At Superbooth 2018, we talked with Spectrasonics head Eric Persing about Omnisphere 2.5, a free update that introduces some impressive new features.
Mar 26, 2020 The MIDI keyboard controller is becoming the most used instrument in the music industry today and for good reason: they’re universal.If you go to any concert and the band uses keyboards, there’s an extremely high chance that you see one or two controllers on stage.
Omnisphere 2.5 is the first software synth to offer a Hardware Synth Integration feature, which goes way beyond MIDI-mapping to let you use your hardware synth as a hands-on controller for unlocking Omnisphere’s newly-expanded synthesis capabilities.
Key Features of Omnisphere 2.5:
- Hardware Synth Integration
- New Hardware Library adds hundreds of new patches for all users:
- Over 13,000 Sounds total now included
- Vastly Expanded Synthesis:
- Four Layers per patch
- Doubled Mod Matrix
- New State Variable Filters
- 8 LFOs, 12 Envelopes
- FREE for all Omnisphere 2 users
Pricing and Availability
Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.5 is a free update to all registered Omnisphere 2 users. Public Beta starts later this month, with an official release in mid-summer 2018.
For more information, check out the Spectrasonics website.
1. Where is the Spectrasonics program located?
Our instruments operate as both standalone programs/applications and as plugin instruments designed to work inside of a DAW/Sequencer/ Host.
On an Apple computer, you'll find the standalone application in your Applications folder. On Windows, you'll find the standalone shortcut on your desktop or in your STEAM folder. You can also use your DAW/Sequencer/Host to open Spectrasonics instruments.
2. What is a DAW/Sequencer/Host?
A DAW is a Digital Audio Workstation, also referred to as a Sequencer or Host; example: Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Sonar, Ableton Live, etc.
3. I have a DAW/Sequencer/Host. How do I open my Spectrasonics Instrument?
We have made convenient step-by-step tutorials for using our instruments in most major DAW/Sequencer/Hosts.
For Omnisphere and Trilian, go HERE. For Stylus RMX, go HERE.
Midi Controller Software
Omnisphere 2 Midi Controller Manual
4. What is a User Account, and why do I need one?
Omnisphere Midi Controller
The Spectrasonics User Account system allows quick access to your Spectrasonics products and information. This way, you'll have access to the latest instrument Updates, as well as the Authorization area, where you can authorize your computer to use your new instrument. If you don't have a User Account, start by creating one HERE.