More v3 Highlights
- Redesigned Full Browser
- Extensive Implementation of Sub-Categories
- New Directory Tree interface in Full Browser
- New "Hide" feature - don't show sounds you don't need
- New Library images for gorgeous presentation
- Simplified Tagging System with Keywords and Moods
- Full backwards compatibility with all previous versions of Omnisphere
Full Specifications
Synthesis Features
- Audio Import lets you use your own audio file as a soundsource inside Omnisphere
- New Quadzone synthesis enables dramatic timbral movement and opens many possibilities
- Powerful Granular Synthesis allows for amazing transformations
- Wavetable Synthesis provides morphing waveforms for rich sound design
- A four-layer architecture, with Harmonia adding four additional oscillators per layer, expands tonal complexity
- The new Polyphonic Dual Frequency Shifter can be used in series or parallel
- FM and Ring Modulation capabilities create aggressive timbres
- The Flex-Mod modulation system allows powerful, modular-style matrix routing
- Each patch includes eight full-featured LFOs with syncing, delay, and complex waveforms
- Twelve envelopes are available, offering both simple ADSR-style and advanced multi-breakpoint interfaces
- Polyphonic Timbre Shifting, Waveshaping, and Reduction add further sonic depth
- Sample-based soundsources can also be processed with synthesis features
- The new Patch Mutations feature delivers instant sonic variations
Performance
- Ground-breaking Hardware Integration allows hands-on control with 300+ supported models
- New Adaptive MIDI Scaling means external controls always perform smoothly onstage
- Performance-oriented Live Mode allows for seamless patch layering on the fly
- Stack Mode interface allows for complex patch-layering, splits, and crossfades
- New Live Keyboardist factory patch library curated for use onstage in a band
Arpeggiator
- The state-of-the-art Arpeggiator comes with many unique features
- It offers multiple note patterns, play modes, functions, latch options, and step modifiers
- Trigger types and clock rates are fully adjustable with a variable-length 32-step pattern programmer
- Up to eight Arpeggiators can run simultaneously in STACK and LIVE Modes
- You can capture Arpeggiator MIDI files for further editing in your DAW
- Factory and user pattern presets are included, with the ability to save your own custom patterns
- The innovative Groove Lock feature synchronizes perfectly with standard MIDI files
- Strumming Modifiers provide control over strum spread
- A Humanity control adds natural variations in timing, while the Life control introduces interesting dynamic changes
- Chord Voicings and Chord Inversion modifiers expand harmonic possibilities
- Pitch Slides are available per step with variable length
- Step Dividers create exciting ratcheting effects
Oscillators
- Each patch can use up to 20 oscillators, which can be either DSP synth or sample-based
- The Synth Oscillator includes 638 DSP waveforms
- Every waveform is a morphing wavetable that can be modulated for rich tonal movement
- The new Oscillator Drift feature introduces the coveted analog instability
- Polyphonic Timbre Shifting, Waveshaping, and Reduction add further sound-sculpting potential
- The new Dual Frequency Shifter can be used in series or parallel
- FM and Ring Modulation capabilities enable aggressive, characterful timbres
Modulation
- The Flex-Mod modulation system enables powerful, modular-style matrix routing
- Special modulation sources include Alternating, Random, 3-step, Bias, MPE, and Orb
- Morphing Modulation allows two modulation sources to be blended dynamically by any input
- The expanded Mod Matrix now includes 48 slots for modulation routings
- All effects units can be fully modulated within the matrix
- Mod targets display real-time animations that visualize modulation activity
- A convenient side panel can be used to show all active modulations
- Each slot offers smoothing and inversion options for precise control
- The matrix can be sorted by sources or targets for easier workflow management
Filters
The Dual Filter architecture can route filters in series or parallel and includes 69 filter algorithms:
Beefy LPF 2-pole, Beefy LPF 4-pole, Classic LPF 1-pole, Classic LPF 2-pole, Classic LPF 3-pole, Classic LPF 4-pole, Classic LPF 6-pole, Classic LPF 8-pole, French LPF 2-pole, French LPF 4-pole, Jupiter LPF 2-pole, Jupiter LPF 4-pole, OB LPF 2-pole, OB LPF 4-pole, Sauce LPF 2-pole, Sauce LPF 4-pole, Subtle LPF 1-pole, Subtle LPF 2-pole, Jupiter HPF 1-pole, Jupiter HPF 2-pole, Jupiter HPF 4-pole, OB HPF 2-pole, OB HPF 4-pole, Sauce HPF 2-pole, Sauce HPF 4-pole, Beefy BPF 2-pole, Beefy BPF 4-pole, OB BPF 2-pole, OB BPF 4-pole, Sauce BPF 2-pole, Sauce BPF 4-pole, Allpass Filter, Notch Filter, State Variable OB, State Variable Sauce, Vowel Filter, LPF Gentle 6db, LPF Crisp 12db, LPF Warm 12db, LPF Juicy 12db, LPF Power 12db, LPF Warm 24db, LPF Smooth 24db, LPF Colorful 24db, LPF Edge 24db, LPF Juicy 24db, LPF Power 24db, LPF UVI 1, LPF UVI 2, LPF UVI 3, HPF UVI, HPF Crisp, HPF Juicy 12db, HPF Power 12db, HPF Juicy 24db, HPF Power 24db, Bandpass, Bandpass Juicy 12db, Bandpass Power 12db, Bandpass Juicy 24db, Bandpass Power 24db, Notch, Allpass, Metal Pipe-, Metal Pipe+, Formant, Resonator-, Resonator+, State Variable Filter 12db, State Variable Filter 24db.
Effects
- Includes 93 FX Units, which are fully integrated and can be modulated
- New included bonus Omnisphere FX Rack AU/VST/AAX plugin
- Each Layer has its own FX rack, plus an Aux rack and a final Common rack
- Each Multi contains 4 additional Aux Racks and a final Mastering Rack
Interface
- New Adaptive Global Controls for rapid sound-shaping
- Flow Capture™ grabs spontaneous musical moments in audio and MIDI
- High Resolution resizable Interface with "Zooming" into deeper synthesis levels
- Sound Lock feature gives useful variations by locking sound aspects while browsing
- Sound Match feature instantly locates any related sounds in the library
- ORB circular motion interface allows infinitely shifting variations
- Easy Sound/Project Sharing for collaborators and third-party libraries
- Side panel Mini-Browser and Fullscreen Browser with Search/Tags
- Included Standalone version with Recording
System Requirements
FOR ALL USERS
- 2.4 GHz or higher processor
- 8GB RAM, 16GB or more recommended
- One available USB port for installation
- 64GB of free hard drive space
Mac Users:
- macOS 13 Ventura or higher (including Intel and Apple Silicon Native support)
- AU, VST 3, VST 2, AAX capable host software
- 64-bit host
Windows Users:
- Microsoft Windows 10 or higher
- VST 3, VST 2, AAX capable host software
- 64-bit host