The tough casing is back, making this model as durable as all those that came before it. Luftrum has announced the release of luftrum 6, a soundbank for roland gaia sh01 synthesizer. Nord electro 5d vs hammond sk1 music player network. Roland fa08, novation ultranova, moog lp, roland sp404sx, roland jx10,emu mk6. Now, roland is also planning to release a software package to edit sounds on the gaia from your pc, which provides some extra possibilities, however it isnt out yet and wont be free.
Page 2 introducing the controls intro d beam oscillator osc this determines the sounds pitch. Outstanding i love the nord lead 1 and it is probably the best sounding of all the nord leads, however, there are two major problems that ultimately lead me to the nord lead 2x. Tell us about your gaia sh01 synthesizer and get a free, custom fisher sound bank. I bought it new when it came out, and ive never thought of letting it go. The lead a1 aims to condense the most playable elements of the nord keyboard range into a single instrument. A1 spike bs a2 sync lead a3 polysynth a4 sfx 25 a5 ring bell 1 a6 britelead a7 polysynth a8 sfx b1 polysynth b2 sync lead b3 polysynth b4 organ b5 softpad b6 tb bs b7 sweeppad b8 sfx c1 sweeppad c2 bass c3 polysynth c4 sweeppad c5 sweeppad c6 sweeppad c7 sweeppad c8 sfx 16 d1. After the washy plastic sounds of the gaia, either of them will blow you away and have better polyphony and multitimbrality than the system 1. Backlit buttons in several colours contribute to a look that falls somewhere between elegant and kitsch, with a dash of boutique hi. 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. Oliver davis lazer harp patch by summerofatoms sun mar 22, 2015 11. But i found that roland has made available a midi implementation document for the gaia, also documenting a protocol to access its internal memory. Roland jp8000 vs roland sh201 vs nord lead gearslutz. The gaia sh01 will fit right in with my junogi i just got last month. Along with this software the gaia sh01 is a nice little synthesizer for learning about creating your own sounds.
For a while, we only offered the patches as a bonus for purchasing your gaia through sweetwater. For example, let your prerecorded drumpattern trigger filter and amplifier envelopes, where the hihat pattern triggers the filter envelope and the kickdrum. You will also see used ultranova are cheaper than used gaia check out the d fisher patches on both synths, they sound very. Nord user forum view topic demo nord lead a1 vs roland sh. This is regardless of whether or not it has been initialized by the gaia itself and is the same for anything downloaded from axial. What it also retains from nord lead 4s design is the panel being offcenter, which might take getting used to. Jul 15, 2017 demo nord lead a1 vs roland sh01 gaia by puukka 15 jul 2017, 09. This unofficial forum is dedicated to the clavia nord keyboards, including the nord stage, nord electro and nord piano. It now depends on your preference as a musician or sound creator to choose what exactly you are looking for so you can pick which of the synths will suit your needs. Roland gaia gets lot of bashing and beating at synth forums, but ive always loved mine.
Korg kronos 2 88, nord electro 5d nord lead a1 toys. Nov 09, 2010 workstation synths yamaha motif, roland fantom, korg m3, etc. My exclusive contract with roland japan prevented me from working for any other manufacturer in the field during that. Between 1994 and 2015, ive been working for roland corporation, a leading electronic musical instrument manufacturer. Roland gaia synthesizer sh01 is a world of sexy synthtopia. Learn the basics of sound creation on rolands new gaia sh01 synthesizer.
Here at sweetwater, were crazy about the roland gaia sh01 synth. Performing patch button will switch you to the user b5 patch. Roland gaia sh01 for a patchpreset junkie gearslutz. The roland worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products, exciting events, and much more. Since the nord lead from 1995, the glorious times of modeling synths are way behind us. Backlit buttons in several colours contribute to a look that falls somewhere between elegant. Just i dont really recommend making analogue style patches on it. Id buy the bassstation and just stick with that for a while, maybe save up some money for a nice analog poly or buy another analog mono.
With its massive sound, handson ease, and affordable price, the gaia sh01 is a highperformance value with oldschool charm. Novation ultranova, korg microkorg and roland gaia sh01. Others from that period included the clavia nord lead 1995, korg prophecy 1995, access virus 1997 and yamaha an1x 1997. It has the sound of the nord lead 1 close enough along with the split keyboard, arp hold, and the memory card for storing programs and performances. A1 spike bs a2 sync lead a3 polysynth a4 sfx 25 a5 ring bell 1 a6 britelead a7 polysynth a8 sfx b1 polysynth b2 sync lead. Gaia patches classic minimoog patches by tatogaia wed oct 05, 2016 12. Roland has had its fair share of winners and losers in this field but with the gaia sh01, a virtual analogue synth, it is at last looking to produce a hybrid winner with thoroughbred credentials. How to load these patches into my roland xp50, xp60 or xp80.
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. Discuss any issues around nords keyboards, share your favorite patches, samples, and music. I played around with it at guitar center and the programming and controls were really inviting and easy to work with. Nord user forum view topic demo nord lead a1 vs dsi mopho x4. Roland gaia sh01 free patch sound bank advance music. Va synths had the goal of recreating the sound, functionality and user interface of classic analog synthesizers. So crazy, in fact, we created 64 custom patches for it. This is the latest version of operating system for the gaia sh01. Please read terms and conditions section before you buy. Roland gaia sh01 owner, considering swapping for aira.
The nord lead 2x on the other hand is imho in another league sonically. Likewise, the a1 offers mono or legato modes for monosynth duties, with or without portamento, but you can no longer choose the note priority, which is a shame. Gaia patches each link leads to a zip file download of a set of 64 patches with. These instruments are often affordable but dont provide the best ergonomics and manufacturing. About patches the gaia sh01 lets you store the sounds that you create.
Both keyboards have 49 notes, are velocity sensitive, retain clavia classic mod wheel and wooden pitch bend lever as well as a 4part multitimbrality traditional for lead series. 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. You can use a program like cakewalk, cubase or sysex to send the. Some digital synths are as well, such as the virus ti, as well as some software instruments. When it was announced last year, the a1 virtual analogue polysynth the eighth to bear the nord lead name not only followed hot on the heels of the nord lead 4, it just about trod on them. The major part of my work relates to sound processing, where sound design represents the artistic side of it. The nord lead 4 49key performance synthesizer is one synthesizer that you should check out and consider buying.
Nord lead a1 a true synthesizer powerhouse synthtopia. The very first nord lead i bought was the nord lead 1. After you make the payment, the pack is sent via email within max. The nord lead 4s poly mode and its patterns have been discarded but, given the a1s simplified approach, this is perhaps a good place to reduce complexity. The roland jp8000 was released in early 1997 as part of the first wave of virtual analog modeling synthesizers va synths. The 15 sounds well be making range from iconic 80s lead europe the final countdown to serious dubstep bass skrillex scary. Free gaia sh01 patches synthway by igorcristo wed apr 11, 2012 5. At the 2014 namm show, nord keyboards are introducing the new nord lead a1 a new keyboard that they call a true synthesizer powerhouse the lead a1 combines the latest analogue modelling engine from the nord lead 4, offering 24voice polyphonic and four part multitimbral synthesis. The soundbank contains 64 ambient patches ranging from warm space pads over berlin school arpeggios and organic sound effects suitable for ambient, cinematic and filmscore productions. Nord user forum view topic demo nord lead a1 vs dsi. Jun 03, 2017 roland gaia gets lot of bashing and beating at synth forums, but ive always loved mine.
May 18, 2010 synthesizer trends regularly flipflop between radical innovation and retrogression with each pendulum swing producing a host of hybrids. The 8080 is a sharp va and use that to your advantage. 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. Roland clan forums view topic ambient soundbank for. The information source for house of worship audio and media directors, worship musicians, and av techs. Japanese heavyweights have partially withdrawn into themselves while. Roland gaia sh01 owner, considering swapping for aira system. Nord user forum view topic demo nord lead a1 vs roland. When i bought my first real synth a then new casio cz101 many years ago, i learned. 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. I am picking up a roland gaia sh01 at the end of june with the extra sdsh01 gaia synthesizer sound designer software from sweetwater. Gaia patches by aron magner from the disco biscuits. Roland fixed the problem of not being able to turn of the gm set that is built in on midi channels 2 thru 16 yeahhhh. First off, the gaia is a great, retro looking synth yes looks are important.
The 201 is too big and too plastic though, its from the time stuff started getting more plasticky and cheap it. They look alike though not completely a1 has a little bit more compact dimensions. Roland gaia sh01 owner, considering swapping for aira system1. I think youd be better off with a nord lead 2x, sounds better than the gaia, its 4 part multitimbral, has more patch storage, its a wyswyg. I have the gaia, and it is an excellent synth for the price. Something like an old nord lead, novation supernova, korg ms 2k, alesis ion, roland jp 8k, etc will be a better buy than the gaia. Forums keys and synths the keyboard corner nord electro 5d vs hammond sk1. Packed with 16 authentic patches, this sound library provides everything you need for your next trance production. As has been mentioned by others, it has a sound that is quite authentic and has that something that just sounds right and pleasing to the ears. Jun 21, 2012 roland gaia sh01 first off, the gaia is a great, retro looking synth yes looks are important.
Discover the best synthesizer brands and select a good digital or analog voice synthesizer keyboard for beginners, intermediate, professional, etc. Jul 09, 2010 roland sh201 synthesizer roland sh01 gaia. The roland gaia sh01 synthesizer is a compact and lightweight synthesizer. Now, the nord lead 2 in my opinion is definitely the best between the nord lead 1 and 2x. I think youd be better off with a nord lead 2x, sounds better than the gaia, its 4 part multitimbral, has more patch storage, its a wyswyg synth as. It pretty much has most of what the 2x has and everything the nord lead 1 had.
In the studio, nord lead offers real time midi recording of the knob settings and special midi patches to recreate many of the effects produced by external patching on traditional units. Dec 15, 2010 roland gaia sh01 preset patch name list. Mar 06, 2019 choosing the best synthesizer from the best synthesizer brands. If you want small, get a 25 key controller and a module like a nord lead 2 or access virus bc. I own both of these synthesizers and heres what i think. But after our youtube demo hit the net, word went viral about how great the patches were. Multitimbrality is essential for me when composing with a midi sequencer, as it allows me to have dozens of sounds available at the same time.
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