Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.8 - Boxed Copy

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What's new in version 2.8

Continuously pushing the envelope on what is included with Omnisphere, Spectrasonics have stepped up the game with version 2.8. Now featuring a grand total of over 14,000 unique and inspiring sounds, there's no production style, genre or specific sound that Omnisphere 2.8 can't handle. A newly developed groundbreaking hardware synth integration allows you to control more parameters seamlessly for on the fly tweaking to get the sound you need for your production.

With version 2.8, you can now upload your own audio file as a sound source to create your synthesis with and using the 500DSP waveform synth oscillator, you can manipulate your audio in any way imaginable. Use reference tracks to find similar sounds through the Sound Match function, letting Omnisphere scan the library and locate similar sounds within your collection. To top it off, there are an incredible 58 effects to perfect and tailor your sound to your mix. To take advantage of these incredible new updates, existing users can simply use the "Get Updates" feature on the Omnisphere splash page.

A powerhouse in the music world

Omnisphere is now renowned in the digital music world, used frequently in EDM, Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock and everything in between. Its revered for its versatile and expansive sound library. The library includes over 14,000 sounds in total, spanning everything from classical instruments to cutting-edge synthesizers. There is a reason this VST and sound library has been used by countless producers including TM88, Sonny Digital, Southside, Boi-1da, Cardiak and more.

Not only is Omnisphere suitable for music production it has also been used for movie scoring and even video game sound design. The award-winning Spectrasonic Sound Development team have meticulously designed these patches and sounds using years of sound design expertise. The result is sounds and tones you will not find anywhere else.

57 premium-grade FX units

In addition to the eclectic sound palette, Omnisphere boasts a wide range of premium-grade effects. In total, it includes 57 FX units including recreations of iconic equipment and cutting-edge processors. The wide range of effects allows you to add texture and flare to your sound library. The FX collection spans from graphical and vintage EQs to chorus, vibrato, wah, compressors and cutting-edge reverbs.

High-resolution interface and Windows multitouch support

Version 2.6 includes a new high-resolution interface. This interface provides support for HiDPI displays, providing crisp visuals to match the superior sound collection. The rich and sleek GUI is now easier to navigate and can also be resized to fit virtually any workspace.

2.6 also provides support for Windows X Multitouch computer sand tablet. This allows you to use the Live Mode page as a functional stage interface, even when used fullscreen on a Windows computer. It also provides additional support for some of the most popular synths on the market.

Spectrasonics new delivery platforms

Spectrasonics has eliminated all DVD-ROM discs in its virtual instrument product line - replacing them with modern Download and Drive Editions. The company is now shipping high quality USB drives in their in-store packaging for Omnisphere 2 - making physical installation dramatically faster, easier, and more reliable.

Features

General

• New hi-res, resizable interface
• New granular layout
• Improved live mode page
• Shared signal path routing
• System tuning/scale functions
• Windows multitouch support
• Vastly expanded synthesis
• 4 layers per patch
• Doubled mod matrix
• Over 100 new wavetables
• New state variable filters
• FREE for all Omnisphere 2 users!
• Audio Import - Use your own audio file as a soundsource in Omnisphere
• Over 400 New DSP Waveforms for the Synth Oscillator - an increase of 100x
• Wavetable Synthesis - Each Waveform is now a Morphing Wavetable
• Powerful New Granular Synthesis algorithm
• Deeper FM/Ring Mod capabilities for aggressive timbres
• 8 New Filter Types - New Power Filters, Vowel, Resonators
• New Unison Drift models Analog Polysynth behavior
• Expanded Modulation with new sources and many more targets
• Polyphonic LFO and Modulation Envelope options
• Soundsource Reversing
• More than 3,000 New patches and soundsources from acclaimed Spectrasonics Sound Design Team
• New Omnisphere EDM library with cutting-edge, modern sounds
• New Exclusive Soundsources from Diego Stocco's Custom Built Instruments
• New category of Phrase-based Soundsources for granular synthesis
• Hundreds of new Circuit Bent Soundsources
• Many Innovative new Psychoacoustic Soundsources
• New Melodic Cave Stalactites Soundsources

Interface

• Redesigned Wider User Interface with many improvements
• New Show Modulation pane opens modulation routings/sources on left side
• New Mini-Browser available at all times
• Larger Full Browser Design

Browsing Experience

• Sound Match feature instantly locates any related sounds in the library
• Sound Lock allows endless useful variations by locking sound aspects while you browse
• Easy Sound/Project Sharing for collaborators and third party libraries
• Greatly Improved sound organization system
• Fast Progressive Loading allows rapid auditioning
• Browse Patches by Mood
• Expanded Genres
• Browse by Oscillator type
• Boolean search options

Arpeggiator

• Note transposition for step seq-style patterns
• Arp pattern lock while browsing
• Speed Offset control allows slow down/speed up effects
• New modulation capabilities

Specifications

• Product Code: OMNI-2