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Support

Support

Many common technical support questions can be answered by checking the related section of this Reference Guide or by logging in and navigating to our Knowledgebase. NOTE: It’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest version of Omnisphere, as we continue to…

MIDI Learn

Concepts » The Header » MIDI Learn

The Utility Menu provides the MIDI Learn and Automation options that apply to the entire plug-in. These include MIDI Learn Templates, Unlearn All, and access to a ‘Current Assignments’ Report. See the MIDI Learn & Automation section for…

Creative

The FX Page » Creative

These two powerful and unique processors provide a ton of new possibilities for sound design—and they’re super fun to use! Quad Resonator Innerspace

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…

Mute and Solo

The Mixer » Mute and Solo

Mute Selecting the M Button mutes the audio output for that Part. However, the Part is still playing in the background when muted, and will continue to use CPU resources. Solo Selecting the S Button will Solo a Part. When the Solo button is selected, only that…

Loading Third-Party Libraries

The Browsers » Loading Third-Party Libraries

The most convenient method for sharing and/or adding third-party sounds is through the use of .omnisphere files (see Sharing), which contain all Patches and Soundsources being shared, as well as additional organization and information by the developer. If your…

MIDI CC Menu

Stack Mode » MIDI CC Menu

Use the MIDI CC Menu to select STACK MODE’s MIDI Control Change number when using CC Mode. When using CC, all Parts added to the Stack Mode Grid will be triggered simultaneously when notes are played, even if their Regions are outside the CC value range,…

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…

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…

MIDI Learn and Automation

Concepts » MIDI Learn and Automation

Understanding Parameter Control There are three ways to control parameters in Omnisphere: Modulation, MIDI Learn, and Automation. Deciding which type of Parameter Control to use depends on a number of factors including which host you use, which parameters you…

Multis

Concepts » Architecture and Hierarchy » Multis

A Multi is comprised of all eight Parts, four Aux FX Racks, a Master FX Rack and a Master Mixer. It also includes any Live Mode and Stack Mode settings, and all MIDI Learn assignments. Therefore, saving a Multi is saving the entire state of the instrument for…

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…

Sonic Extensions FX

The FX Page » Sonic Extensions FX

Each Sonic Extension includes two ultra high-quality custom FX units designed and created by Spectrasonics specifically for that Extension. However, Sonic Extension FX are not limited to the Sonic Extension for which they were built. They can be applied to ANY…

Sonic Extension Effects

Sonic Extensions » Sonic Extension Effects

Each Sonic Extension includes two ultra high-quality custom FX units designed and created by Spectrasonics specifically for that Extension. However, Sonic Extension FX are not limited to the Sonic Extension for which they were built. They can be applied to ANY…

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…

Selecting Parts

Live Mode » Selecting Parts

To get the most out of LIVE MODE, it can often be more convenient to switch Parts by other means than the mouse — via Windows Multitouch, by MIDI-Learning the Part switches, or by using Omni TR our remote control app for the iPad . To MIDI-Learn a Part,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sampling/Trademark FAQs

Legal » Sampling/Trademark FAQs

The purpose of this document is to clear up any confusion regarding the sampling of Spectrasonics Virtual Instruments. We get a lot of questions about this topic from other sound designers, so we’d like to make sure our policies are clear and upfront. The…

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…

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…

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…

Save as Default Multi

Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » Save as Default Multi

Saving a Multi preserves the entire state of the plug-in for future recall. A Multi stores all of the settings from the MIXER page, the Multi FX, the LIVE MODE and STACK MODE pages, all MIDI Learn & Automation assignments, as well as all of the settings (including…

Moving the STEAM Directory

Getting Started » Moving the STEAM Directory

After installation, you might want to move the large STEAM folder directory (containing all the sound files) to a secondary drive in order to free up space on your internal drive. Locating STEAM macOS 10.12 (or later) Select the Go menu at the top of your screen…

Authorization Troubleshooting

Getting Started » Authorization » Authorization Troubleshooting

If you are returned to the Welcome to the Omnisphere Authorization System after reopening the instrument, that means the plug-in did not accept the Response Code and it may have been incorrectly entered. Try authorizing again with the instructions given in the…

Windows: Bonjour Installation

Concepts » Omni TR » Omni TR – Getting Started » Windows: Bonjour Installation

Windows users must install Bonjour to use Omni TR Please visit the Apple download site. Search for “Bonjour Print Services for Windows” and download the installer. Run the BonjourPSSetup.exe and follow the steps to complete the…

Using Hardware Synth Integration Live

Performing Live with Omnisphere » Using Hardware Synth Integration Live

One of the great things about using a hardware synth on a live gig is that you can reach for a knob and tweak the sounds in real time. If your live setup includes one of the hardware synths we support, you can use it to control Omnisphere by using Hardware Synth…

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…

Authorization Troubleshooting

Sonic Extensions » SE Authorization » Authorization Troubleshooting

If you select one of the Sonic Extensions Patches or FX units and see the following Notice, it means that Omnisphere hasn’t yet ben authorized to use it. Follow the steps detailed here on how to authorize your Sonic Extension(s) in Omnisphere. If you are…

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…

Loops, Sample Rates, etc.

User Audio » Loops, Sample Rates, etc.

Format, Sample Rate, and Bit Depth Omnisphere can import standard, uncompressed (PCM) stereo or mono .wav, and aif files of any sample rate with bit depths of 8, 16, 24, and 32. Certain files, such as those with advanced compression, cannot be imported. If you…

STEAM Engine

Concepts » STEAM Engine

The STEAM Engine® is the core technology created by the Spectrasonics in-house development team, and is used as the basis of all Spectrasonics performance instruments, including Omnisphere, Keyscape, and Trilian. Like our core S.A.G.E. technology, used for…

Streaming

System » Streaming

The first column contains controls for the streaming function in Omnisphere. Streaming permits samples to reside largely on disk. In this way you can use large samples with a relatively small amount of memory. PRE-LOAD MEMORY SIZE Determines how much memory…

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…

Download (Win)

Getting Started » Installation » Download (Win)

Omnisphere 2 is available as a download for registered users through our Webstore/Techshop. 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…

MIDI Learn Concepts

Concepts » MIDI Learn and Automation » MIDI Learn Concepts

MIDI Learn is an immensely powerful feature that allows you to remote control virtually any on-screen parameter (including FX menu selections) with a MIDI controller. It is a very flexible system that can adapt to the MIDI device you use and allows changes made to…

Host Automation

Concepts » MIDI Learn and Automation » Host Automation

All MIDI-Learnable parameters in Omnisphere can also be automated using the Host Automation feature. Each host handles Host Automation differently, so it’s important to understand how your specific software will interact with Omnisphere. Enabling Host Automation…

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…

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…

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…

Legal

Legal

The following answers to common questions about our Licensing and Copy Protection policies apply to licensed Spectrasonics users: What are the basic principles of the standard license agreement? Single-user music production/performance: Allowed Multiple users: Not…

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.…