The same is true for other categories, with a huge, varied selection of strings, synths, percussive sounds and brass among others. Altogether there are more than 4,500 new patches, bringing the grand total to over 12,000 (the updated areas include a huge new ‘Spotlight – EDM’ library).Īt its heart, Omnisphere is a dual-layer synth with sample- or DSP-based oscillators feeding into what can be loosely interpreted as a specialised subtractive synth architecture A quick look through the presets explains why it’s such a hefty install: the sheer range of sample-based instruments on offer is almost overwhelming. There are, for instance, 26 different categories (Types, in Spectrasonics-speak) of bell sounds, from Bells Analog to Bells Digital (and a separate Digital Bells category), via more obscure options like Bells Gothic and tempo-synced BPM Bells. The overwhelming majority of that disk space is of course required for sample content. Omnisphere is supplied on a mere eight DVDs, requiring 64GB of free hard disk space for an installation process that can take up to five hours. To say that this is a heavyweight synth is an understatement. While there’s still a huge amount of content that will lend itself to cinematic use – dramatic strings, ominous atmospheres and the like – Spectrasonics have broadened the remit substantially for version 2, not only in terms of the styles of sound on offer, but also the synthesis options themselves. Omnisphere is a hybrid synth which is probably best known as a go-to option for soundtrack composers. Spectrasonics claim it'll take a lifetime to explore the possibilities of Omnisphere.
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