Navi Parameter Value Explanation OSC1 P-Mod Y -63–0–+63 Adjusts the depth of change to phase modulation Y by the OSC envelope. Env Depth OSC1 S-Mod -63–0–+63 Adjusts the depth of change to shaping modulation depth by the OSC envelope. Dpt Env Dpt OSC1 S-Mod -63–0–+63 Adjusts the depth of change to shaping modulation drive by the OSC envelope.
  • Page 53 Navi Parameter Value Explanation Select the parameter to which you want to assign the LFO. OFF, LFO2 RATE (LFO1), LFO1 RATE (LFO2), OSC1 PITCH, OSC2 PITCH, OSC3 PITCH, OSC1 POS, OSC2 SHAPE, OSC3 SHAPE, PITCH DEPTH, PITCH ATK, PITCH DCY, XMOD, OSC1 LEVEL, OSC2 LEVEL, OSC3 LEVEL, DRIVE, CUTOFF, RES, FENV DEPTH, FENV-ATK, FENV-DCY, FENV-SUS, FENV-REL, Asgn 1–4...

  • Page 54: Filter Envelope

    Navi Parameter Value Explanation Sets how much the cutoff frequency changes according to how hard you play the keys. Cutoff Velocity -100–0–+100 Sens Set this to a “+” value to increase the cutoff frequency when you play harder, and set this to a “-”...
  • Page 55 Navi Parameter Value Explanation STANDARD, Pedal Pole Specifies the polarity of the pedal connected to the PEDAL jack. REVERSE Keyboard Specifies whether the velocity value changes according to the actual strength of your REAL, FIXED Velocity playing (REAL) or is always a fixed velocity value regardless of how you play (FIXED). Key Fixed 1–127 Sets the velocity used when Keyboard Velocity is “FIXED”.
  • Page 56 Navi MFX parameters assignment list MFX CTRL1 MFX CTRL2 MFX CTRL3 MFX Type Parameter Parameter Parameter LFO Asgn LFO Asgn LFO Asgn Equalizer Mid1 Freq — Mid1 Gain — Mid1 Q — µ µ µ SuperFilter Filter Cutoff Filter Resonance Rate *1 µ...
  • Page 57 Navi MFX List MFX CTRL1 MFX CTRL2 MFX CTRL3 MFX Type Parameter Parameter Parameter LFO Asgn LFO Asgn LFO Asgn µ µ Compressor Threshold Attack Post Gain — µ µ Limiter Threshold Release Post Gain — Comp/Limiter µ µ Sustainer Sustain Attack Post Gain...
  • Page 58 Navi MFX List 00 Thru Filter 01 Equalizer This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). 4-Band 4-Band L in L in L out L out 4-Band 4-Band R in R in R out R out Parameter Value Explanation 20, 25, 31, 40, 50, 63, 80,...
  • Page 59 Navi MFX List 02 SuperFilter This is a filter with an extremely sharp slope. The cutoff frequency can be varied cyclically. Super Super L in L in L out L out Filter Filter Super Super R in R in R out R out Filter Filter...
  • Page 60 Navi MFX List 03 MM Filter (Multi-mode Filter) This is a filter that is adjusted for effective use in a DJ performance. Multi- Multi- L in L in L out L out mode mode Filter Filter Multi- Multi- R in R in R out R out...
  • Page 61 Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation Drive Sw OFF, ON Overdrive on/off The degree of distortion. Drive 0–127 Also changes the volume. Vowel1 a, e, i, o, u Vowel 1 Vowel2 a, e, i, o, u Vowel 2 Rate Sync OFF, ON If this is ON, the rate synchronizes with the tempo of the rhythm.
  • Page 62 Navi MFX List 07 Resonator This effect uses “Karplus-Strong synthesis”, which is often used in physical modeling of sounds. This lets you alter the sound with a maximum of six “resonators” that match different keys or chords. L in L in L out L out Balance/D...
  • Page 63 Navi MFX List Phaser 08 Phaser This is a stereo phaser. A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated. 2-Band 2-Band L in L in L out L out Phaser Phaser 2-Band 2-Band R in R in R out R out Phaser...

  • Page 64: Step Phaser

    Navi MFX List 10 Script 100 This simulates an analog phaser of the past. L in L in L out L out Phaser Phaser R in R in R out R out Phaser Phaser Parameter Value Explanation Rate Sync OFF, ON If this is ON, the rate synchronizes with the tempo of the rhythm.
  • Page 65 Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation The left/right modulation phase. INVERSE: Left/right phases inverted Polarity INVERSE, SYNCHRO When using a mono source, this spreads the sound. SYNCHRO: Left/right phases synchronized Select this when inputting a stereo source. Resonance 0–127 Amount of feedback Adjusts the proportion of the phaser sound that is fed back into the effect Feedback -98–+98 [%]...
  • Page 66 Navi MFX List 13 Inf Phaser (Infinite Phaser) A phaser that continues raising/lowering the frequency at which the sound is modulated. L out L out L in L in Pan L Infinite Infinite 2-Band 2-Band Phaser Phaser Pan R R in R in R out R out...
  • Page 67 Level 0–127 Output Level 15 SBF-325 (Flanger) This effect reproduces Roland’s SBF-325 analog flanger. It provides three types of flanging effect (which adds a metallic resonance to the original sound) and a chorus-type effect. L in L in L out...
  • Page 68 Navi MFX List Chorus 16 Hexa-Chorus Uses a six-phase chorus (six layers of chorused sound) to give richness and spatial spread to the sound. Balance D L in L in L out L out Balance W Hexa Hexa Chorus Chorus Balance W R in R in...
  • Page 69 Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation 1/64T, 1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T, 1/32., 1/16, 1/8T, 1/16., 1/8, 1/4T, 1/8., 1/4, T.Rate Nt Note 1/2T, 1/4., 1/2, 1T, 1/2., 1, 2T, 1., 2 Trm Separate 0–127 Depth of the tremolo effect Trm Phase 0–180 [deg] Spread of the tremolo effect Volume balance between the direct sound (D) and the tremolo chorus...
  • Page 70 Navi MFX List 20 SDD-320 (DIMENSION D) This models Roland’s DIMENSION D (SDD-320). It provides a clear chorus sound. 2-Band 2-Band L in L in L out L out SDD-320 SDD-320 2-Band 2-Band R in R in R out R out...
  • Page 71 Navi MFX List 22 Slicer By applying successive cuts to the sound, this effect turns a conventional sound into a sound that appears to be played as a backing phrase. This is especially effective when applied to sustain-type sounds. L in L in L out L out...
  • Page 72 Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation Wf Slow 0.05–10.00 [Hz] Low-speed rotation speed of the woofer Wf Fast 0.05–10.00 [Hz] High-speed rotation speed of the woofer Adjusts the rate at which the woofer rotation speeds up when the rotation Wf Trs Up 0–127 is switched from Slow to Fast.
  • Page 73 Navi MFX List 25 To-Gu-Ro This gives the sound an undulating effect, based on the image of a coiled-up snake. To-Gu- To-Gu- L in L in L out L out To-Gu- To-Gu- R in R in R out R out Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 74 Navi MFX List Drive / Amp 27 Overdrive This is an overdrive that provides heavy distortion. L out L out L in L in Pan L 2-Band 2-Band Overdrive Overdrive Simulator Simulator Pan R R in R in R out R out Parameter Value...
  • Page 75 Navi MFX List 29 Fuzz Adds overtones and intensely distorts the sound. Tone Tone Post Post L in L in L out L out Overdrive Overdrive Control Control Filter Filter Filter Filter Post Post Tone Tone R in R in R out R out Overdrive...
  • Page 76 Navi MFX List 31 Saturator This effect combines overdrive and filter. Balance D Post Post L in L in L out L out Overdrive Overdrive Filter Filter Filter1-3 Filter1-3 Balance W Post Post R in R in R out R out Overdrive Overdrive Filter...
  • Page 77 Navi MFX List 32 W Saturator (Worm Saturator) This is a variety of saturator, and is distinctive for its warmer sound. Balance D Post Post Low/ Low/ L in L in L out L out Overdrive Overdrive Filter1-3 Filter1-3 High High Filter Filter...
  • Page 78 Pre Amp Sw OFF, ON Turns the amp switch on/off. JC-120 This models the sound of the Roland JC-120. CLEAN TWIN This models a Fender Twin Reverb. This models the sound input to left input on a Matchless D/C-30. MATCH DRIVE A simulation of the latest tube amp widely used in styles from blues and rock.
  • Page 79 Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation Speaker Sw OFF, ON Selects whether the sound will be sent through the speaker simulation (ON) or not (OFF) Speaker diameter (in inches) and Cabinet number of speakers SMALL 1 small open-back enclosure dynamic SMALL 2 small open-back enclosure dynamic...
  • Page 80 Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation 1/64T, 1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T, 1/32., 1/16, 1/8T, 1/16., 1/8, 1/4T, 1/8., 1/4, Speed Nt Note 1/2T, 1/4., 1/2, 1T, 1/2., 1, 2T, 1., 2 Depth 0–127 Depth of the tremolo effect Shape 0–20 Adjusts the waveform of the tremolo.
  • Page 81 Navi MFX List Comp / Limiter 36 Compressor Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume. 2-Band 2-Band L in L in L out L out Compressor Compressor 2-Band 2-Band R in R in R out R out Compressor Compressor...
  • Page 82 Navi MFX List 38 Sustainer By compressing loud input and boosting low input, this effect keeps the volume consistent to produce a sustain effect without distortion. 2-Band 2-Band L in L in L out L out Sustainer Sustainer 2-Band 2-Band R in R in R out...
  • Page 83 Navi MFX List Delay 40 Delay This is a stereo delay. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: When Feedback Mode is CROSS: Balance D Balance D 2-Band 2-Band 2-Band 2-Band L in L in L out L out L in L in L out L out Delay...

  • Page 84: Mod Delay (Modulation Delay)

    Navi MFX List 41 Mod Delay (Modulation Delay) Adds modulation to the delayed sound. When Feedback Mode is NORMAL: When Feedback Mode is CROSS: Balance D Balance D 2-Band 2-Band 2-Band 2-Band L in L in L out L out L in L in L out...
  • Page 85 Navi MFX List 42 2Tap PanDly (2 Tap Pan Delay) The delay sound is heard both at the left and at the right. Balance D L in L in L out L out Delay 1 Balance W Double Double Tap Delay Tap Delay Feedback Delay 2...
  • Page 86 Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation 1/64T, 1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T, 1/32., 1/16, 1/8T, 1/16., 1/8, 1/4T, 1/8., 1/4, DLTime Nt Note 1/2T, 1/4., 1/2, 1T, 1/2., 1, 2T, 1., 2 Dly R Sync OFF, ON If this is ON, the rate synchronizes with the tempo of the rhythm. DR.Time 1–2600 Adjusts the time until the right delay sound is heard.
  • Page 87 Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation Frequency at which the high-frequency content of the reverse-delayed sound will be cut (BYPASS: cut) RDly HF 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000, 5000, 6300, 8000, BYPASS [Hz] RDly Pan L64–63R...
  • Page 88 Navi MFX List 45 Tape Echo A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. Direct Level L in L in L out L out Echo Level...
  • Page 89 Navi MFX List Looper 46 DJFX Looper Loops a short portion of the input sound. You can vary the playback direction and playback speed of the input sound to add turntable- type effects. Speed Speed Speed L in L out Delay Delay Delay...
  • Page 90 Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation If this is AUTO, the loop automatically turns on/off in synchronization with the rhythm. Loop Mode OFF, AUTO, ON If the effect is recalled with this ON, this parameter must first be set to something other than ON in order to make the loop operate.

  • Page 91: Bit Crusher

    Navi MFX List 49 Bit Crusher Produces an extreme lo-fi effect. 2-Band 2-Band L in L in L out L out Crusher Crusher 2-Band 2-Band R in R in R out R out Crusher Crusher Parameter Value Explanation Sample Rate 0–127 Adjusts the sample rate.
  • Page 92 Navi MFX List Pitch 51 PitchShiftr (Pitch Shifter) A stereo pitch shifter. 2-Band 2-Band L in L in L out L out Pitch Pitch Shifter Shifter Pitch Pitch Shifter Shifter 2-Band 2-Band R in R in R out R out Parameter Value Explanation...
  • Page 93 Navi MFX List 52 2V PShifter (2 Voice Pitch Shifter) Shifts the pitch of the original sound. This 2-voice pitch shifter has two pitch shifters, and can add two pitch shifted sounds to the original sound. Balance D 2-Band 2-Band L in L in L out...
  • Page 94 Navi MFX List Combination 53 JD Multi Recreates the effects included in group A of the JD-800. L in L in L out L out Distortion Distortion Phaser Phaser Phaser Phaser Spectrum Spectrum Enhancer Enhancer R in R in R out R out Parameter Value...

  • Page 95: Chorus Parameters

    Navi MFX List Parameter Value Explanation PH Switch OFF, ON Turns the phaser on/off. Sets the basic frequency from which the sound is modulated with the PH Manual 50 [Hz]–15.0 [kHz] phaser effect. PH Rate 0.1–10.0 [Hz] Sets the cycle of the phaser modulation. PH Depth 0–100 Sets the depth of the phaser modulation.
  • Page 96 Navi Reverb/Delay parameters assignment list REV/DELAY LEVEL REV/DELAY CTRL1 REV/DELAY CTRL2 REV/DELAY LEVEL + [SHIFT] Type Parameter Parameter LFO Asgn LFO Asgn Parameter *4 LFO Asgn Parameter *4 LFO Asgn µ µ µ Pitch1, 2 Send Shimmer Reverb Time — Wet Level Feedback *1 Amount...
  • Page 97 Navi L in L in L out L out Dry Level Send Amount Pitch1 Pitch1 Modulation Modulation Shifter Shifter Level1 Wet Level Feedback Reverb Reverb Wet Level Pitch2 Pitch2 Modulation Modulation Shifter Shifter Level2 Feedback Send Amount Dry Level R in R in R out R out...
  • Page 98 0–127 Adjusts the volume of the original sound. Effect Level 0–127 Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound. 03 INTEGRA-7 Reverb A reverb built into the Roland INTEGRA-7 sound module. L in L in L out L out Dry Level...
  • Page 99 Parameter Value Explanation Selects the type of reverb offered by the Roland SRV-2000 digital reverb. Selection R0.3, R1.0, R7.0, R15, R22, R26, R32, R37, H15, H22, H26, H32, H37, P-B, P-A Adjusts the delay time from when the direct sound plays until the reverb PreDelay 0–160...
  • Page 100 Navi 05 Delay This is a stereo delay. Dry Level L in L in L out L out Delay Delay Wet Level Send Amount Feedback Feedback Send Amount Delay Delay Wet Level R in R in R out R out Dry Level Parameter Value...

  • Page 101: Note Parameters

    0–127 Adjusts the volume of the reverb sound. 07 Tape Echo A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space Echo. Direct Level L in L in...

  • Page 102: System Parameters

    Navi SYSTEM parameters Parameter Value Explanation SYSTEM GENERAL SYSTEM GENERAL Adjusts the overall tuning. MasterTune 415.3–466.2 [Hz] The displayed value is the frequency of the A4 key (middle A). MasKeyShift -24–+24 Shifts the overall pitch range in semitone steps. Tempo 20.00–300.00 Specifies the system tempo.
  • Page 103 Navi Parameter Value Explanation Sets how the function assigned to the pedal that’s connected to the PEDAL jack works. PedalSource TONE, SYS TONE: The currently selected tone’s settings are used. SYS: The system’s settings are used. Specifies the function assigned to the pedal connected to the PEDAL jack. OFF, MODULATION, HOLD1, EXPRESSION, VOLUME, PAN, Pedal Function BEND DOWN, BEND UP, HOLD SW, MONO SW,...
  • Page 104 Navi Parameter Value Explanation Specifies whether program change messages will be transmitted (ON) or Tx PC OFF, ON not be transmitted (OFF). Specifies whether bank select messages will be transmitted (ON) or not be Tx Bank OFF, ON transmitted (OFF). Specifies whether changes you make to a parameter are transmitted as Tx Edit OFF, ON...

  • Page 105: Master Effects

    Navi MASTER EFFECTS Parameter Value Explanation MASTER EQ MASTER EQ Specifies whether the mastering EQ (an equalizer applied to the entire sound Switch OFF, ON generator of the GAIA-2) is used (ON) or not used (OFF). In Gain -24–+24 [dB] Adjusts the amount of boost/cut for the input to the EQ.
  • Page 106 Navi Parameter Value Explanation 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 8:1, 16:1, Mid Ratio Specifies the compression ratio for the mid-frequency band. 32:1, INF:1 This function smooths out the sonic transition, from when the compression is not engaged until when the compression begins. This Mid Knee 0–30 [dB] gradually applies compression from just before the Mid Thres point.
  • Page 107 Navi Wavetable list No. Name No. Name SyncShift WT Erm Wah 4waves morph Spect2 Sine Garden OnceWasNoise Sine To Dist Modulant Sine Blend Shape Mod Shiner Dist Saw Mod Circuit Edge Morph EffEmm One Metal Mod Growl FM Sparseness Scratch Mod UniSqr Spctl Syn Guitar Can Crash...
  • Page 108 Navi Panel parameters assignment list (GAIA-2) Parameter Assign Motion LFO1 LFO2 Step Seq Panel Device Assign Assign Asgn Asgn [SHIFT] + Smooth LFO1 Rate / LFO1 Rate Note µ µ RATE 29, 21 (selected by LFO1 SYNC) SYNC LFO1 Sync Switch WAVE LFO1 Waveform µ...
  • Page 109 Navi Parameter Assign Motion LFO1 LFO2 Step Seq Panel Device Assign Assign Asgn Asgn Smooth [SHIFT] + KEY FOLLOW Filter Cutoff Keyfollow µ µ µ ENV DEPTH Filter Env Depth µ µ µ Filter Env Attack Time µ µ µ Filter Env Decay Time Filter Env Sustain Level µ...
  • Page 110 Switching between models Aside from the SH-101 model expansion that’s pre-installed at the factory, you can install and use other model expansions such as JUPITER-8 and JUNO-106 from Roland Cloud (paid contents). Return to TOP screen Jump to SELECT MODEL...
  • Page 111 Checking the assignment information for a parameter Navi When editing a model tone, you can check the controller assignment information on the PANEL VIEW screen as you edit. Jump to SOUND screen EXIT ENTER Controllers to which VALUE Selects VIEW section parameters are assigned Jump to PANEL VIEW...
  • Page 112 Navi Panel parameters assignment list (SH-101) Parameter Assign Motion Panel Device Assign Assign [SHIFT] + µ RATE LFO RATE WAVE LFO WAVEFORM LFO1 µ DEPTH1 OSC LFO MOD *1 µ DEPTH2 FILTER MOD *1 µ DEPTH1 MODULATION LFO *2 µ DEPTH2 BEND PITCH *2 LFO2...
  • Page 113 Navi Parameter Assign Motion Panel Device Assign Assign [SHIFT] + ON/OFF TYPE µ CTRL1 µ CTRL2 µ CTRL3 CHORUS TYPE TYPE Switch (95) µ CTRL1 REVERB/ µ CTRL2 DELAY µ LEVEL *3 µ SEND *3 MONO KEY MODE (MONO) *4 VOICE µ...
  • Page 114 Parameter list (SH-101) Navi TONE Parameters TONE TONE SH-101 SH-101 * You may not be able to obtain the controller effect that you want with tones that use MFX Control. Parameter Value Explanation OSC LFO MOD 0–100 Adjusts the depth at which the LFO modulates the OSC. OSC RANGE 16’...

  • Page 115: Env Mode

    Navi Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the slight pitch drift that occurs when notes are played on an analog PITCH DRIFT 0–255 synthesizer. PARAM If this is “ON”, the range of change for LFO RATE, CUTOFF, RESONANCE, and FILTER OFF, ON EXPANSION ENV DEPTH is wider than on the original model.
  • Page 116 The effect types you can select for MFX are based on the specifications of the Model Expansion (This differs from the specifications of the GAIA-2’s original sound module). See the “GAIA-2 Roland Cloud User’s Guide” (Roland website) for details on the MFX types you can select.

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