Weighing in at less than 10 pounds and able to run on battery power, the gaia is a compact sound designing tool worthy of stage and studio. It was very easy to get a decent sound out of it without havign to page through a small lcd screen. In these group of videos i wanted to give examples of some of the preset patches that are avilable in the roland gaia sh01. It inspires creativity by allowing gaia users to conveniently explore and adjust every tone parameter via a large and friendly computerbased user interface. Well the gaia reminds me a little of a jupiter 8 but looking so much 2010. The free phase soundset by che for the roland gaia sh01 by futurenoise. Borrowing the name from the goddess of earth in greek mythology, gaia goes back to the origins of synthesis by using todays most advanced technology. The aira has fewer keys and a four voice max whether the initial 101 emulation is purely mono, i dont know.
Gaia patches by aron magner from the disco biscuits. There arent many comparable synths vying for your attention, but the most obvious is the far knobbier roland gaia sh01. It is a difficult choice trying to say which is the best, but for me personally, i wish there was a hybrid of the two. This sound library turns your gaia into a real trance beast. The gaia synthesizer sound designer is a windowsmac software application specially designed for rolands awardwinning gaia sh01 synthesizer. Roland sh01 gaia synthesizer with its massive sound, hands on easeofplay, and affordable price, rolands gaia sh01 is highperformance value with oldschool charm. Here are the best roland gaia sh01 synthesizer tutorials and demos that i have found on youtube, plus a few of my own tutorials. You can add a formated usb memeory jump drive to save an additonal 64 patches there is no way save more than 64 user patches on the usb card though. First look at the new affordable polysynth from roland. The signal path for each patch is clearly laid out in the interface, with. Novation ultranova vs maudio venom vs roland gaia the.
Maybe the name has worked its spell on me i cant stop dreaming of dolphins and incense but i find the gaia sh01 to be rolands most touchy. With its massive sound, handson ease, and affordable price, the gaia sh 01 is a highperformance value with oldschool charm. From epic leads and pads that make use of the legendary roland super saw to complex basslines and arpeggios based on the threetonearchitecture of the gaia, this sound collection features all those classic trance tones as well as fresh sounds ready for the future. But at least it has an lcd, which the gaia does not.
The ultranova and the gaia are very similar in functionality and price. Novation ultranova post by intrcptr fri dec 18, 2015 4. The roland sh01, also known as the gaia, had an exciting spaceage white. I own both of these synthesizers and heres what i think. This 37 key compact synthesizer brings serious sound, instant control, and ultimate flexibility to the synthesis experience. I went back to a store and play the gaia for a second time. Loaded with hundreds of poly, unison and mono patches. Roland india gaia synthesizer sound designer software for. Dec, 2011 what interested me in the gaia was the layour and ease of use. Im looking for a first synth since ive really been wanting to get a synth this christmas and want to put my few piano skills to use on something different. Roland has introduced gaia synthesizer sound designer, a softwarebased editor application for the gaia sh01 synthesizer compatible with both windows and mac os x, the gaia synthesizer sound designer allows users to access the gaia synths entire set of sound parameters visually, via a computer.
Probably the largest downloadable collection of free patches for the roland gaia sh 01 synthesizer in the world plus a few patches for the zoom g1xon guitar multieffects processor. The ultranova may be a return to novations roots, but its still a very forward looking. Roland sh01 gaia 37key synthesizer with its massive sound, handson ease, and affordable price, the gaia sh01 is a highperformance value with oldschool charm. Gaia not having a display for patch names is a disappointment. You can defiantly do a lot with the novation ultra nova but its a bit difficult to program. I later bought an access virus and with hindsight i could have done without the sh01 because it is mostly just gathering dust now. Best roland gaia tutorials sh01 synthesizer youtube. The triplestacked engine puts potent virtual analog synthesis under your fingertips, yet the control panel is so fun, friendly, and inviting, even firsttimers can create great sounds. Ironically, the gaia is built as an homage to the original sh 01, but with the four voice polyphony, the sh 01a is just dope the original sh 01 was monophonic. Roland gaia sh01 for a patchpreset junkie gearslutz. With its massive sound, handson ease and affordable price, the gaia sh01 is a highperformance value synth with old school charm. Kind of a mute point until the ultranova is released really. Novations ultranova also has a vocoder that sounds really good, but it has something really creative, a touch mode that. Novation mininova or ultranova same engine, different ui and some features.
Clavier synthetiseur a modelisation analogique novation ultranova. Jul 12, 2017 this week jack brings us a synth shootout between the korg microkorg xl plus, the roland jdxi and the novation ultranova. With its massive sound, handson ease, and affordable price, the gaia sh01 is a highperformance value with oldschool charm. For a while, we only offered the patches as a bonus for purchasing your gaia through sweetwater.
The roland gaia sh01 synth offers highperformance value with oldschool charm. First off, the gaia is a great, retro looking synth yes looks are important. If youre looking for a more handson approach on synthesis and in need of a 1on1 knobslider parameter control, then youll be looking at the roland gaia. The sh01s usb ports can also be used to transmit and receive midi data, and to store your patches and phrases recorded with the phrase recorder to a usb memory stick. The 37note keyboard is fullsize, however, so performers can play naturally and comfortably. I have no experience of the nova being spoke about but any novation i ever had was worth every penny and the editing is a piece.
So crazy, in fact, we created 64 custom patches for it. Combining a classic panel layout reminiscent of vintage roland synthesizers with. Unlike nearly every digital keyboard ive played, the roland gaia sh01 has no text or numeric readout nor a screen of any kind. With its massive sound, handson ease and affordable price, the gaia sh 01 is a highperformance value synth with old school charm. The ultranova has fewer knobs, so there could be more menudiving. It also provided more of a technovibe than the gaia and a microphone for voice additions. Packed with 16 authentic patches, this sound library provides everything you need for your next trance production. I immediately got so lost in turning knobs, moving sliders, and waving my hands around in front of the dbeam that i didnt notice this profound omission. Instead, id purchased the roland jdxi which is newer and much more compact. Handson control and fat sound make this little powerhouse a joy for music students, songwriters, session players, and live performers of.
Daniel fisher demos the roland gaia sh01 with the sweetwater bonus bank the bank comes preinstalled with gaia sh01s purchased at sweetwater and is available separately for those who already have a gaia at the sweetwater site more than anything, though, fishers demo offers a nice overview of the range of sounds the roland gaia sh01 is capable of. In future videos i will show how to create synth sounds from scratch. The triplestacked engine puts potent virtual analog synthesis under your fingertips, yet the control panel is so fun, friendly, and inviting, even firsttimers can create. Easier through the software, and also to save patches etc. At less than 10 pounds, the gaia sh 01 is lightweight, compact, and great for musicians on the go. Roland gaia sh01 in 1996 roland launched an analog modeling. As for the sound between the mopho and gaia, yeah the mopho all over the gaia, but the gaia sounded nice as well. All new novation ultranova or mininova sounds patches. I love the effects layout on gaia but equally i love the eight tweakable touch encoders on the ultranova and its modulation matrix.
Nov 29, 2017 unlike nearly every digital keyboard ive played, the roland gaia sh 01 has no text or numeric readout nor a screen of any kind. Gaia patches each link leads to a zip file download of a set of 64 patches with. May 18, 2010 synthesizer trends regularly flipflop between radical innovation and retrogression with each pendulum swing producing a host of hybrids. Novation ultranova, korg microkorg and roland gaia sh01. See who uses roland gaia sh01 synthesizer, including martin garrix. Nearly 5 months in the making, this is the fresh new ultimate patches collection of 320 original high quality patches for the roland sh01a. Roland synthesizer package with pedal, headphones, cover and more. This week jack brings us a synth shootout between the korg microkorg xl plus, the roland jdxi and the novation ultranova. The novation joints layout was just a bit to quirky for me. The gaia sh01 features three oscillators, each with seven different. The roland gaia sh01 synthesizer forms part of roland music south africas national keys month campaign for may, 2015 and that means big savings. Nearly 5 months in the making, this is the fresh new ultimate patches collection of 320 original high quality patches for the roland sh 01a.
The gaia has 64 voices, so if you want pads and chords its a better choice. Roland eqips the gaia sh01 with cdedicated control knobs for tweaking the effects in real time. Roland gaia synthesizer sound designer software for sh01. Roland gaia sh01 free patch sound bank tell us about your gaia sh01 synthesizer and get a free, custom fisher sound bank. At less than 10 pounds, the gaia sh01 is lightweight, compact, and great for musicians on the go. The synth can be powered via ac or batteries for the ultimate in portable convenience. Roland has had its fair share of winners and losers in this field but with the gaia sh 01, a virtual analogue synth, it is at last looking to produce a hybrid winner with thoroughbred credentials. Novation ultranova a supernova gaia not an access virus. You will also see used ultranova are cheaper than used gaia check out the d fisher patches on both synths, they sound very close, i guess it comes down to what you are looking for in them. Probably the largest downloadable collection of free patches for the roland gaia sh01 synthesizer in the world plus a few patches for the zoom g1xon guitar multieffects processor. Ironically, the gaia is built as an homage to the original sh01, but with the four voice polyphony, the sh01a is just dope the original sh01 was monophonic. Lots of the patches sound close to whats on jp8000, a good thing. Jul 09, 2010 roland sh201 synthesizer roland sh01 gaia.
The triple stacked engine puts potent virtual analogue synthesis at your fingertips, yet the control panel is fun, friendly, and inviting, so even firsttimers can create great sounds. If youre used to modern screenmenu diving based synths with hunderds factoryready presets and no need to design your own presets, then you may not like this synth, but if youd like to learn how to program a synth with no hidden screen menus like the good old. Portable power at less than 10 pounds, the roland gaia sh 01 is lightweight, compact, and great for musicians on the go. The drive that comes with the synth has some great patches by daniel fisher. Roland gaia sh01 essential keyboard bundle sweetwater. Free gaia sh01 patches synthway by igorcristo wed apr 11, 2012 5. To home in on the patch you want, spin the large modesound encoder. I was looking at the roland gaia recently to add some more synth sounds to my setup but ended up buying an akai miniak and a novation ultranova. If you like the sound then the roland gaia is pretty cool and easy to learn synthesis on but also kind of limiting partly due to lack of. The sounds just feel immensely more authentic, and musical. The thing to remember here is that there is more than just these two in this genre to look for and id be checking into these others before making the decision. Roland is offering some amazing offers and ridiculously reduced prices on selected keyboards, synthesizers and electronic pianos at participating outlets around the country. This new sound bank can be loaded into the user bank of the gaia, or copied to a usb flash drive to utilize the open usb memory patch bank.
Here at sweetwater, were crazy about the roland gaia sh01 synth. Roland india gaia synthesizer sound designer software. Roland eqips the gaia sh 01 with cdedicated control knobs for tweaking the effects in real time. The triplestacked engine puts potent virtual analog synthesis under your fingertips, yet the control panel is so fun, friendly, and inviting. I heavily debated between the gaia and novations ultranova. Its not 64voice poly like the gaia, but in my opinion, ive gotten way more satisfaction out of the boutique sh01a. It ports an incredible ui with a wide array of features that are laid out in an intuitive, functional way. Portable power at less than 10 pounds, the roland gaia sh01 is lightweight, compact, and great for musicians on the go.
Here are the best roland gaia sh 01 synthesizer tutorials and demos that i have found on youtube, plus a few of my own tutorials. Into the vortex livesession digitech polara, roland vp03. Backlit buttons in several colours contribute to a look that falls somewhere between elegant and kitsch, with a dash of boutique hi. I remember that years ago i had a novation kstation and it didnt support patch names. In essence it is a virtual analogue synth or rather three analogue synths in one. The ultranova may be a return to novations roots, but its still a very.
There are 64 preset sound patches as well as 64 user patchesa huge improvement over the paltry 32 user patches in the sh201. Read my blog post that accompanies these videos here. I have read a bit about the recently released novation ultranova and am having trouble comparing it with the roland gaia. With 64 polyphonic voices onboard, the gaia sh01 makes it possible to play massive sounds without experiencing note. Please watch in order from first to last for the best experience. The r3 uses two timbres per patch which can be split, stacked and controlled by different midi channels.
Probably great for dj but for keyboard player in a live setting you would have to midi up to full size keys to make really usable sent it back and ordered 37 full size keys from roland gaia sh 01 love it so far. Sounds designed by a team of vintage synth enthusiasts based in japan. Purchased for my collegeage daughter who is all about vintage clothes and music, the roland gaia sh 01 synth was not my first choice. This is regardless of whether or not it has been initialized by the gaia itself and is the same for anything downloaded from axial. I much prefer the vst interface to attempting to use the front panel, its possible but kind of annoying. Roland sh01 gaia 37key synthesizer with its massive sound, handson ease, and affordable price, the gaia sh 01 is a highperformance value with oldschool charm. Purchased for my collegeage daughter who is all about vintage clothes and music, the roland gaia sh01 synth was not my first choice. I love the sounds of the mini analog synths like the bass station ii.
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