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Oscillator Zoom

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom

The OSCILLATOR ZOOM provides access to many of Omnisphere’s controls in one convenient place. To access the OSCILLATOR ZOOM, click on the magnifying glass next to the word OSCILLATOR. From here, you can adjust and control TRANSPOSE, COARSE and FINE…

Layer Page Basics

The Layer Pages » Layer Page Basics

Each Part in Omnisphere has four Layers, A, B, C, and D. Omnisphere’s Layer Pages have been designed to provide a useful set of controls over many aspects of the sound. From here you can control Oscillators, Filters, and LFOs, as well as sculpt Envelopes and…

The Layer Pages

The Layer Pages

The Layer Pages comprise the basic building blocks of a Patch. This is where the majority of your sound design and editing decisions will be made.

Page Buttons

The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Page Buttons

Above the Envelope Display area are six Page Buttons that select the controls for the current Layer’s AMP and FILTER Envelopes and the four global MOD Envelopes which are shared by all Layers for the Part. NOTE: The AMP and FILTER Envelopes displayed are…

The Main Page

The Main Page

The Main Page can be considered Omnisphere’s “dashboard.” It allows quick changes to the Patch that has been loaded and there are useful performance controls that appear here exclusively. The parameter controls in the MAIN page affect the…

The FX Page

The FX Page

Effects are an important part of Omnisphere’s sound palette, and are used to enhance the sonic character of Patches and Multis. They can add space, density, movement, alter the timbre, and shape the sound in many interesting ways. The high-quality, built-in FX…

Waveshaper

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Waveshaper

Omnisphere’s Waveshaper takes the Oscillator’s waveform and passes it through mathematically generated curves that add various types of distortion, changing the waveform’s harmonic content. Instead of being a standalone effect, Omnisphere’s Waveshaper is…

Synth Controls

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Harmonia » Synth Controls

. When the OSCILLATOR is set to SYNTH mode, all of the HARMONIA features in SAMPLE mode are available, as well as a second set of options that are unique to SYNTH mode. This special set of controls allows independent waveform control over each HARMONIA voice.…

Granular

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Granular

Granular synthesis is a powerful type of synthesis that fragments pieces of audio into very small bits called “grains.” Since each grain can have its own duration, amplitude and envelope, they can create a layered ‘soundscape’ of overlapping tones.…

Phase

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Synth Mode » Phase

The PHASE control will have an audible effect ONLY when it is combined with another Layer, as phase changes can only be perceived as a reaction between two audio signals. The best way to understand the PHASE control is to set up a SYNTH sound on Layer A (with the…

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…

Frequency Modulation

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Frequency Modulation

FM stands for Frequency Modulation. FM has been a feature on synthesizers since the 1960s, but it became mainstream in the 1980s with Yamaha’s DX/TX series of digital synthesizers. It was well-known for producing glassy, metallic, and other harmonically complex…

Ring Modulation

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Ring Modulation

RING is short for Ring Modulation, which is similar in concept to FM (and the parameters are exactly the same as those in the FM sub-page). In Ring Modulation the frequencies of both oscillators are multiplied, which changes their overall…

Main

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Main

The Main OSCILLATOR ZOOM Sub-Page contains many of the controls already present in the Layer Page, with some additions and a different layout. Some of the controls will change depending on the selected Oscillator mode. TRANSPOSE TRANSPOSE works like MIDI…

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…

Analog

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Synth Mode » Analog

The ANALOG control allows inconsistency to be introduced into the pitch and phase of the oscillator, which makes Omnisphere sound and behave more like a vintage analog instrument. When ANALOG is set to 50% and lower, it destabilizes the phase of the…

Mix / Path / Gain

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Waveshaper » Mix / Path / Gain

MIX The MIX slider controls the balance between the original Oscillator’s signal and the Waveshaped sound. If the mix is at the minimum setting, then the effect of the Waveshaper is not heard. When set to the maximum, only the Waveshaped signal is heard.…

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…

Sample Mode

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Sample Mode

When in SAMPLE mode, the OSCILLATOR plays back Soundsources from Omnisphere’s massive Core Library. Soundsources range from complex, multi-sampled sounds to a single sample mapped across a keyboard. SAMPLE MAIN Soundsource Display The Soundsource Display…

Reducer

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Waveshaper » Reducer

The REDUCER section offers parameters for controlling the Sample Rate of the Oscillator. SAMPLE RATE This controls the amount of Sample-Rate Reduction that is introduced to the Oscillator. By reducing the sample rate, distortion and artifacts called…

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…

Pitch Controls

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Granular » Pitch Controls

PITCH GRAINS This slider sets how often the grains will be transposed in pitch. The PITCH GRAINS parameter and the ones below it, INTERVAL, GLIDING, and DIRECTION menu, are interdependent. When the PITCH GRAINS parameter is set to 0, the INTERVAL, GLIDING, and…

Start

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Sample Mode » Start

The START control determines at what point in the sample that it begins when the Oscillator is triggered. This setting will vary depending on the number of samples in the Soundsource. This feature has several applications. First, it can remove sharp attacks or…

Special Articulations

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Soundsource Zoom » Special Articulations

There are two types of additional Soundsources loaded in the background that are automatically triggered depending on how a passage is performed. These consist of Release Noise articulations and Legato Soundsources (samples of actual Legato performances).…

Browsing Sounds

Sonic Extensions » Browsing Sounds

Browsing and selecting Sonic Extensions sounds works in the same way it does in Omnisphere. Select a Sonic Extension from the Sonic Extensions Directory. Patches are available for browsing on the left in the Mini-Browser, where you can select them with your…

Crusher

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Waveshaper » Crusher

The CRUSHER section offers parameters for controlling the bit depth of the oscillator. BIT CRUSH Bit-crushing introduces distortion by reducing the resolution of digital audio. This lowers the dynamic range and increases the noise floor. Use this for…

Modes

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Granular » Modes

There are two exclusive Granular modes: SPEED and POSITION. While other granular parameters work in the same manner regardless of the mode, the slider above the SPEED and POSITION mode selectors controls only the selected mode. SPEED SPEED automatically…

Oscillators

The Layer Pages » Oscillators

The Oscillator is the heart of Omnisphere’s vast synthesis capabilities. It has a “split-personality” since each of the 4 Layers’ Oscillators can have either high-definition, streaming sample-playback or dynamic, real-time, DSP-generated…

Shape

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Synth Mode » Shape

The SHAPE control is unique to the SYNTH Oscillator in Omnisphere. Moving this slider sweeps through the waveforms on the selected wavetable, and depending on the wavetable, can create subtle or dramatic changes. The waveform display will dynamically change as the…

Hard Sync

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Synth Mode » Hard Sync

HARD SYNC is a feature on some analog synthesizers which gave the timbre a “throaty” diphthong type of sonic characteristic when swept. Hard Sync was popularized on synthesizers like the Prophet 5 and the early Oberheim synthesizers for a more metallic…

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…

Harmonia

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Harmonia

HARMONIA is one of Omnisphere’s most exciting and unique features. While it may seem like it shares the same functionality of a traditional Harmonizer effect, it’s actually far more powerful because it’s built into Omnisphere’s Oscillator as a polyphonic…

Thinning

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Soundsource Zoom » Thinning

In addition to Special Articulations, Soundsources may also include multiple Round Robin samples and velocity-switched samples. For this reason, a fully loaded Soundsource can use quite a bit of memory. The SAMPLE THINNING interface helps to manage the use of…

Pitch Controls

The Layer Pages » Layer Page Basics » Pitch Controls

TRANSPOSE TRANSPOSE works like MIDI transposition and pitch changes are made in semitones. Changes in pitch don’t affect the sound quality of the Oscillator. This control is most often used to set the Oscillators at different semitone values, such as…

Grain Controls

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Granular » Grain Controls

GRAIN DEPTH Moving this slider to the right increases the number of grains which are created from the Soundsource. The higher the number of grains, the higher the demand on the CPU. Excellent results can usually be obtained without using a lot of GRAIN DEPTH, so…

Reverse

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Sample Mode » Reverse

The REVERSE button is located at the bottom center of the of the Layer Pages and the Oscillator Zoom when the SAMPLE tab is selected. When engaged, the button turns blue and the playback of the selected Soundsource is reversed for that Layer. When REVERSE is…

Soundsource Zoom

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Soundsource Zoom

The SOUNDSOURCE ZOOM provides controls for managing the complex Soundsources in Omnisphere. This single interface provides important sound-shaping and memory management capabilities. Select from the three sub-panes by selecting the EDIT, THIN, and INFO buttons in…

Shaper

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Oscillator Zoom » Waveshaper » Shaper

The SHAPER section offers controls for introducing Waveshaping to the Oscillator. DEPTH In the SHAPER section, you can control the amount of Waveshaping that is applied to your sound by using the FREQUENCY slider. The farther to the right this is set, the more…

Modulation Sources

The Layer Pages » Modulation » Modulation Sources

The SOURCE menu brings up a list of the 48 available Modulation Sources available in Omnisphere: LFO1 – Low Frequency Oscillator 1 LFO2 – Low Frequency Oscillator 2 LFO3 – Low Frequency Oscillator 3 LFO4 – Low Frequency Oscillator…

Layers View

The Main Page » Layers View

The LAYERS view provides the names and a visual representation of the Waveforms or Soundsources that make up the Patch, along with Volume faders for each Layer. You can click on the Layer labels (A / B C / D) to turn that Layer ON / OFF. Clicking on the waveform…

Synth Mode

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Synth Mode

When the OSCILLATOR is in Synth Mode, Omnisphere uses DSP wavetables generated in real-time by the STEAM engine. A wavetable is a collection of single-cycle waveforms that can be swept through smoothly (using the SHAPE slider), creating dynamic timbral changes.…

Timbre

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Sample Mode » Timbre

The TIMBRE slider alters the tonal characteristics of the Soundsource in different ways. There are two TIMBRE modes: CRUSH and SHIFT. The center-point of this bidirectional slider is null—meaning no TIMBRE change will occur. TIMBRE CRUSH MODE –…

Modulation Targets

The Layer Pages » Modulation » Modulation Targets

A Modulation Target is a parameter that can be controlled by a source. Target is another word for Destination. Omnisphere has an extensive set of nearly 100 different Modulation Targets. They are grouped in six categories: Oscillator Pitch Coarse – The…

Modulation

The Layer Pages » Modulation

Modulation is the method used in synths for adding richness and variety to a sound in real-time by adding motion and complexity. Simply put, modulation is any source affects a target parameter in some way. The most common form of modulation in all synthesizers…

Symmetry

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Synth Mode » Symmetry

SYMMETRY varies the span of the waveform and is most commonly used for Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM). This is especially useful when SYMMETRY is used as a Modulation Target, as it adds shifting tone color and movement to the sound. The waveform display will…

Unipolar Switch

The Layer Pages » LFOs » Unipolar Switch

The Unipolar switch is represented by a small (+) button in the LFO section in the layer pages or with a “UNIPOLAR” switch in the SHOW MODULATION sidebar on the left. When it is not selected, the LFO will be in Bipolar mode. In Bi-polar mode the…

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…

Layers

Concepts » Architecture and Hierarchy » Layers

Omnisphere’s Layer pages are where the majority of sound design and editing decisions are made. Each Layer has an independent set of synthesis controls that will only affect the individual Layer. These include oscillator selection, a dual-filter section,…

Mix

The Layer Pages » Oscillators » Soundsource Zoom » Mix

Omnisphere supports Soundsources of up to four channels, called Sublayers. Each Sublayer one can be mono or stereo. The controls in this section allow you to mix the output channels. Sublayer Power Button Turning this button OFF mutes the audio and disables…

Architecture and Hierarchy

Concepts » Architecture and Hierarchy

Omnisphere is a uniquely powerful synthesizer that takes well-known elements of synthesis a step further to provide inspiration for any level of musician, producer, composer, or sound designer. Omnisphere can quickly provide production-ready sounds with its factory…

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…

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…

Using Satellite Instruments

Concepts » Satellite Integration » Using Satellite Instruments

Keyscape’s keyboards and Trilian’s basses come equipped with controls that permit you to modify them in many creative ways . For those who want to delve even deeper, users can open any of the sounds from the Keyscape and Trilian libraries inside our flagship…

Folder Icon Buttons

Concepts » Interface Conventions » Folder Icon Buttons

Besides the Mini-Browser, there are three Full Browsers built into Omnisphere, one each for Multis, Patches, and Soundsources. All three Full Browsers have identical functions, but access different parts of the Core Library. Anywhere that you see a Folder icon,…

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…

What is a Hardware Profile?

Hardware Synth Integration » What is a Hardware Profile?

Omnisphere Hardware Profiles convert the supported hardware synths into hands-on controllers for Omnisphere. When a Hardware Profile is loaded, Omnisphere is instantly linked to that hardware synth. By translating MIDI messages from the hardware, it triggers…

FAQ

User Audio » FAQ

Can I import my mp3 files? No. Omnisphere supports only standard stereo or mono PCM, .wav, and aif files. See USER AUDIO – Audio File Properties for more info. Can I rename the files, once they are imported? You can create, rename, move, or delete…

Info Zoom Views

The Browsers » Operation » Info Zoom Views

When the Info View mode is selected, the right column contains information about the selected sound. In addition, there is a Zoom Button that will open a Zoom View for additional details about the sound. The Zoom Views in the different Browsers contain similar…

QuickStart

Getting Started » QuickStart

This QuickStart provides an overview of the essential things you’ill need to know in order to get started using Omnisphere. Omnisphere is a powerful software instrument and can be run as a standalone application or hosted in any software DAW. Omnisphere…

Parts and Patches

Concepts » Architecture and Hierarchy » Parts and Patches

In Omnisphere, a Part can be thought of as an entire synthesizer, complete a multitude of parameters: oscillators, modulation routings, FX etc. A Patch is a snapshot of settings for those parameters and is loaded into a Part. A Patch is the most commonly used type…

Oscillators

Concepts » Architecture and Hierarchy » Oscillators

An oscillator can be thought of as the smallest building block of a sound and the best place to start when creating a new Patch from scratch in Omnisphere. The signal path of Omnisphere starts with its oscillators, so oscillator settings will affect all of the…

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…

Using Multis

Performing Live with Omnisphere » Using Multis

If your live gig is relatively straightforward and you don’t need to change Patches frequently, loading one Patch at a time remotely is often the simplest way to go. However, if you anticipate needing more sounds or you just want to have options to switch…

Performance Optimzation

Concepts » Performance Optimzation

The vast majority of Omnisphere Patches will play comfortably within your host, without over-stressing the computer’s CPU or memory. However some Patches employ sophisticated effects or large numbers of streamed samples, and those may require special attention.…

Level, Amp, and Pan

The Layer Pages » Layer Page Basics » Level, Amp, and Pan

Each Layer has Level and Pan controls in addition to an AMP control—these are commonly used as modulation targets. LAYER LEVELS The level sliders are used to blend the Layers. Often, even a subtle change in level can affect the sound dramatically. Range -inf…

Selecting, Linking, and Soloing Layers

The Layer Pages » Layer Page Basics » Selecting, Linking, and Soloing Layers

Selecting Layers To select a Layer and bring its controls into focus, (even if more than one Layer is ON—indicated by LEDs under the Layer tabs or highlighted Layer Selection buttons in the Footer—click on the desired Layer tab or Layer Selection button. …

Envelope Zoom

The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom

The ENVELOPE ZOOM page provides precise editing of the 12 available envelopes in a Part (4 AMP envelopes per Layer, 4 Filter envelopes per Layer, and 4 Global Mod Envelopes). Complex envelopes can be created with hundreds of stages. Each envelope segment can have…

Navigation Buttons

Concepts » The Header » Navigation Buttons

The Navigation Buttons in the header are used to select and view any of the eight Parts, the Multi Section, or the System Page. Only one button can be selected at a time. Part Select Buttons (1 ~ 8) Buttons 1–8 are Part Select Buttons. Selecting a Part lets…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Controls

The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Controls

The ADSR Envelope slider interface operates the same way for all the different envelope types in Omnisphere. The screenshot above is from the Envelopes Zoom page, but illustrates what a standard ADSR Envelope looks like. The first to second point (or Stage)…

Resonance

The Layer Pages » Filters » Resonance

Resonance is also called ‘Q’ or Emphasis in synthesizers, because it emphasizes the cutoff point of the filter. Resonance can often increase the loudness of the Filter, so its a good idea to use this control along with the Filter Gain, so that audio clipping…

Envelopes

The Layer Pages » Envelopes

One of the innovative features of Omnisphere’s Envelopes is that each of them has two interfaces. There have always been two competing design philosophies: ADSR envelopes, which are fast and easy to use, and Complex envelopes, which are more powerful and…

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, followed…

LFOs

The Layer Pages » LFOs

LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators) are used for cyclical modulation effects like vibrato, tremolo, filter sweeps, and auto-pan effects. Omnisphere has eight independent LFOs available for each Part. All eight LFOs have an identical set of parameters and can be used…

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…

Resonance

The Layer Pages » Filters » Filter Zoom » Resonance

The RES control on the FILTER ZOOM page is identical to the RES knob on the LAYER pages. Resonance is also called “Q” or “Emphasis” in synthesizers, because it emphasizes the cutoff point of the filter. Resonance can increase the loudness…

Power Switches

The Layer Pages » Filters » Filter Zoom » Power Switches

The Dual-Filter Power Switch enables or disables the entire Filter. It is a duplicate of the Power Switch on the EDIT page. The entire Dual-Filter can be turned ON and OFF with this switch, providing a quick way to compare the sound with and without…

Morphing Modulation

The Layer Pages » Modulation » Morphing Modulation

Omnisphere has a very special modulation feature that goes beyond the standard method of modulating a single target with a single source, called Morphing Modulation. This system uses dual Sources to modulate a single Target and adds a morphing component to…

Trigger

The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Trigger

The LFO Trigger Mode determines how the Envelope is triggered and cycled. The NOTE, LEGATO, and SONG modes are only available on MOD Envelopes. LOOP This switch toggles Envelope looping. When selected, the Envelope will continually repeat as long as the…

Multi-Function Sliders

Concepts » Omni TR » Main » Multi-Function Sliders

The vertical row of sliders on the right side of the page provides control of many of Omnisphere’s important mixing and Patch-editing parameters. From the pull-down menu above the sliders column, you can select which parameters they control (the default…

Synth Mode / DSP

Concepts » Architecture and Hierarchy » Oscillators » Synth Mode / DSP

Synth Mode employs your computer’s processor through the use of DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to synthesize wavetables in real-time. A wavetable is a collection of single-cycle waveforms that can be swept through smoothly (using the Shape slider), creating…

Depth

The Layer Pages » LFOs » Depth

The LFO DEPTH knob controls the intensity of the LFO’s effect on the Mod Target. The higher the setting, the greater the amount of the LFO signal is sent to the Mod Matrix.

Key Tracking

The Layer Pages » Filters » Filter Zoom » Key Tracking

The KEY control on the FILTER ZOOM page is identical to the KEY slider on the LAYER pages. The Filter Key Tracking is a dedicated modulation control. It determines to what extent the cutoff frequency will track the keyboard. The higher the KEY value is set, the…

Phase

The Layer Pages » LFOs » Phase

The small LFO Phase slider determines the point at which the LFO waveform will begin its cycle. If the slider is set to minimum, the LFO will begin its cycle at the start of the waveform. As the PHASE is increased, the point in the waveform that the LFO will begin…

Filters

The Layer Pages » Filters

The Filter is a key component of subtractive synthesis. It’s designed to remove frequencies from a sound, thus changing and enhancing sonic character. Filters typically consist of a cutoff control, which sets which frequencies are reduced or removed, and a…

Depth

The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Depth

The DEPTH slider controls the amount of Envelope Modulation that is sent to the Mod Matrix and is a duplicate of the DEPTH control found in the MOD Envelope sections. At minimum settings, little to no modulation will be sent to the Modulation Target. At the maximum…

Sync

The Layer Pages » LFOs » Sync

The SYNC switch determines how the LFO rate behaves. When SYNC is enabled, the LFO rate is locked to the host’s tempo and the values assigned to the RATE knob will change. Instead of displaying a value in Hz, the values are displayed in rhythmic values. See the…

Power Switch

The Layer Pages » Filters » Power Switch

Enables or disables the FILTERS. *Turning the Filter OFF saves CPU power, since every voice played has its own dual-filter per Layer.

Chaos

The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Chaos

The envelope contour can be randomized with the special CHAOS feature. CHAOS can change the level settings for all the points in an Envelope as well as the curve transitions between the points. CHAOS works by taking the existing points in an Envelope and…

Controls

Concepts » Omni TR » Controls

The Controls page features a touch-based Pitch Ribbon performance controller and eight Touch Sliders assigned to the most useful performance/editing parameters for each Omnisphere layer. The A/B Link buttons at the bottom of the page determine which Layer’s…

Envelope

The Layer Pages » Filters » Filter Zoom » Envelope

The Filter ENV control is identical to the ENV control found on the LAYER pages. The Filter Envelope Depth is a dedicated modulation control. It sets the amount that the Filter Envelope controls the cutoff frequency. At minimum setting, the Filter Envelope has no…

Toxic Smasher

The FX Page » Distortion » Toxic Smasher

*Toxic Smasher *combines Omnisphere’s Waveshaper with different filter types. It provides the same effect as the existing Waveshaper in Omnisphere, but with the flexibility of using it anywhere in an FX chain. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry…

Editing Controls

The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Envelope Zoom » Editing Controls

These mode switches offer several methods for precise editing of the Envelopes. SNAP When SNAP is selected, any horizontal repositioning of a point is limited to 16th notes. The Envelope Display has vertical reference lines, which are helpful when using SNAP…

Presets

The Layer Pages » Filters » Presets

Omnisphere has a wide variety of customized filter configurations, called Presets. The presets represent the settings of Omnisphere’s complex dual stereo filter. Filter presets can be selected, copied, pasted, and saved from this menu. *If you find a Patch that…

Delay

The Layer Pages » LFOs » Delay

The DELAY slider determines the how quickly the LFO’s depth will reach its maximum strength after a note has been triggered. This allows the modulation to be introduced gradually, e.g. to achieve delayed vibrato. When the DELAY slider is set to maximum, it will…

FX Descriptions

The FX Page » FX Descriptions

There are 58 different professional-quality internal FX Units to choose from in Omnisphere (which can be expanded up to 66 via Sonic Extensions). For more detailed descriptions of the controls and operation, please click on the FX Unit names. DYNAMICS Tube…

Groove Lock Envelopes

The Layer Pages » Envelopes » Groove Lock Envelopes

Groove Lock is one of Omnisphere’s most innovate features. With Groove Lock you can lock the groove of the Envelopes to the feel of any Stylus RMX or Standard MIDI file. This dramatically expands the rhythmic potential of the Omnisphere Envelopes. You can…