Spectrasonics released their flagship synthesizer Omnisphere back in 2008. Since then it’s become known to professional sound designers and discerning producers as a feature-rich synth that’s capable of creating lush organic and synthetic soundscapes in the studio in addition to being an expressive and fully customizable performance tool.
The highly anticipated Omnisphere 2 was recently released and boasts many features that expand its sonic palette even further. It now includes a library of more than 12,000 classic and modern sounds that includes the Spotlight EDM library, all of which is easily accessible through Omnisphere 2’s intuitive new browser. Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2 is one of the most popular plugins among Splice users – Sign up for a free Splice account to download full Abelton Live, FL Studio, and Logic projects that make use of Omnisphere 2’s features and read on to discover some of the ways that it can contribute to your production toolkit.
Main Page
Good Omnisphere 2 Expansions? Posted by 2 years ago. Good Omnisphere 2 Expansions? I just recently got Omnisphere 2 and wanna find some good expansions for it. Plenty of the stock presets are fantastic imo though. Expand the patch browser, set the category to 'all' then filter the results by changing the 'type'. Nov 03, 2018 A video about how to install 3rd party Omnisphere 2 presets the right way. Our presets are randomly taken from other peoples bank and follow proper protocol! If you still have problem please.
Omnisphere 2’s Main Page is where you’ll access most of its primary controls. It’s here that you can adjust global tuning and performance parameters that affect all aspects of Omnisphere 2’s sound and behavioral characteristics. The Main Page is also where you can adjust global parameters such as overall amplitude gain, MIDI channel routing, and audio output routing. The Master Filter section at the bottom of the Main Page provides you with a global Highpass and global Lowpass filter with adjustable Cutoff and Resonance controls.
Notes view offers an overview of the currently selected patch, while Layers view provides a more detailed look at the various layers that combine to create it. Each patch that you create using Omnisphere 2 can be constructed of components derived from both Waveforms and Soundsources, which you can freely explore by cycling through them in this window.
Soundsource Zoom gives you further control over the sound and behavior of Soundsources by allowing you to adjust virtual microphone placement, selection of playback algorithms, articulation modes, legato settings, and more.
The Oscillator Zoom section provides you with advanced options for sculpting your sounds and is the center of Omnisphere 2’s sound design capabilities. It’s here that you can choose from over 400 available wavetables and access several synthesis modes including FM, RM, Waveshaper, Unison, Harmonia, and Granular. You can use the Shape, Symmetry, and Hard Sync sliders to adjust the shape of the selected wavetable and alter its characteristics.
Orb
Omnisphere 2’s Orb is one of its most unique and defining features, and functions equally well as both a production and performance tool. The Orb allows you to instantly manipulate a sound in many different ways by introducing dynamic gestures to macro parameter automations in a way that’s far superior to what’s possible with a standard X/Y controller. Spectrasonics has also developed the Omni TR controller app for Apple iPad which is the perfect controller for the Orb and is available for free at Apple’s digital App Store. Every single patch in Omnisphere 2 has this capability, and operation of the Orb couldn’t be simpler. The closer to the edges of the circle the cursor is moved, the more dramatic the changes will be – moving the cursor to the center of the Orb or pressing the Clear button returns the sound to its original state. The overall intensity of the sound modification is determined with the Depth slider. A completely new set of manipulations can be chosen at any time by simply clicking the Dice button, which instantly creates a brand new group of modifications and effects. The Orb can also be setup manually and used as a modulation source in Omnisphere 2’s Mod Matrix or automated within your DAW.
Audio Import
New to Omnisphere’s latest edition is the ability to import your own audio for use as Soundsources. This feature allows you to process your own audio the same way you would with any of the included Factory Soundsources. You can manipulate your audio using any of Omnisphere 2’s synthesis capabilities as well as any of the onboard effects modules provided. This means that you can import any audio loop, vocal sample, or even an entire mix to transform the audio into something completely different. See what Spectrasonics founder Eric Persing has to say about some of Omnisphere 2’s latest features in the video below:
FX
Omnisphere 2 comes with a powerful selection of 58 high quality effects that can be used as either sends or inserts. Almost all of the FX parameters loaded in Part Racks can be modulated with any modulation trigger source, meaning that FX can be fully integrated into the synthesis architecture and character of a patch, which makes using them much more integrated and powerful than using standard FX plugins alone. In addition to individual FX Presets you can also load or save Rack Presets, which recall entire FX chains with all of their settings intact.
Arpeggiator
Omnisphere 2 has a built-in Arpeggiator that features multiple modes and trigger options paired with a variable-length 32-step Pattern Programmer. Version two provides enhanced melodic flexibility with the addition of a per-step note transposition feature.
Mixer
The Mixer section offers a comprehensive overview of all Parts contained within a Multi. It provides you with Mute and Solo switches for fine-tuning specific Parts and level sliders for mixing the various Parts together to taste. A Pan control is also included for placing each Part within the stereo field, as well as four Aux Sends which correspond to the FX section.
Stack Mode
Omnisphere 2’s Stack Mode gives you fine control over specific performance and playability parameters. Stack Mode makes it possible to create splits, layers, and crossfades for up to eight Parts simultaneously, all controlled from a single MIDI track or from a single controller. With Notes, each Part region is mapped to a MIDI note range, allowing you to map splits, layers, and crossfades across your keyboard. With Velocity, each Part region responds to a specific velocity range, which causes different Part regions to be triggered by playing harder or softer. With CC, Part regions can be switched and crossfaded using MIDI control change messages.
Live Mode
Live Mode allows you to seamlessly switch and layer patches on the fly. Live Mode was designed for use in a live performance environment, but is also an inspiring way to interact with the sounds of Omnisphere 2 in studio situations. It’s especially useful for recording multi-Part performances using a single MIDI track in your host sequencer. The Live Mode page has eight slots which each correspond to an Omnisphere 2 Part.The Omni TR controller app mentioned above also works with Live Mode and allows you to quickly stack and activate Parts. Patch names are always displayed in large and easy to read type so that they are clearly visible while performing on stage.
Browser
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Omnisphere 2 ships with a massive library of over 12,000 sounds – its Browser offers a useful way to search, filter, and browse its contents. There are two types of Browsers in Omnisphere 2: the Full Browser and the Mini-Browser. The Full Browser occupies the entire Omnisphere 2 user interface, which allows for more refined searches and displays more results. The Mini-Browser occupies only the left area of the interface which allows the controls to remain accessible throughout and is convenient for editing sounds while browsing.
With Omnisphere 2, Spectrasonics have stayed true to the quality and character of the original Omnisphere while adding a host of brand new features that are sure to please both newcomers and long-time users alike. It’s currently available in AU, VST, RTAS, and AAX formats for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems. You can explore more of Omnisphere 2’s features and sounds by Splicing the projects below!
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SpectrasonicsOmnisphere is debatably one of the most advanced steps in virtual synthesis so far and has been referred to as ‘the king of software synths’. The instalment of Omnisphere 2 saw a vast range of new possibilities including over 400 new DSP waveforms, 3,000 new patches and soundscapes and an audio import option, allowing users to import their own audio to use it as a sound source, extending the possibilities of Omnisphere further than ever before.
Why stop there though? There are some amazing expansion packs up for grabs; a wide range of cinematic, dark, ambient, dance, minimal and many other great patches are available to buy from Time+Space, and all at very affordable prices. Before you start filling your shopping cart, have a read through this buyer’s guide to get a rundown of which packs are most suited to your needs.
Ambient and Experimental
Omnisphere is the perfect platform for all genres that look to distort the boundaries of music and abandon any sense of tempo or key signature. The complex synthesis engine can morph and twist audio way beyond normality and back again, making it a perfect tool for the avant garde composer.
We paired up with renowned UK sound designer and electronic musician Ian Boddy to bring our first very own and exclusive product, Dark Ambience Patches for Omnisphere 2. Take a journey into the deeper realms of ambience and electronic music with everything from soundscapes, textures, special FX, synth sounds and beyond.
“The patches are like nothing I’ve heard in Omnisphere before, my signature analogue sound wrapped in a cocoon of expressive soundscapes.”- says Ian Boddy, on creating Dark Ambience Patches
The equipment used to create these patches give them such a raw analogue sound and really do credit to the world of analogue synthesis. Here is the list of equipment used:
This expansion pack is for users of Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.2.0e or higher.
This pack explores the techniques of granular synthesis, a new addition to Omnisphere 2 which completely transforms your sound by rebuilding it, using the broken down ‘grains’ of the original sound.
The 100 presets contain ambiences, soundscapes and textures combining Omnisphere 2´s high-speed arpeggios, reverbs and Omnisphere 2´s new InnerSpace effect. All presets can be morphed to a pulsing beat using the modulation wheel. The soundbank is focused on ambiences, hybrid soundscapes and textures designed for Ambient, Film, Soundtrack and Underscore.
This expansion pack requires the full version of Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.1.0d or higher.
Ferox features an eclectic blend of analogue, hybrid acoustic, dark and distorted textures, rhythms, sequences and atmospheres. A brooding, eerie, shadowy, noisy, swarming soundset designed to get under your skin.
A vast library consisting of lo-fi drum loops, ghostly mallets, crumbling analogue synth riffs, drifting modular leads, haunted pianos, warm synth pads, damaged acoustic basses, gritty basses, disturbing ambience, fractured strings, odd synth noises, broken retro machines, melancholy soundscapes and curious hybrid instruments.
With 300 patches, there is a huge amount of sonic flexibility within Ferox and a variety of musical applications on offer. The soundset is also great for horror, ambient, even music with a folksy touch, due its subtle nods towards Nordic and Western sounds. Go all out with just the analogue synth sounds, or keep it real with the hybrid acoustic elements; or blend the two.
This pack requires Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2
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Cinematic
The synergic relationship between media and music is a very important one. All successful media based productions work only with a great soundtrack or underscore. Whether its fast-paced action or a thought-provoking emotional scene, these expansion packs are sure to give you the fullest sound.
A hand-picked selection of raw samples from the original award-winning sound libraries Celtic and Altered States, fed through the amazing power of Omnisphere for some truly inspiring results.
Mandolins, Fiddles, Bagpipes, Flutes, Ceilidh Snares, Bodhran and many more raw Celtic sounds have all been used, mixed with the powerful and atmospheric soundscapes of Altered States, resulting in a collection of beautiful sounds perfect for any project that requires a Celtic flavour.
Celtic Atmospheres contains 50 inspiring patches ranging from deep, emotive pads with a topping of Celtic flutes to dark and intense sonic-backdrops perfect for those suspenseful moments. The library also contains a selection of Celtic inspired percussion patches using samples from the Bodhran and Ceilidh Snares, mixed with various instruments such as Bagpipes and 12 string guitars to create some truly unique, ambient percussive soundscapes.
This pack requires Spectrasonics Omnisphere version 2.1.0d or higher.
A collection of all 4 Audiority Omnisphere Cinematic packs with a great price tag.
A total of 400 presets including arps, drones, hits, rhythms, pads, FX and much more; these handcrafted sounds will bring your moving image to life. The impacts and hits work great with climactic moments and the nice array of fx presets will fill the silence.
Here’s what’s included:
This product requires Spectrasonics Omnisphere version 1.5.7d or higher
Horizon V is squarely aimed at the television underscore and independent film scoring vibe. There is a strong blend of the acoustic and the synthetic: both growling and delicate string instruments meet dark and lush analogue sounds. Melding organic bowed textures, airy guitars and pseudo-folk vibes with bristling, warm synth classics and evolving techno pulses; this soundset captures the intimate, innovative spirit of scoring for the small screen, as well as films and games that steer away from the Hollywood aesthetic.
This collection delivers haunting pianos, melancholic soundscapes, colourful guitars, eclectic strings, and supports them with impulsive basses, kinetic percussion, rich pads and robust synths.
The 128 patches include:
Best Omnisphere Presets
Requires Spectrasonics Omnisphere 1 or Omnisphere 2
Electronic Dance Music
The electronic dance music scene is one of the most rapidly developing and popular genres in the world. For this reason, it is also one of the most competitive, with millions of young musicians and producers hoping to break through the surface and show their original sound to the rest of the world. Well, if you’re one of those people then these professionally crafted expansion packs can certainly help you on your way.
Dancesphere is the first dance-oriented soundbank for Spectrasonics Omnisphere, featuring 110 new unique sounds for Techno, Minimal, Trance and Hardstyle. These styles are constantly gaining popularity so if you’ve just discovered such genres and own Omnisphere, this pack will go hand in hand with the iin-depthparameters and effects that Omnisphere offers.
Omnisphere probably wouldn’t be considered the first choice of synth when coming to making Hip Hop, Trap or Urban beats but Audiority have proved that it certainly can be. Trapsphere is the first full featured Trap soundbank for Spectrasonics Omnisphere ever made, featuring 200 new sounds for designed for Trap, Urban and Hip Hop. Furthermore, this soundbank provides 37 pre rendered one-shot drum WAV files, ready to be layered with your favourite samples, speeding up your production workflow.
Full version of Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.1.od or higher is required
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Hardwired is a modern producer’s nuclear arsenal of 21st century sounds that will help you construct your next award-winning soundtrack, or add dazzle and sophistication to any kind of music you make. If you’ve ever wanted to have access to the kind of elite sonic weaponry that makes your peers (jealously) ask you, “How did you get those &*$%# sounds?”, then this library is DEFINITELY for you.
Hardwired contains over 100 meticulously crafted patches including:
Full version of Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.1 is required to install this expansion
Inside Revolve, you’ll find a cornucopia of arpeggiated synths, heavenly bells, twisted bass lines, and phantasmagorical plucks that will add intrigue and movement to your music. And since Revolve is genre-agnostic, you’ll find plenty of inspiration whether you’re working on the next soundtrack for a suspense-thriller, chilling down with ambient, going pop with a vocal melody on top, or creating heat for the dance floor.
Full version of Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.1 is required to install this expansion
If you are unsure about how to install any of these expansion packs, or in fact, any 3rd party library into Omnisphere 2 then follow this link to a handy install guide: http://knowledge.timespace.com/index.php/article/how-to-install-3rd-party-library-into-omnisphere-2
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