ROLAND / Software for SH-01 Academic Edition

Fully control the GAIA sound creation process on Windows or Macintosh with dedicated sound design software that can record and reproduce the sound creation process.

■Sound Editor Software

*This is not a software sound source. This is sound editor software exclusively for the GAIA SH-01 hardware synthesizer.

GAIA SYNTHESIZER SOUND DESIGNER is dedicated sound design software that allows you to operate the next-generation synthesizer ""GAIA,"" a powerful tool for inspiring sound creators, on a Windows or Macintosh-based computer. In addition to allowing you to create delicate sounds on your computer's large screen, you can also record the sound-creation process and play back the steps continuously. You can also learn sound creation from scratch using process data that serves as a sound-making model. It also features a wave viewer that displays synth sounds in real time as graphical waveforms. This software is ideal not only for GAIA heavy users, but also for those who want to learn how to create synthesizer sounds and for educational settings.

- All GAIA parameters required for sound creation can be controlled on the computer screen.
- Equipped with action lists that allow you to record and play back the sound-creation process.
- Equipped with a wave viewer that lets you visually check the sound.
- Includes a wide range of content, including example action list data and additional GAIA sounds.

■ System Requirements

Windows
Supported OS
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit) (Service Pack 1 or later)

CPU/Clock: Intel Core, Pentium, or compatible processor, 2GHz or higher
*Compatibility with the compatible processor itself cannot be guaranteed.

Memory: 2GB or more

Required Free Hard Disk Space: 100MB or more

Recommended Screen Resolution/Color Depth: 1440x900 or higher/Full Color 24-bit or higher

Other Requirements: CD-ROM drive

Computer equipped with a USB connector compliant with USB Specification Revision 2.0 or higher

* Use a computer's USB port and USB cable that are USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ​​compatible.
* Intel chipsets are recommended.
* Using a USB 2.0 interface card may result in insufficient performance.
* Cannot be used in virtual Windows environments such as Windows XP Mode (Virtual Windows XP) or Virtual PC.
* Apple Macs running Windows are not supported.

Mac OS
Supported OS: Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
CPU/Clock: Intel processor
Memory: 2GB or more
Required Free Hard Disk Space: 100MB or more
Recommended Screen Resolution/Color Depth: 1440x900 or more / 16.7 million or more colors
Other: CD-ROM drive
Apple Mac with a built-in USB 2.0 port
*Please use a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ​​compatible computer USB port and USB cable.
*Apple Macs running Windows are not supported.

■How to Purchase the Academic Version

*At the time of purchase, you will be required to present identification issued by your educational institution. Shipping will be arranged after confirmation.