Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (2024)

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (1)

Overview | Features | Video | Library | Sources | FAQ

Omnisphere® is the flagship synthesizer of Spectrasonics - an instrument of extraordinary power and versatility. Top Artists all over the world rely on Omnisphere as an essential source of sonic inspiration. This award-winning software brings many different types of synthesis together into one amazing-sounding instrument that will spark a lifetime of exploration.

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (2)

Hardware Synth Integration

Omnisphere is the only software synth in the world to offer a Hardware Synth Integration feature. This remarkable innovation transforms over 65 well-known hardware synthesizers into extensive hands-on controllers that unlock Omnisphere’s newly expanded synthesis capabilities. Simply put, this ground-breaking feature makes using Omnisphere feel just like using a hardware synth! By bridging the physical experience gap between software and hardware, users gain intuitive control of Omnisphere by using the familiar layout of their supported hardware synth. Virtual instrument users can now experience the joy of the hardware synth workflow and hardware synth users can fully expand their capabilities into the vast sonic world of Omnisphere!

Roland JD-XA
Roland JD-Xi
Roland JP-08
Roland JP-8000
Roland JU-06
Roland JUNO-106
Roland JX-03
Roland SE-02
Roland SH-01A
Roland SH-201
Roland D-50
Roland GAIA
Roland Super Jupiter
Roland System-1
Roland System-8
Roland VP-03
Korg microKorg
Korg Minilogue
Korg Minilogue XD
Korg Monologue
Korg MS-20ic
Korg MS-2000
Korg Prologue
Korg Radias
Moog Little Phatty
Moog Minitaur
Moog Sirin
Moog Slim Phatty
Moog Sub 37
Moog Subsequent 37
Moog Sub Phatty
Moog Voyager
Dave Smith Mopho
Dave Smith OB-6
Dave Smith Pro 2
Dave Smith Prophet 6
Dave Smith Prophet 8
Dave Smith Prophet 12
Dave Smith Prophet X
Dave Smith REV2
Nord Lead 1
Nord Lead 2
Nord Lead 3
Nord Lead 4
Nord Lead A1
Nord Stage 3
Nord Wave
Andromeda A6
Novation Bass Station II
Novation Circuit Mono Station
Novation MiniNova
Novation Peak
Novation Summit
Virus A
Virus B
Virus C
Virus Indigo 1
Virus Indigo 2
Virus TI
Yamaha Reface CS
Studiologic Sledge
Deepmind

Greatly Enhanced Arpeggiator

• New Humanity and Life controls!
• New Presets Library
• New Strumming Modifiers
• Chord Voicings
• Pitch Slides
• Step Dividers
• Capture MIDI Files!


New Hardware Sound Library

Omnisphere includes a stunning new “Hardware Library” with over 1,600 new patches created by Eric Persing and the renowned Spectrasonics Sound Development team. Each hardware profile has a corresponding set of sounds in the Hardware Library which were specially designed using that hardware synth as an Omnisphere controller. These inspiring new sounds feature a wide range of categories and many have a distinctly ‘classic’ flavor! Notably, this update takes Eric’s classic sound design work from the original 1987 Roland D-50 into completely new sonic territory with Omnisphere’s vast synthesis capabilities. Best of all, the new sounds are available for ALL users, regardless of using the hardware or not!

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (4)

Vastly Expanded Synthesis Engine

• Four Layers per patch!
• New State Variable Filters
• Over 500 DSP Wavetables
• Powerful Granular Synthesis
• 8 LFOs, 12 ENVs, 34 Filter Types per part
• Doubled Mod Matrix
• Full FX Modulation

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (5)

Audio Import

You can use your own audio file as a soundsource in Omnisphere, simply by dragging it onto the interface! Go wild with using the new Granular Synthesis, Harmonia, Innerspace and many other creative tools inside Omnisphere!

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (6)

High Resolution Interface

Omnisphere supports a newly redesigned, high resolution interface with support for HiDPI displays. The modernized GUI is now easier to use and resizable to fit comfortably into your workspace.

Interface Tour

Includes over 14,000 sounds!

Since the beginning, Omnisphere has been the sonic weapon of choice for creative players and producers in search of next level sounds on hit records, bestselling games and Oscar-winning films. Omnisphere’s amazing sound library is constantly growing and being pushed in fresh directions by the award-winning Spectrasonics Sound Development Team.

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (8)

58 FX Units


Innerspace
Quad Resonators
Thriftshop Speaker
Classic Twin
Bassman
Hi-Wattage
Rock Stack
Brit-Vox
Boutique
San-Z-Amp
Stompbox Modeler
Metalzone Distortion
Toxic Smasher
Foxxy Fuzz
Analog Phaser
Analog Flanger
Analog Chorus
Analog Vibrato
Solina Ensemble
Vintage Tremolo
Envelope Filter
Crying Wah
Stomp-Comp
Precision Compressor
Studio 2-Band EQ
Vintage Compressor
Modern Compressor
Gate Expander
Vintage 2-Band EQ
Vintage 3-Band EQ
Graphic 7-Band EQ
Graphic 12-Band EQ
Parametric 2-Band EQ
Parametric 3-Band EQ
Formant Filter
Power Filter
Valve Radio
Flame Distortion
Smoke Amp
Ultra Chorus
Retro-Phaser
Pro-Phaser
EZ-Phaser
Retro-Flanger
Flanger
Chorus Echo
BPM Delay
BPM Delay X2
BPM Delay X3
Radio Delay
Retroplex
Pro-Verb
EZ-Verb
Spring Reverb
Imager
Tube Limiter
Tape Slammer
Wah-Wah

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (9)

Standalone with Recording

Flow Capture™ is a special recording function built into the Omnisphere standalone app - which grabs spontaneous musical moments in audio, MIDI and .omnisphere sound format simultaneously.

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (10)

Additional Highlights

• Apple Silicon Native
• Standalone Application now included
• Enhanced Orb interface with Attractor mode
• Satellite Instrument support for Trilian and Keyscape
-and more!

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (11)

USB Installation Drive

We highly recommend the physical boxed edition of Omnisphere, which includes a fast and reliable USB Installation drive. The boxed edition of Omnisphere is sold exclusively through our authorized dealer network, where you can also find the best deals and payment options.


Sonic Extensions

Available separately, Sonic Extensions are a new brand of innovative expansion products built by Spectrasonics. Each extension introduces a completely new experience for Omnisphere by expanding its capabilities with special features, new effects and new sounds. Find out more about the incredible Sonic Extensions at the special website!

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (13)

Omnisphere 2 Full Product Boxed: $499 / 399 €
Omnisphere 2 Full Product Download: $499
Standard Upgrade: $249
Atmosphere Upgrade: $249

Resources:Omnisphere 2 Reference Guide

Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 2.8 - Overview (2024)

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Recommended Articles
Article information

Author: Pres. Lawanda Wiegand

Last Updated:

Views: 5606

Rating: 4 / 5 (71 voted)

Reviews: 86% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Pres. Lawanda Wiegand

Birthday: 1993-01-10

Address: Suite 391 6963 Ullrich Shore, Bellefort, WI 01350-7893

Phone: +6806610432415

Job: Dynamic Manufacturing Assistant

Hobby: amateur radio, Taekwondo, Wood carving, Parkour, Skateboarding, Running, Rafting

Introduction: My name is Pres. Lawanda Wiegand, I am a inquisitive, helpful, glamorous, cheerful, open, clever, innocent person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.