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Spectrasonics Omnisphere - Virtual Instrument

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Spectrasonics Omnisphere - Virtual Instrument
Key Features
  • Multiple Synthesizer Engines
  • 40GB Core Library
  • Audio Units
  • RTAS
Omnisphere from Spectrasonics is their new flagship virtual instrument and a successor to Atmosphere. The synthesizer combines a wide variety of real-time synthesis techniques with a huge 40GB core sound library. To hold all of this together while providing an elegant and easy-to-use interface, the development team at Spectrasonics created the STEAM Engine.
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Spectrasonics OMNI Overview

Omnisphere from Spectrasonics is their new flagship virtual instrument and a successor to Atmosphere. The synthesizer combines a wide variety of real-time synthesis techniques with a huge 40GB core sound library. To hold all of this together while providing an elegant and easy-to-use interface, the development team at Spectrasonics created the STEAM Engine.

The STEAM Engine allows the user to process already interesting core samples with an intriguing set of synthesis and effects processor, thereby transforming the core material into truly inspiring sounds. The user interface features progressive layers of "zooming" that can be used by a wide range of users - from musicians who just want to be inspired by the sounds and customize them in an easy way, to the most advanced sound designers.

The sounds in the core library were acquired using various techniques including a new Composite Morphing Technique (CMT) which morphs the harmonic characteristics of one instrument to another. Additionally, parts of the core library include all of the Atmosphere content, along with a collection of some of Spectrasonics' award-winning sample libraries.

Eight independent arpeggiators can be used in a single multi-timbral instrument to allow for creating complete compositional sections. However, the real beauty of these arpeggiators is that they can be synchronized to the feel of any RMX drum loop via Groove Lock or any other MIDI file. This means no more conflicting rhythmic feels. Additionally, sounds can be modulated by multiple LFOs or by using advanced multi-breakpoint looping envelopes.

Note:
Any customer who purchases Omnisphere now is eligible for the free upgrade to Omnisphere 2. Additionally, any customer who purchased Omnisphere after October 1, 2014 will also receive the free upgrade to Omnisphere 2.
Beautifully crafted virtual instrument with wide ranging sonic possibilities
Simple interface design makes key features accessible to every user while advanced users can "zoom" into deeper and deeper layers to explore the instrument's synthesis capabilities
Performance oriented Live Mode interface allows for seamless, interactive creative patch switching and layering on the fly
Stack Mode interface allows for complex patch layering, splits and crossfades with control available via velocity, keyboard note and other controllers
Sophisticated browser that is context specific with searching, sound attributes, descriptions and images
Eight independent arpeggiators with Groove Lock - allows the arpeggiators to match the feel of Stylus RMX and/or MIDI files
Eight-part multi-timbral with built-in mixer, auxiliary FX and mastering FX racks
Advanced MIDI Learn and Automation parameter handling
Comprehensive integrated Reference Guide
Includes an extensive set of video tutorials and synthesis lessons available online to registered users

Spectrasonics OMNI Specs

System Requirements
Mac
G5 2GHz or higher PowerPC compatible - Intel Core 2 Duo recommended
OSX 10.4.9 or higher
2GB or more of RAM
Dual Layer compatible DVD-ROM drive
50GB free hard drive space
Host software that supports Audio Units, RTAS or VST plug-in formats
PC
Pentium 3GHz or higher - Intel Core 2 Duo recommended
Microsoft XP SP2 or Vista
2GB or more of RAM
Dual Layer compatible DVD-ROM drive
50GB free hard drive space
Host software that supports RTAS or VST 2.4 plug-in formats
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10 x 8 x 2.7"

Spectrasonics OMNI Reviews

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Is the upgrade to Omnisphere 2 included like other sites?
Asked by: Anonymous
According to Spectrasonics version 2 upgrade available free For new Omnisphere customers from October 2014 thru May 2015 The download will be available from Spectrasonics once released.
Answered by: Jeff P.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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