Omnisphere
$499 MSRP
This epic "Power Synth" breaks completely new sonic ground by combining a wide variety of hybrid realtime synthesis techniques, a huge library of remarkable "Psychoacoustic" sounds, and many innovative features that have never been seen before in any hardware or software synthesizer. The first instrument to be based on Spectrasonics' exclusive STEAM Engine, Omnisphere includes a massive core library of more then 40 gigabytes of cutting-edge sounds that "come alive" using a wealth of synthesis techniques. Select from thousands of presets, experiment with layer combinations, or dig deep into Omnisphere's architecture to create your own sounds. Omnisphere brings many different types of synthesis together into one amazing-sounding instrument that will inspire a lifetime of exploration.
SYSTEM FEATURES:
- Powerfully simple interface design makes key features accessible to every user
- Advanced users can "zoom" into deeper and deeper synthesis capabilities
- Sophisticated Browser with searching, sound attributes, descriptions and images
- 8 independent Arpeggiators
- World's first Arpeggiator with Groove Lock™ - which allows the Arpeggiators to match the feel of Stylus RMX and MIDI Files.
- Special 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 (velocity/positional/controller)
- 8-part multitimbral with built-in Mixer, Aux FX and Mastering FX racks
- Advanced MIDI Learn and Automation parameter handling
- Comprehensive integrated Reference Guide
- Hours of free Tutorial Videos available online to registered users
SYNTHESIS FEATURES:
- Oscillators can be sample-based or synth-based
- Up to 10 oscillators per patch with new Harmonia™ feature
- Flex-Mod™ modulation system allows powerful modular-style routing
- Dual Layer architecture
- High-definition streaming engine
- Variable DSP Oscillator Waveshapes
- Sophisticated Unison Detuning
- Variable Analog Feel
- Modulatable Hard Sync
- Granular Synthesis
- Innovative Chaos Envelopes
- Polyphonic Timbre Shifting
- Polyphonic Timbre Crushing
- Polyphonic Waveshaper
- Polyphonic Ring Modulation
- Polyphonic Glide
- FM Oscillators
- Dual Filter architecture per Layer
- Create filter combinations in series or parallel
- Arrange and blend more than 17 Filter algorithms
- Fully modulatable FX racks
- Alternate tuning scales supported
- 6 full-featured LFOs per patch
- 8 Advanced Multi-breakpoint looping Envelopes per patch
- Unique Dual Envelope interface - Simple ADSR-style or Advanced Graphic-style
- Sampled soundsources can be processed with synthesis features!
SOUND LIBRARY:
- Vast Core Library - over 40GB with thousands of sounds
- Cutting-edge sounds from the renowned Spectrasonics sound design team
- Innovative "Psychoacoustic" soundsources for organic synthesis!
- Unique multisampled "Composite Morphing™ soundsources
- Integrates the award-winning, original Atmosphere® core library
- Integrates best of Spectrasonics highly-acclaimed sample libraries
- Massive variety of inspiring sounds for all types of music production
- Searchable by sound attributes (Timbre, Genre, Mood, Tonality, Source, etc)
- Expandable sound architecture
EFFECTS FEATURES:
- Integrated, full-featured FX Racks
- Up to 12 simultaneous FX per patch
- Layer FX modulatable from any mod source
- Hundreds of FX presets included
- Over 32 original FX Processors covering the full spectrum of signal processing
System Requirements:
All Users:
- 2.4 GHz or higher processor
- 2GB RAM minimum, 4GB or more recommended
- Dual Layer compatible DVD-ROM drive
- Free hard drive space: 50GB for Omnisphere, 35GB for Trilian, 14GB for RMX
Mac Users:
- OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion or higher
- Intel dual core processor or higher
- AU, VST 2.4 or higher, AAX or RTAS capable host software
- Audio Unit plugin requires host with support for "Cocoa" based plugins
- Native 64-bit and 32-bit on OSX
- 6GB of RAM or more if using the Sample File Server
Windows Users:
- VST 2.4 or higher, AAX or RTAS capable host software
- Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista
- Native 64-bit and 32-bit on Windows