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Tone, Effects, and Limiter
The Main Page » Global Controls » Tone, Effects, and Limiter
TONE Using a dedicated Global Controls EQ near the end of the signal path of a Part (right before the Limiter, covered below), the Global TONE controls give you basic LOW, MID, and HIGH gain controls, useful to adjust the overall EQ of a Patch. Setting all three…
Legacy Tube Limiter
The FX » Dynamics » Legacy Tube Limiter
The Legacy Tube Limiter in Omnisphere is both a limiter and compressor and is an ideal tool for pumping things up in a musical way. It was modeled on the warm sound of the famous Fairchild™ 670 tube limiters of the 1960s with a fixed internal compression ratio…
Classic 1176 Limiter
The FX » Dynamics » Classic 1176 Limiter
Modeled after the legendary Universal Audio 1176®, this effect unit brings the legendary compression sound heard on countless iconic recordings to Omnisphere. One of the simplest compressors to use in history, it keeps transients under control like no other…
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…
Link Omnisphere GUI
Hardware Integration » Link Omnisphere GUI
When a Hardware Profile is loaded, Omnisphere follows your moves on the device by automatically switching to the relevant page. If you are adjusting the Amp Envelope, you’ll be taken to the Main page, and the Global Amp Envelope knobs will be displayed. If…
Reference and Notes
The Browsers » Edit Tags » Reference and Notes
Reference The Reference can be used to add descriptive words and phrases that are outside of the scope of Attributes, but that are still useful when searching for sounds. These can be more subjective and can be changed or added to both factory and User-created Multis…
Results and Info
The Browsers » Full Browser Overview » Results and Info
The Full Browser results are displayed in the right area of the Full Browser. When the Info View is selected in the footer, the area above the results displays detailed information about the selected sound. In the case of Omnisphere factory patches, the image…
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…
Strength and Clear
Arpeggiator » Groove Lock » Strength and Clear
Once you drop a MIDI Groove into the Arpeggiator, you can set the amount of the lock with the GROOVE LOCK’s STRENGTH slider. STRENGTH is a blend control that determines how much the imported MIDI Groove will affect the feel of the arpeggiated Pattern. At the…
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…
Level and Pan
The Mixer » Level and Pan
LEVEL Each Part has a LEVEL fader. Moving the fader to the left decreases volume, moving the fader to right increases volume. The LEVEL meter displays the Part’s current signal level. Although the meter can go into the “red,” Omnisphere will rarely distort…
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 Slider controls the…
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…
Voices and Octave
The Main Page » Voices and Octave
Voices The VOICES selector determines the available polyphony (number of simultaneous playable notes) in a single Part. Omnisphere is capable of up to 64 Voices per Part. The higher the number of Voices a Patch has available, the more CPU power it will use, so…
Sustain and Expression
The Main Page » Sustain and Expression
There are two Sustain Modes available in the Footer—Standard Sustain (Mode 1) and Alternate Sustain (Mode 2). The Sustain Mode Switches (numbered 1 and 2) allow you to switch between modes, and are MIDI-Learnable. Standard Sustain (Mode 1) When the Standard…
Humanity and Life
Arpeggiator » Humanity and Life
Arpeggiators have always been the perfect tool for creating metric, machine-like patterns. HUMANITY is a powerful tool which introduces human-like inconsistencies, bringing new life to your Arpeggiator Patterns. The HUMANITY knob controls the amount of…
Gain and Headroom
The Main Page » Gain and Headroom
GAIN The GAIN control is at the end of the audio chain, and it allows the output level of the Part to be controlled in 1db increments. The default is -6db. Range +10db ~ -24db. HEADROOM The HEADROOM control is at the beginning of the audio chain and…
Tempo and Metronome
Getting Started » Omnisphere Standalone » Tempo and Metronome
You can set the Tempo of the Standalone’s internal clock to control time-based functions such as the Arpeggiator, LFOs, and Mod Envelopes. You can hide/show the Tempo controls by clicking the arrow in the center of the Footer. Setting the Tempo You…
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…
Parts and Patches
Concepts » Architecture and Hierarchy » Parts and Patches
In Omnisphere, a Part can be thought of as an entire synthesizer, complete with 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…
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…
Parameter and Browser Scrolling
Concepts » Interface Conventions » Parameter and Browser Scrolling
Omnisphere lets you adjust parameters by scrolling (or hovering and scrolling) with your mouse, trackball, trackpad, or Windows MultiTouch when the cursor hovers over any scroll bar, knob, slider, menu, or browser.
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…
Computers, Drives, and Hubs
Performing Live with Omnisphere » Computers, Drives, and Hubs
Computers, Drives, and Hubs Solid State Drives Solid State Drives (SSD) are the preferred choice for using Omnisphere—especially during live performance. The transfer rate is much faster and it’s less likely you’ll encounter any glitches or CPU overloads. It…
Latch and Trigger Modes
Live Mode » Latch and Trigger Modes
Latch Mode and Trigger Mode extend the multi-timbral performance capabilities of Omnisphere, especially when used together with Live Mode or Stack Mode. They enable real-time creation of complex, multi-Part performances with full synchronization between Parts,…
Copying and Pasting FX
The FX » FX Presets » Copying and Pasting FX
In addition to reorganizing FX units by dragging, you have the option to copy and paste them to alternate locations. Copying an FX Unit, along with all of its current parameter settings and pasting it into a different Slot or Rack is another way of changing…
Copying and Pasting Racks
The FX » FX Presets » Copying and Pasting Racks
Copying an FX Rack along with all of its current parameter settings and pasting to a different Rack is a quick and useful way of working with FX Racks. It’s not required to save a preset in order to copy it to another Rack. You can simply copy the Rack with its…
Architecture and Signal Flow
The FX » Architecture and Signal Flow
In Omnisphere there are two main types of FX Racks: those that work within a single Part and are saved with a Patch (Part FX Racks), and those that are shared by multiple Parts and saved with a Multi (Multi FX Racks). PART FX RACKS Using effects units, ranging from…
Latch and Trigger Modes
The Main Page » Latch and Trigger Modes
Latch and Trigger Modes Latch and Trigger Modes extend the performance capabilities of Omnisphere, especially when used together with LIVE MODE and/or STACK MODE. Used together, they enable a wide range of creative performance, live remixing, and composition…
Saving and Managing Sounds
The Browsers » Saving and Managing Sounds
Omnisphere offers a flexible way to manage custom sounds. You can create your own sounds, organize and tag them, so you can find them easily in the browsers. Saving Patches and Multis Selecting the Save Patch (or Save Multi) option from the Utility Menu will…
Adding and Removing Parts
Stack Mode » Adding and Removing Parts
To add a Part, Right-click / Control-click on the desired Row in the STACK MODE Grid, then choose a Part from the menu. All of the Patches loaded into the current Multi will appear in this menu. Any unassigned Parts will display as “Default.“ To place two or…
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…
Latch and Trigger Modes
Stack Mode » Latch and Trigger Modes
The Latch Mode and Trigger Mode features extend the multi-timbral performance capabilities of Omnisphere, especially when used together with LIVE MODE or STACK MODE. They enable real-time creation of complex, multi-Part performances with full synchronization…
MIDI Learn and Automation
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » MIDI Learn and Automation
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 and Automation section for…
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…
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…
Search and Filters View
The Browsers » Mini-Browser Overview » Browser Header » Search and Filters View
In this view, you can use Search and Attributes to further narrow your results. Search The Search field allows you to quickly locate specific sounds in the library by typing keywords. You can type instrument names (“guitar”), sound characteristics…
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…
Level, Amp/Gain, and Pan
The Layer Pages » Layer Page Basics » Level, Amp/Gain, and Pan
Layers have several parameters to control their level, and each serves a different purpose. LAYER LEVEL The Layer Level is used to control the overall output of a Layer, and is best used as a mix control between Layers. Range -inf dB (silence) ~…
Part Number and MIDI Channel
The Mixer » Part Number and MIDI Channel
Part Number Each of Omnisphere’s eight Parts is numbered along the far left of the MIXER page. MIDI Channel By default, Parts 1–8 are assigned sequentially to MIDI Channels 1 ~ 8. However, each Part in a MULTI can be set to respond to any one of 16 MIDI…
Clear, Save, Copy, and Paste
Concepts » The Header » Utility Menu » Clear, Save, Copy, and Paste
The Utility Menu provides options to Initialize or Clear Multis, Patches and Layers, and to Save Multis and Patches. There are also functions that allow Part and Layer settings to be copied and pasted. Initialize vs. Clear (Multi, Patch, and Layer) When you…
Selecting, Linking, and Soloing Layers
The Layer Pages » Layer Page Basics » Selecting, Linking, and Soloing Layers
Selecting Layers You can select a Layer and bring its controls into focus by clicking on the desired Layer tab or Layer Selection button. NOTE: By default, turning a Layer ON also selects it. This behavior can be controlled by the SWITCH TO LAYER UPON…
Using Live Mode and Stack Mode
Performing Live with Omnisphere » Using Live Mode and Stack Mode
Live Mode, Stack Mode, and Using Them Together Live Mode LIVE MODE is a powerful feature designed for a multi-Part performance in a live environment. It allows you to instantly and seamlessly switch and layer pre-loaded Parts on-the-fly. Live Mode also gives you the…
Remote Loading of Patches and Multis
Performing Live with Omnisphere » Remote Loading of Patches and Multis
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…
MIDI Learn and Host Automation in Omnisphere FX
The FX » Omnisphere FX Plug-in » MIDI Learn and Host Automation in Omnisphere FX
You can dynamically control Omnisphere FX by using MIDI Learn and Automation. Each DAW has its own method for routing MIDI input to an FX plug-in, or for automating parameters. Use the links below for detailed instructions on how to set up these routings in some of the…
Bypassing an FX Unit
The FX » FX Basics » Bypassing an FX Unit
It can be useful to audition sounds and Patches by bypassing one or more of the FX units. When an FX unit is bypassed it is removed from the audio chain, allowing you to hear how any particular effect (or group of effects) is changing the sound. Bypassing an FX…
Tape Slammer
The FX » Color » Tape Slammer
The TAPE SLAMMER is designed to simulate the effects of various types of analog tape compression, saturation, and age. This versatile unit is the perfect tool when you need a little more edge, grit, or warmth. It’s ideal for adding a retro flavor and even…
Analog Flanger
The FX » Modulation » Flangers » Analog Flanger
ANALOG FLANGER is modeled after the “built-like-a-tank” A/DA Flanger™ pedal. Famous for its road-worthy construction and super-versatile tone, this flanger gives you fantastic musical effects (not to mention cool jet engine sounds!).…
Variant
The Layer Pages » Filters » Filter Zoom » Variant
The VARIANT control in Omnisphere’s Filter is not typically found on most synthesizers. Since Omnisphere’s filter is stereo, VARIANT responds in most Filter Types by moving the Cutoff Frequency in one direction on one side of the stereo field while moving it…
FX Descriptions
The FX » FX Descriptions
There are 93 different internal FX units to choose from in Omnisphere (which can be expanded up to 103 via Sonic Extensions). Below is an overview of each unit. For detailed descriptions of the controls and operation, click on the name of the…
Seismic Verb
The FX » Sonic Extensions FX » Seismic Verb
Included with Seismic Shock, Seismic Verb is definitely NOT your average reverb! It combines unique algorithms with extreme compression techniques for awe-inspiring results. With a crazy range – from punchy overtones to massive detuned tails – it’s also…
Dynamics
The FX » Dynamics
Omnisphere includes eleven dynamics processors, modeled on the finest studio hardware from the past 7+ decades. Optical Leveling Amp Multiband Compressor Classic 1176 Limiter 1950s Tube Compressor Solid State Mix Buss Precision Compressor Stomp Comp Gate…
Legacy Flanger
The FX » Modulation » Flangers » Legacy Flanger
The simple-to-use Flanger unit provides many types of traditional flanging and tuned-resonance effects. The invert switch allows for a wider range of sound characteristics than most flangers offer. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the…
Seismic Pump
The FX » 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.…
Legacy PRO-Verb
The FX » Reverb » Legacy PRO-Verb
PRO Verb is one of many studio-quality reverbs in the Omnisphere FX arsenal. It’s versatile and can achieve not only great Room, Plate, and Hall simulations, but unusual metallic resonances and special effects, as well. Be sure to check out the large array…
Scale
The Main Page » Scale
One of Omnisphere’s versatile features is its ability to utilize different tunings, including historical temperaments, microtonal, and kalimba scales, as well as user-created temperaments. Omnisphere can import any .tun scale file. Each Part can have a single…
Unclean Machine
Sonic Extensions » Extensions » Unclean Machine
Get ready for the ultimate LO-FI experience! After the wild success of the “Retroland” category in Omnisphere with producers, we decided it was time to develop an entire Sonic Extension dedicated to these iconic sounds. With the ultra-vibey new Unclean FX and a…
Seismic Shock
Sonic Extensions » Extensions » Seismic Shock
Sonic power reigns supreme in Seismic Shock. By forging epic sounds with the next-level Seismic FX, a vast amount of new terrain is covered — from throbbing rhythms to highly playable sounds. Designed for producers in search of maximum impact, you’ll unearth…
Quad Resonators
The FX » Creative » Quad Resonators
The *QUAD RESONATORS FX unit is built on four parallel comb filters that can add tuned resonances to any input signal. Comb filters create a “metallic” ringing effect and are created by feeding a sound back into itself and mixing the two signals.…
Legacy Vintage Compressor
The FX » Dynamics » Legacy Vintage Compressor
Although the Legacy Modern and Legacy Vintage Compressors have nearly identical controls, the sound and response characteristics couldn’t be more different. The Legacy Vintage Compressor was modeled on the vintage UA LA-2A™ and 1176™ style response…
Legacy Modern Compressor
The FX » Dynamics » Legacy Modern Compressor
The Legacy Modern Compressor has a bright, “solid-state” sound character with a fast, snappy response curve. The Legacy Modern Compressor was modeled after the legendary SSL™ compressors found in their renowned consoles that have been used on many hit…
Spring Verb
The FX » Reverb » Spring Verb
The Spring Verb faithfully recreates the “less-than-pristine” vibe of the ancient spring reverbs of 1960s era guitar amplifiers. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed (Wet) signal. The percentage indicated is the…
Stompbox Modeler
The FX » Distortion » Stompbox Modeler
STOMPBOX recreates 11 of THE BEST classic fuzz, overdrive, and distortion pedals, including Boss, Ibanez, DOD, Arbiter, Sola Tone, MXR, Pro Co, and Big Muff. DRIVE Sometimes referred to as overdrive, DRIVE sets how much the amplifier is overloaded, causing…
Magnetic Echo
The FX » Delay » Magnetic Echo
Filled with analog character, Magnetic Echo is modeled after the Binson Echorec, widely used by Pink Floyd in the ’70s. Magnetic Echo includes unique features such as a continuous SPREAD control to dynamically offset the L/R delay times, and a Multihead…
Legacy BPM Delay X3
The FX » Delay » Legacy BPM Delay X3
The BPM Delay X3 offers triple LCR mono delays that are always synchronized to the host’s tempo. The feedback and drive controls can produce some cool sounds with the built-in resonant filtering. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the…
Legacy BPM Delay X2
The FX » Delay » Legacy BPM Delay X2
The BPM Delay X2 offers dual monoaural delays that are always synchronized to the host’s tempo. The feedback and drive controls can produce some cool sounds with the built-in resonant filtering. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the…
Retro Phaser
The FX » Modulation » Phasers » Retro Phaser
Retro Phaser has a vintage, lo-fi vibe. On the surface it looks similar to the EZ Phaser, but has more features, and a dedicated page for tone-shaping. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed (Wet) signal. The percentage…
Legacy BPM Delay
The FX » Delay » Legacy BPM Delay
The BPM Delay offers a single “true-stereo” delay unit that is always in-sync with the host’s tempo. The feedback and drive controls can produce some cool sounds with the built-in resonant filtering. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and…
Glossary
Glossary
***AAX* Avid Audio Extension. AAX is Avid’s proprietary, cross-platform plug-in format for Pro Tools. Apple Silicon Apple’s in-house CPU chips used in M-series processors. All current Spectrasonics instruments support Apple Silicon. AU Abbreviation for Audio…
Retro Flanger
The FX » Modulation » Flangers » Retro Flanger
Flanging is a sweeping, comb-filter type effect. The Retro Flanger has special features that give the sound a more lo-fi, vintage character. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed (Wet) signal. The percentage indicated is the…
Flip Backward
The FX » Creative » Flip Backward
Reverse anything you run through it! Always recording and synced to the host, it reverses your audio in fragments based on musical values. Great for trippy effects (especially when used in combination with delays or reverbs) or glitchy artifacts. Shape the tone…
Legacy Radio Delay
The FX » Delay » Legacy Radio Delay
Radio Delay is essentially a hybrid of a dual-mono BPM-style delay, but with the delayed signals running through the Valve Radio distortion filter. This produces cool, dual-filtered echo effects that sound like they are coming from distorted old speakers or…
Thriftshop Speaker
The FX » Amplifier » Thriftshop Speaker
Thriftshop Speaker is designed to trash your audio by running it through old funky speakers/telephones/megaphones that you might find in a thrift shop.This unit uses different kinds of distortion models and then super-imposes the ambiences of a wide variety of…
Foxxy Fuzz
The FX » Distortion » Foxxy Fuzz
FOXXY FUZZ is modeled after the Foxx Tone Machine™ fuzz pedal, available from 1965-1975. It is known for its long sustain. SUSTAIN This knob controls the distortion and the famous sustain level. Range: 0.00 ~ 10.00 MELLO-BRITE This knob controls the…
Super Verb
The FX » Reverb » Super Verb
Easy-to-use, killer-sounding and capable of quickly creating just about any kind of ambience, Super Verb is hard to beat! With a large selection of reverb types and accessible controls, dial in anything from warm rooms, lush plates, and rich halls, to…
Undercurrent
Sonic Extensions » Extensions » Undercurrent
With its vast world of evocative moods and brooding textures, Undercurrent is the quintessential tool for dark electronic music production. Highly playable and customizable, you’ll find truly endless creative possibilities. These remarkable sounds and highly…
Multiband Distortion
The FX » Distortion » Multiband Distortion
Sculpt your perfect distortion sound! The first of its kind, with Multiband Distortion you can have different classic stompboxes on each of the three assignable frequency bands. Featuring authentic modeling of distortion pedals and tube simulations, the…
Twisted Trees
Sonic Extensions » Extensions » Twisted Trees
After many years of development, legendary sound designer Diego Stocco proudly introduces an intense new sonic world built entirely from wood! Twisted Trees™ is an endlessly inspiring tool, curated specifically for dark cinematic production. The organic heart…
Solar Shimmer
The FX » Reverb » Solar Shimmer
Bringing the coveted “shimmer reverb sound” to Omnisphere, Solar Shimmer delivers on that and much more. With independent control over coarse pitch and detuning, you can dial in pristine, octave-shifted shimmering clouds or thick, disturbing clusters.…
Wah-Wah
The FX » Filter » Wah-Wah
The WAH-WAH FX unit was modeled after classic wah-wah pedals of the 1970s. It’s a fun and versatile effect that doesn’t sound like any of the other Omnisphere Filters. This FX unit works both as a sweeping wah-wah and also as an “auto-wah” envelope filter…
Swiss Army Delay
The FX » Delay » Swiss Army Delay
As you’d imagine, the Swiss Army Delay is the most versatile delay/echo device ever! Capable of a wide variety of delay sounds—from clean ping-pong taps, Bucket-Brigade analog memories to funky tape echoes—it’s truly full of surprises. Featuring…
Legacy Ultra Chorus
The FX » Modulation » Chorus » Legacy Ultra Chorus
Chorus is a pitch and delay effect that adds a rich, shimmering quality to a sound by detuning and delaying the incoming signal and mixing it back in with the unaffected signal. The Ultra Chorus has a dedicated LFO which acts as a “LUSH” control,…
Tube Overdrive
The FX » Distortion » Tube Overdrive
Run your sounds through a valve to make them roar! Taking tube saturation to the next level, Tube Overdrive features three distortion styles, each with its own unique character. Push them with Drive and Bias, and dial in the perfect tone with Lo Cut / Hi Cut…
Sky Verb
The FX » Sonic Extensions FX » Sky Verb
Without question, Sky Verb is the most gorgeous reverb ever made for Omnisphere! This included new effect is the secret sauce of Nylon Sky, but you’ll end up wanting to use it on pretty much anything. The evocative Clouds and Trails controls add shimmering…
Sound Lock
The Browsers » Sound Lock
Sound Lock lets you lock specific parameters of a Patch and apply them to other Patches as you browse. You can use the FX section of a Patch, the Arpeggiator pattern of another one, and the Modulation Matrix of a third one. This mix-and-match approach makes…
Chorus Echo
The FX » Delay » Chorus Echo
The Chorus Echo is inspired by the classic Roland Chorus Echo units from the 1970s. This unit combines both analog-style delay and chorusing, but includes new features like stereo width control and a dedicated ‘Dirt’ control for a more gritty…
Omnisphere FX Plug-in
The FX » Omnisphere FX Plug-in
You can use Omnisphere’s FX rack in your DAW via Omnisphere FX — a separate, dedicated audio effects plug-in available in AU, VST, and AAX formats. Each instance of Omnisphere FX loads an FX Rack where you can load up to 4 FX units. With a library of…
Mean Machine
The FX » Distortion » Mean Machine
Rage within the machine! This is our first distortion unit specifically designed for synth sounds. With a dual-stage distortion design and unique tone-shaping features, it’s meant to push things to the extreme. The Fury and Rage controls turn the sweetest sound…
Global Controls
The Main Page » Global Controls
Global Controls are an innovative feature that lets you quickly customize the sound of Omnisphere. It’s easy to tweak the most important sound characteristics of a Patch—Tone, Ambience, Filter, Envelope, Vibrato, and Unison. These smart controls…
Brit-Vox
The FX » Amplifier » Brit-Vox
The Brit-Vox is modeled after the Vox AC30™ amplifier. This amp led the British Invasion of the 1960s! Comes with selectable, high-end mic and preamp combinations. Controls for the head and the cabinet which can be used separately or in combination with…
Basic Operation
The Main Page » Global Controls » Basic Operation
Global Controls analyzes the Patch (all Layers, FX Racks, and Modulation Matrix) and determines how the controls should be adapted to achieve the best musical results. Such adaptation may result in some controls being unipolar, or having bipolar offsets. Unipolar…
Gain
The Layer Pages » Filters » Gain
By default the Filter GAIN is set at 0.0db. Changing this control alters the Output level of the Filters. E.G. if the Filter is closed down and the tone is dark and low in output, the level can be compensated by using the FILTER GAIN control. More commonly,…
Omnisphere FX Plug-in
Concepts » Omnisphere FX Plug-in
You can use Omnisphere’s FX rack in your DAW via Omnisphere FX —a separate, dedicated audio effect plug-in in AU, VST, and AAX formats. Each instance of Omnisphere FX loads an FX rack where you can load up to 4 FX units. With a library of hundreds of…
Ambience
The Main Page » Global Controls » Ambience
AMBIENCE is an important part of Omnisphere Patches. You can quickly modify the Ambience (reverbs and delays) on any Patch using the Ambience AMOUNT and LENGTH sliders directly from the Global Controls page, regardless of how the Patch is programmed. When you load…
Smoke
The FX » Amplifier » Smoke
The SMOKE Amp Simulator has a full set of amplifier controls, speaker combinations, and modeled versions of several classic guitar amplifiers. PAGE ONE CONTROLS AMP Enables or disables the amplifier model. If the switch is OFF, then none of the amplifier…
Ring of Fire
The FX » Creative » Ring of Fire
Designed for the bold and adventurous, Ring of Fire taps into the experimental side of sound design with a cascading series of ring modulators followed by a distortion module with 8 distortion types. From classic sci-fi to total sonic corruption, Ring of Fire…
Sonic Extensions
Sonic Extensions
Sonic Extensions is an innovative brand of products built by Spectrasonics. Available as an optional purchase, each Sonic Extension focuses on a specific aesthetic with a unique interface, a vast array of stunning, next-level sounds, and purpose-built Custom…
Saving FX Presets
The FX » FX Presets » Saving FX Presets
Saving an FX Preset allows you to name and recall it for future use. This is a convenient way to build a custom FX library. To Save a Preset Select the drop-down arrow to the left of the unit. A drop-down menu will appear. Select “Save Effects…
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…
Sonic Extensions
Concepts » Sonic Extensions
Sonic Extensions is a completely new experience for Omnisphere — an innovative brand of products built by Spectrasonics. Available as an optional purchase, each Sonic Extension focuses on a specific aesthetic with a unique interface, a vast array of stunning,…
