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Save User Tweaks
Hardware Synth Integration » Save User Tweaks
When you load a HW profile, Omnisphere is instantly set up to perform a large number of sophisticated actions with the touch of a knob. You might be using your hardware synth to instantiate Omnisphere effects, create modulation routings, control multiple scaled…
User Audio
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » User Audio
Omnisphere allows you to import your own audio to use as Soundsources and to create your own Patches and Multis. You can process and manipulate your own audio in creative ways using Omnisphere’s powerful synthesis capabilities. Each imported audio file will…
User Audio
User Audio
Omnisphere is an extremely powerful synthesizer that allows you to import your own audio to use as Soundsources for the creation of your own Patches and Multis. This lets you creatively morph, meld, and mangle your own audio the same way you can with the included…
Importing User Audio
User Audio » Importing User Audio
Omnisphere allows you to import your own audio to use as Soundsources and to create your own Patches and Multis. You can process and manipulate your own audio in creative ways using Omnisphere’s powerful synthesis capabilities. You might want to import a…
Organizing User Audio Libraries
User Audio » Organizing User Audio Libraries
Once User Audio has been imported, it resides in the following directory on your drive: STEAM/Omnisphere/Soundsources/User The first four sub-directories under “User” are reflected in the first four columns of the Soundsource Browser when in File…
Hardware Profiles Menu
Concepts » The Header » Hardware Profiles Menu
Clicking on the HW Menu button to the left of the Multi Name Display reveals the Hardware Profiles Menu. From here, you may select or deactivate any of the Hardware Profiles, as well as Save User Tweaks and Restore Factory Defaults, save your changes to the…
Creating a Library
Sharing » Creating a Library
Patch Library To create a Patch Library, first make sure your host is not running, then locate the “Current Categories.zip” file here: Spectrasonics/STEAM/Omnisphere/Settings Library/Patches/Current Categories.zip Before uncompressing the Current…
Files and Directories
User Audio » Importing User Audio » Files and Directories
Omnisphere can import single or multiple (hundreds) of audio files at once. The way in which the files are organized prior to importing determines how they are organized in Omnisphere’s Soundsource Browser and in your STEAM folder. Importing Single or Multiple…
Sharing Sounds
Sharing » Sharing Sounds
When you want to share only one type of sound at a time, (Multis, Patches, or User Soundsources), this is the quickest and simplest method. NOTE: You can share User Soundsources by themselves, without Patches or Multis, but if a Patch or Multi you are sharing employs…
Sharing Projects
Sharing » Sharing Projects
Sharing Projects lets you assign sounds to a specific Project and share them with other users. This method uses the Project features located in the Full Browsers. You can share any combination of Patches, Multis, and User Soundsources with a few simple steps. All the…
Authorization
Getting Started » Authorization
Omnisphere authorization can be done immediately from any computer connected to the Internet. 1. After instantiating Omnisphere in your host or running the standalone, click the Omnisphere Splash Screen. You will now see the Omnisphere Authorization System…
FX Presets – Intro
The FX Page » FX Presets » FX Presets – Intro
An FX Preset consists of the complete customized parameter settings of a specific FX Unit, which allowing the “total recall” of that one effect. It’s useful to build a library of FX Presets that you like. You can also experiment by using Presets…
Saving and Managing Sounds
The Browsers » Saving and Managing Sounds
Omnisphere offers a flexible way to manage custom Patches and Multis. You can create custom collections of sounds organized by project or style and they can be searched, selected, filtered, or shared using the Full Browsers. The process of saving and managing…
Windows MultiTouch
Concepts » Windows MultiTouch
Intended especially for live performance, Omnisphere’s Windows MultiTouch functionality allows you to quickly and easily operate Live Mode with MultiTouch-equipped screens. It allows for selecting and layering Parts in Live Mode by clicking on two Part buttons…
Amplifiers
The FX Page » Amplifiers
Omnisphere includes nine amplifier models for unique sonic coloration. From clean, bell-like tones and fat, classic tube distortion, to sounds you can only get from the cheesiest transistor radio…
Publishing a Library
Sharing » Publishing a Library
The Publish Library feature was created for third-party developers of Omnisphere Libraries. It allows developers to easily export or “publish” a library of tagged and categorized Multis, Patches, any associated Soundsources, and custom images in a single…
Modulation
The FX Page » Modulation
Omnisphere includes twelve modulation processors that span the history of recording, from vintage and modern phasers, flangers, and choruses to vibey vibrato and tasty tremolo. Analog Chorus Ultra…
Reset Defaults and Preferences
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » Reset Defaults and Preferences
The Utility Menu lets you perform a “factory reset” by selecting “Reset Defaults and Preferences.” After selecting this option, a message will be displayed, warning you that this action will overwrite your default Multi and User Preferences. A…
Note Patterns
Arpeggiator » Note Patterns
Note Patterns determine how the notes are ordered in the Arpeggiator pattern. Clicking on this field reveals the nineteen different Patterns/modes. Chord – all the notes held in a chord will be triggered at the same time, based on the velocity value of…
Auto-Play
The Browsers » Operation » Auto-Play
The Auto-Play ON/OFF selector (down arrow) is located to the right Audition button in the Browser Footer. When Auto-Play is ON, the Audition play button is highlighted in blue. When Auto-Play is OFF, the Audition play button appears white with no outline. …
USB Drive (Win)
Getting Started » Installation » USB Drive (Win)
Follow this set of instructions to install Omnisphere 2 from your USB installation drive to your Windows system. You’ll need over 64GB of free space available on your hard drive in order to install the instrument. NOTE: These screenshots are taken in…
USB Drive (Mac)
Getting Started » Installation » USB Drive (Mac)
Follow this set of instructions to install Omnisphere 2 from your USB installation drive on to your Mac system. You’ll need over 64GB of free space available on your hard drive in order to install the instrument. NOTE: These screenshots are taken in macOS…
Re-installing Omnisphere
Getting Started » Installation » Re-installing Omnisphere
If ever you need to re-install Omnisphere and don’t have access to your original installation media, we’ve provided a simple and easy solution. Every Omnisphere user receives credit for a limited number of additional full product downloads. Simply log in…
Browser Access
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Browser Access
Anywhere that you see a Folder Icon Button, you can access Omnisphere’s Full Browser by clicking on the Folder. If there is a Name Display next to the Folder, you can also click that to open the Full Browser.
Using Projects
The Browsers » Projects » Using Projects
A Project is a user-defined collection of sounds, organized in a single group. This can be applied in many useful ways. For example, Projects can be created and named according to current jobs, different sessions, songs, or styles. You can add Multis, Patches,…
Dynamics
The FX Page » Dynamics
Omnisphere includes seven dynamics processors, modeled on the finest studio hardware from the past 6 decades. These units provide precise dynamic control, as well as a variety of sonic colors. Tube Limiter Tape Slammer Modern…
Equalizers
The FX Page » Equalizers
Omnisphere includes seven equalizers that range from super-musical Pultec-style units, to graphic sculpting and parametric EQs with surgical precision. Studio EQ Vintage EQ2 Vintage EQ3 Graphic EQ7 Graphic EQ12 Parametric…
Re-installing Sonic Extensions
Sonic Extensions » SE Installation » Re-installing Sonic Extensions
Once your Sonic Extensions are registered in your Spectrasonics User Account, you can download them again if needed from the REINSTALL tab. Every Omnisphere user receives credit for a limited number of additional full product downloads. This also applies to your Sonic…
Share Sounds
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » Share Sounds
Using the Sharing feature, it’s easy for you to share your custom Omnisphere sounds, no matter if they were created using Factory Soundsources, Wavetables, or your own audio. You can share any combination of Patches, Multis, and User Soundsources with a few…
Dual Live Mode
Live Mode » Dual Live Mode
Dual Live Mode is designed to be used with two independent MIDI controllers. It divides the eight Parts into two sets of four (Parts 1~4 and Parts 5~8) and each set can receive MIDI messages on its own MIDI channel. Activating Dual Live Mode To activate Dual Live…
Presets Menu
Arpeggiator » Presets Menu
Selecting the down-arrow on the right side of the ARPEGGIATOR label will reveal the Presets Menu, which has Save / Copy / Paste options and a menu of categorized Preset Patterns. Your custom Arpeggiator Pattern can be saved as User Presets and you can copy and…
Switches
Concepts » Interface Conventions » Switches
Switches let you toggle certain parameters ON/OFF or switch between multiple options. When a parameter is enabled or selected, the switch will be highlighted. For example on the Layer Pages, switches toggle between SAMPLE Mode and SYNTH Mode, toggle LFO Sync ON/OFF, or…
Loading Satellite Sounds
The Browsers » Loading Satellite Sounds
One of the powerful features of Omnisphere is Library Integration. If you also have Keyscape and/or Trilian installed, the libraries for those satellite instruments will appear in the Browser DIRECTORY menu along with your other Omnisphere libraries. The…
Satellite Integration
Concepts » Satellite Integration
Omnisphere 2 can fully integrate Trilian and Keyscape as Satellite instruments within the Omnisphere® interface. Not only is it a significant expansion of new Patches and Soundsources, this capability allows Omnisphere 2 users to harness and apply the full…
Parameter Values
Concepts » Interface Conventions » Parameter Values
Adjusting Knobs and Sliders will display their current setting or value in a floating display above the controls. Holding down the SHIFT key while adjusting Knobs and Sliders allows for more precise adjustments. Enter Parameter Value Precise settings can be…
Download (Mac)
Sonic Extensions » SE Installation » Download (Mac)
Sonic Extensions are downloadable products available to registered Omnisphere 2 users through the Sonic Extensions Shop. Once you’ve purchased your Sonic Extension(s), follow these instructions for installation on macOS. The size requirements for each Sonic…
Loading Hardware Profiles
Hardware Synth Integration » Loading Hardware Profiles
You can access Omnisphere’s list of Hardware Profiles by clicking on HW button in the header. From the drop-down menu, select the hardware synth you want to use to control Omnisphere. When a profile is selected from the HW Menu, the HW menu button is…
Adding Images to a Library
Sharing » Adding Images to a Library
Omnisphere’s interface has several pages where images are shown as a visual representation of a sound. Patches, Multis, and Soundsources can have unique images displayed in different pages of the instrument. You can include…
Browser Footer
The Browsers » Mini-Browser Overview » Browser Footer
The Mini-Browser footer provides additional sorting options, a Shuffle button, Up/Down stepper arrows, and an Audition button. Mini-Browser Up/Down Arrow Keys When enabled you can use the arrow keys in your ASCII keyboard to step through Patches or Multis in…
Custom Controls
Sonic Extensions » Custom Controls
Two of the main advantages of Sonic Extensions Patches are Custom Controls and Scenes. Custom Controls Exclusive to Sonic Extensions, Custom Controls allow for quick sound customization from a single page. Each Sonic Extensions Patch has a unique layout that…
The Browsers
The Browsers
Omnisphere ships with a large library of sounds, so it requires sophisticated search, filtering and browsing capabilities. The Browsers in Omnisphere were designed to provide an intuitive and convenient way to quickly find exactly what you need from a library…
Knobs and Sliders
Concepts » Interface Conventions » Knobs and Sliders
Using a mouse, Knobs and Sliders (vertical and horizontal) are adjusted by clicking and dragging. Most Knobs and Sliders in Omnisphere can be MIDI-Learned for direct control from a MIDI device. Knobs NOTE: Knobs are controlled by vertical (up and down) or…
Distortion
The FX Page » Distortion
Omnisphere includes five distortion processors—from a variety of stomp boxes to rack modules—giving you tones that barely break up to the most clipped and gnarly noises imaginable. Stompbox Modeler Flame Metalzone Toxic…
Filters
The FX Page » Filters
Omnisphere includes six ultra-musical, powerful, and dynamic filters for sonic coloring and customization—even in real-time. Sculpt individual layers or overall sounds, create dynamic envelopes with vocal formants and tube radios, or…
Velocity Curve Operation
The Main Page » Velocity Curve » Velocity Curve Operation
Once you understand the Omnisphere VELOCITY Curve settings, you’ll find them easy to use. You can customize and adapt existing ones, as well as create and save your own. ADJUSTING VELOCITY CURVES When adjusting velocity curve settings it’s important to keep…
Miscellaneous
System » Miscellaneous
This area provides global options for the instrument’s Startup Page, Round Robin settings, and preferences for how the Layers behave in the interface. Startup Page Preference Omnisphere’s default startup page is the Main Page. This menu allows you to select…
Remote Loading of Sounds
The Browsers » Operation » Remote Loading of Sounds
Loading sounds remotely can be very handy in live and studio situations. You can achieve this by using any MIDI controller or Windows MultiTouch. This section will cover how to do it via MIDI using a variety of messages: Program Changes, Continuous Controllers…
Seismic Pump
The FX Page » Sonic Extensions FX » Seismic Pump
Included with Seismic Shock is a unique new side-chaining effect called Seismic Pump. Requiring no special routing, this innovative effect creates dramatic tonal movement and timbral shifts on anything you put through it — using all kinds of creative shapes.…
Seismic Pump
Sonic Extensions » Sonic Extension Effects » Seismic Pump
Included with Seismic Shock is a unique new side-chaining effect called Seismic Pump. Requiring no special routing, this innovative effect creates dramatic tonal movement and timbral shifts on anything you put through it—using all kinds of creative shapes.…
SE Authorization
Sonic Extensions » SE Authorization
Once you’ve purchased and installed your Sonic Extension(s), you’ll need to authorize Omnisphere to use them. 1. After you’ve installed your Sonic Extension(s), launch Omnisphere. The Splash Screen will show you which Sonic Extensions need to be…
Delays
The FX Page » Delays
Omnisphere includes six delay units that range from the powerful Chorus Echo and tempo-driven multi-tap delays, to the modeled, tape-based Retroplex, and the awesome retro-sounding Radio Delay. Synchable, time-based delays are not only useful for creating…
Download (Win)
Sonic Extensions » SE Installation » Download (Win)
Sonic Extensions are downloadable products available to registered Omnisphere 2 users through the Sonic Extensions Shop. Once you’ve purchased your Sonic Extension(s), follow these instructions for installation on Windows. The size requirements for each Sonic…
Waveforms
The Layer Pages » LFOs » Waveforms
Each of Omnisphere’s LFOs can have its own waveshape. There are nine available LFO waveforms. Sine – A smooth c-shape that begins positive and then curves negative and back again. Useful for sweeps and vibrato. Triangle – A…
Displaying and Navigating Results
The Browsers » Operation » Displaying and Navigating Results
There are numerous options available for navigating through the sounds and changing how they are organized and displayed. These tools let you sort sounds in various ways, and because there are many thousands of sounds to explore, these controls help you delve deeper…
Category and Sort
The Browsers » Edit Tags » Category and Sort
CATEGORY Selecting this option will highlight all of the Assignments for the selected Attribute that have been used in the CATEGORY in which the loaded sound resides. The Assignments used for Omnisphere sounds will be highlighted in blue and the ones used on third…
Soundsources
Sharing » Adding Images to a Library » Soundsources
To add images to a single Soundsource, you will need three .jpg files with the following naming convention and dimensions: (replace “Soundsource Name” with the name of the Soundsource to which you want to add images): Soundsource Name.jpg [300w x…
Download (Win)
Getting Started » Installation » Download (Win)
Omnisphere 2 is available as a download for registered users through our Webstore. Once you downloaded Omnisphere 2 via the Download Manager, follow this set of instructions to install it on your Windows system. You’ll need roughly 128GB of free space available…
Scenes
Sonic Extensions » Scenes
Scenes are a unique feature found only in Sonic Extensions — they are part of every Custom Control layout. A Scene is a snapshot of the Custom Controls and therefore a unique sound in itself. Every Sonic Extensions Patch has five factory Scenes. Depending on the…
Getting Started
Getting Started
Welcome to the Omnisphere Reference Guide! Software 2.8.7c Soundsources v2.6.2c Patches v2.8.3c This Reference Guide is your source for comprehensive information about the functions and features of the Omnisphere system and all its components. Selecting…
Display Menu
Stack Mode » Display Menu
The Display Menu allows you to choose which information is displayed with each Region in the STACK MODE Grid. Show Name Displays only the Part Name. Show Part # Displays only the Part Number. This corresponds to the Part Number on the MIXER Page. …
Structure
The Layer Pages » Filters » Filter Zoom » Structure
The central part of the FILTER ZOOM section is dedicated for controls that are common to both of the Filters, including the ability to route to two Filters in parallel or series and to place them before or after the Amplifier. The CUTOFF, RES, VARIANT, KEY,…
Drop-Down Menus
Concepts » Interface Conventions » Drop-Down Menus
A downward facing arrow indicates that a drop-down menu is available. There are numerous drop-down menus in the Omnisphere interface, which provide access to settings, Presets, MIDI Learn, Automation, and other functions.
Importing .tun Files
The Main Page » Importing .tun Files
We’ve made it simple to import your own .tun scale files into Omnisphere. Here’s how: 1. Create a User folder in the Tuning File folder located here: MacOS HD/Users/Username/Library/Application Support/Spectrasonics/STEAM/Omnisphere/Settings…
Patch Browser
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Patch Browser
The Full Patch Browser is accessed from the Patch Name Display, which is always visible and available from any of the Part pages. Select the Folder Icon Button or click on the Patch Name Display to open the Full Patch Browser. Full Patch Browser The Patch…
Show Menu
Live Mode » Show Menu
LIVE MODE offers five ways to switch or layer the eight Parts: MIDI Notes MIDI CC (Control Change) messages MIDI Program Change Mouse (or Windows Multitouch) The first three methods use MIDI Learn to set up how the Parts will respond. Although all methods…
Mixer and Jumbo Views
Live Mode » Mixer and Jumbo Views
When Mixer View is selected, this area displays the basic mixer controls for each of the eight Parts. In addition to Level, Mute, and Solo, there is a Folder icon to access the Patch Browser, Latch and Trigger selectors, the Settings Zoom icon, and the Stop All…
Moving, Crossfading, and Resizing
Stack Mode » Moving, Crossfading, and Resizing
Moving To move a Region, click inside the Region and drag horizontally. NOTE: You can only drag Regions horizontally, and not vertically across Rows. To relocate a Part to another Row, simply add the Part to the desired Row by right-clicking and using the Add…
Download (Mac)
Getting Started » Installation » Download (Mac)
Omnisphere 2 is available as a download for registered users through our Webstore. Once you download Omnisphere 2 via the Download Manager, follow this set of instructions to install it on your Mac system. You’ll need roughly 128GB of free space available on your…
Controls
The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Harmonia » Controls
POWER SWITCH This turns HARMONIA ON and OFF and is useful for comparison to the original sound. HARMONIA PRESETS A complete set of HARMONIA presets can be accessed by selecting the menu arrow. Any factory presets or custom settings can be copied, pasted, or…
Modulation Sections
The Layer Pages » Modulation » Modulation Sections
When a parameter is modulated, the routing is automatically shown in two sections: in the left sidebar of the plug-in (replacing the Mini-Browser) and the Modulation section of the Layer pages. They both have similar controls, with the advantage that the sidebar on…
Bias
The Layer Pages » Modulation » Bias
Bias is a useful Modulation Source which can be applied to any of Omnisphere’s modulatable targets. Bias has a user-defined “Bias Point” (any key on the keyboard), which can be thought of as a fulcrum from which a linear boost or decrease can be applied above…
Multi Browser
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Multi Browser
The Full Multi Browser is accessed using the Multi Display in the Header, which is visible and accessible from most pages in Omnisphere (it is not accessible from the Full Patch or Soundsource Browser pages). Select the Folder Icon Button or click inside the Multi Name…
Directory Menu
The Browsers » Operation » Directory Menu
The Directory Menu lets you filter by libraries. Select the Directory Menu down arrow or name display to open the menu. After selecting a Library, only the sounds in that Library will be displayed in the Full or Mini-Browsers. You can further refine the search by…
Capture
Arpeggiator » Capture
Located in the lower right corner of the Arpeggiator page, the CAPTURE button allows you to dynamically record and capture the output of the Arpeggiator, creating a MIDI clip. The record length can be set to either 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 bars—the choices appear when…
Signal Path
The Main Page » Signal Path
Whether you are using hardware or software, the path through which an audio signal travels defines its characteristics. The SIGNAL PATH menu presents two options: Normal and Shared. Normal In Normal Mode, the signal paths of each of the four Layers are…
Mixer Controls
Live Mode » Mixer Controls
Displays the basic Mixer Controls for each of the eight Parts, and includes a Mute button, Solo button, a Level slider, and a Folder icon to access the Patch Browser. Any changes made using the Mixer Controls on the LIVE MODE page will be reflected on the MIXER…
Curves Menu
The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Curves Menu
All of Omnisphere’s twelve dedicated Envelopes are capable of generating contours with hundreds of points. Right/Control-clicking anywhere in the Envelope display will bring up the Envelope Curves Menu with a list that allows points to be added or removed,…
Sharing
Sharing
Using the Sharing feature, it’s easy for you to share your custom Omnisphere sounds, no matter if they were created using Factory Soundsources, Wavetables, or your own audio. You can share any combination of Patches, Multis, and User Soundsources with a few…
Wavetables
The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Synth Mode » Wavetables
Click the down-arrow to the left of the Waveform display to reveal a drop-down menu listing Omnisphere’s DSP wavetables. There are over 500 wavetables in Omnisphere and they are listed in the directories below. Use the SHAPE slider to get an idea of the sonic…
Remote Loading of Patches and Multis
Performing Live with Omnisphere » Remote Loading of Patches and Multis
Loading sounds remotely can be very handy in live situations and with Omnisphere, you can do this using any MIDI controller. Since Omnisphere’s Browser is MIDI-Learnable, you can have as many Patches or Multis available to you at a gig as you need. NOTE:…
Results and Info
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Results and Info
The Full Browsers have 4 columns for search criteria and the results are displayed in the 5th column on the right. When the Info View is selected, the Info Area provides detailed information about the selected sound in the right column. The image in the right…
Mod Matrix Zoom
The Layer Pages » Modulation » Mod Matrix Zoom
Selecting the Zoom icon on the Modulation header will open the MOD MATRIX ZOOM view. This view offers precise control over all of the modulation routings in the Patch. The advantage of this zoom view is that the many routings can be displayed for editing…
Unison
The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Unison
In vintage analog polyphonic synthesizers, Unison was used to trigger all of the voices cards of the synthesizer at the same time for a rich, detuned, monophonic sound. Omnisphere takes Unison to the next level by offering polyphonic Unison, with numerous…
Edit Tags
The Browsers » Edit Tags
Selecting the Edit Tags Button in the Browser Footer opens the Tag Editor. Omnisphere’s customizable tagging system allow sounds to be assigned Tags, categorizeing sounds and making them searchable and filterable. Tags are based on Attributes that can be…
Fullscreen
Getting Started » Omnisphere Standalone » Fullscreen
Sometimes you might want the Omnisphere Standalone to be the only thing on your screen. Fullscreen mode hides your desktop and places Omnisphere on a simple black background for a clean look with no distractions. Select “Fullscreen” from the View menu or…
Buttons
Concepts » Interface Conventions » Buttons
Buttons are used for choosing sections or selecting from among multiples of a single type. When selected, buttons will be highlighted in blue. For example, there are 8 LFO buttons. When one of them is highlighted it means it is selected, and that LFO’s settings are…
Velocity Curve
The Main Page » Velocity Curve
The Velocity Curve allows you to refine and scale the MIDI velocity information coming from your controller as it enters Omnisphere to get the best response for your playing style. Omnisphere has four velocity curve presets available on the Main Page. The first…
Solo and Glide
The Main Page » Solo and Glide
SOLO SOLO allows the Patch to play monophonically and is the most effective when playing lead or bass lines. It works in conjunction with the LEGATO button to the left of it, which determines how the sound is triggered. LEGATO Legato is a triggering mode…
Inertia and Attractor
The Orb » Inertia and Attractor
Inertia and Attractor are key Orb parameters since they control the movement of the cursor, which directly affects the sonic results. INERTIA Inertia Switch This turns the Inertia ON or OFF. Inertia Amount The Inertia Amount controls the speed and…
Reference Guide
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » Reference Guide
Selecting this option from the Utility Menu will open the online Omnisphere Reference Guide. The Reference Guide will be displayed using your default Web Browser. If you’d like to hide the Table of Contents sidebar in order to display any of the images in a…
FX Modulation
The Layer Pages » Modulation » FX Modulation
The fact that Omnisphere can modulate hundreds synthesis parameters is only part of the story. Any of Omnisphere’s modulation sources can be applied to the myriad of FX parameters as well. Just about every single parameter in all of Omnisphere’s 58 effects…
Orb as Mod Source
The Orb » Orb as Mod Source
The Orb can be used as a modulation source. Using the DICE provides interesting and surprising results instantly, however using the Orb as a modulation source gives the user flexibility and full control over the parameters it modulates. The Orb is seamlessly…
Smart Update
Getting Started » Smart Update
Omnisphere 2 includes our “Smart Update” system which makes it easy to keep your collection of Spectrasonics instruments up to date. This efficient system will automatically compile any needed updates into a single download. Running one installer will get your…
Master Filter
The Main Page » Master Filter
Omnisphere’s MASTER FILTER controls the entire Patch, meaning that it affects all Layers. The MASTER FILTER is separate from Omnisphere’s dedicated Filter section on the LAYERS page and is designed as a simple tone control. The extensive Filter section in the…
Soundsource Browser
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Soundsource Browser
The Soundsource Browser is accessed from the Layer pages, as well as the Main Page. On the Layer pages, select the SAMPLE tab in the OSCILLATOR section, then click on the image or the folder icon in the display to open the Soundsource Browser. On the Main…
Browsing Sounds
Concepts » Satellite Integration » Browsing Sounds
While Trilian’s browser operates in the same manner as the browser in Omnisphere, Keyscape’s Patch organization is slightly different. When opening Keyscape sounds in Omnisphere, the sounds are presented in a manner that conforms to Omnisphere’s Patch…
Reverbs
The FX Page » Reverbs
Omnisphere includes three studio-quality reverb units—the highly detailed PRO Verb, the quick and easy-to-use EZ Verb, and the ultra-reaslitic, classic Spring Verb. Pro Verb EZ Verb Spring Verb
Length
Arpeggiator » Length
The LENGTH control lets you adjust the overall length (the time between MIDI note-ON and note-OFF) of all Steps in the Pattern. In the example below, the length of each Step is at the maximum. Turning the Length knob counterclockwise shortens the Steps. …
MIDI File Browsing
Arpeggiator » Groove Lock » MIDI File Browsing
In addition to drag and drop, you can also click inside the GROOVE LOCK field to open a file dialog, which allows browsing to any .mid file on your computer you wish to import into the ARPEGGIATOR. NOTE: Omnisphere will only recognize the first 128…
Dice and Depth
The Orb » Dice and Depth
DICE Pressing the DICE button will instantly create a brand new group of intelligent sonic modifications and effects to try. There’s no limit to how many serendipitous sonic variations the DICE can create—opening up the vast power of the STEAM engine to…
