Spectrasonics Omnisphere Virtual Instrumentis the flagship virtual instrument that combines a wide variety of real-time synthesis techniques with a huge 64GB core sound library. To hold all of this together while providing an elegant and easy-to-use interface, the development team at Spectrasonics created the STEAM Engine.

The STEAM Engine allows the user to process already interesting core samples with an intriguing set of synthesis and effects processor, thereby transforming the core material into truly inspiring sounds. The user interface features progressive layers of zooming that can be used by a wide range of users - from musicians who just want to be inspired by the sounds and customize them in an easy way, to the most advanced sound designers.

The sounds in the core library were acquired using various techniques including a new Composite Morphing Technique (CMT) which morphs the harmonic characteristics of one instrument to another. Additionally, new sound sources have been added including Diego Stocco's custom built instruments, circuit bent instruments, granular synthesis, and melodic cave stalactites.

Eight independent arpeggiators can be used in a single multi-timbral instrument to allow for creating complete compositional sections. However, the real beauty of these arpeggiators is that they can be synchronized to the feel of any RMX drum loop via Groove Lock or any other MIDI file. This means no more conflicting rhythmic feels. Additionally, sounds can be modulated by multiple LFOs or by using advanced multi-breakpoint looping envelopes.

Multiple Synthesizer Engines    64GB Core Library    Over 12,000 Sounds    7627 Patches    4879 Sound Sources    144 Multis    Audio Import and Granular Synthesis    AU, RTAS, VST    Mac OS X, Windows

• Audio Import
  • Use your own audio files as a soundsource in Omnisphere
     
• New Synthesis Possibilities
  • Over 400 new DSP waveforms for the synth oscillator
  • 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, and 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
     
• Includes over 12,000 sounds
  • More than 4500 brand new patches and soundsources
  • New Spotlight 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
     
• New Arpeggiator Features
  • Note transposition for step seq-style patterns
  • Arp pattern lock while browsing
  • Speed offset control allows slow down/speed up effects
  • New modulation capabilities
  • Arpeggiator
     
• New Interface
  • Redesigned wider user interface with many improvements
  • New show modulation pane on left side
  • New mini-browser available at all times
  • Larger full browser design
     
• 25 New FX Units
  • Innerspace
  • Quad Resonators
  • Thriftshop Speaker
  • Classic Twin
  • Bassman
  • Hi-Wattage
  • Rock Stack
  • Brit-Vox
  • Boutique
  • San-Z-Amp
  • Stompbox Modeler
  • Metalzone Distortion
  • Toxic Smasher
  • Foxxy Fuzz
  • Analog Phaser
  • Analog Flanger
  • Analog Chorus
  • Analog Vibrato
  • Solina Ensemble
  • Vintage Tremolo
  • Envelope Filter
  • Crying Wah
  • Stomp-Comp
  • Precision Compressor
  • Studio 2-Band EQ
     
• Enhanced Browser
  • Sound Match feature instantly locates any related sounds in the library
  • Sound Lock allows endless variations by locking sound aspects while you browse
  • Easy sound/project sharing for collaborators and third party libraries
  • Improved sound organization system
  • Fast progressive loading allows rapid auditioning
  • Browse patches by mood
  • Expanded genres
  • Browse by oscillator type
  • Boolean search options
     
• Flexible New FX Features
  • 16 FX units per patch
  • Full matrix modulation of every FX slot
  • New Aux FX rack per patch with pre/post fader sends
  • Hundreds of new FX presets and racks
  • Lock FX while browsing
     
• Special Features
  • Live mode with key splits
  • Enhanced orb with attractor mode
  • Tweak trilian custom controls interface inside Omnisphere
  • Global clock speed (halftime, doubletime, etc)

• Now includes over 12,000 inspiring sounds for all types of music production
• New Interface with enhanced browsing and zooming into deeper synthesis levels
• Audio Import—Use your own audio file as a soundsource in Omnisphere
• Over 400 New DSP Waveforms for the Synth Oscillator
• Sound Match feature instantly locates any related sounds in the library
• Sound Lock feature gives endless variations by locking sound aspects while browsing
• New Spotlight EDM library with cutting-edge, modern sounds
• Powerful New Granular Synthesis algorithm for amazing transformations
• 58 incredible FX Units, which are fully integrated and can be modulated
• Creative Psychoacoustic sounds from the renowned Spectrasonics sound design team
• Wavetable Synthesis—Each waveform is now a Morphing Wavetable
• ORB circular motion interface allows infinitely-shifting variations
• Deeper FM / Ring Modulation capabilities for aggressive timbres
• Dual Filter architecture includes more than 28 filter algorithms in series or parallel
• Performance-oriented Live Mode allows for seamless patch layering on the fly
• Flex-Mod modulation system allows powerful, modular-style matrix routing
• Stack Mode interface allows for complex patch-layering, splits, and crossfades
• New mini-browser available at all times plus larger full browser design
• Up to 10 oscillators per patch can be either DSP synth or sample-based
• Eight independent Arpeggiators with unique Groove Lock feature
• Polyphonic Timbre Shifting/Crushing, Waveshaping and Reduction
• Six full-featured LFOs per patch, with syncing and complex waveforms
• Eight Envelopes with both simple ADSR-style or advanced multi-breakpoint interfaces
• Easy Sound/Project Sharing for collaborators and third-party libraries
• Sample-based soundsources can be processed with synthesis features
• Includes FREE Omni TR iPad remote app

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this instrument play all the known major and minor keys?

A: Yes. The Best Service Chris Hein Chromatic Harmonica - Virtual Instrument can play all notes within a 4-octave range. This library is designed to work with the full version of Kontakt 5.2 and higher. The user can control the notes that are played when using a MIDI keyboard.

Q: 2. Is this available in Native Instruments format?

A: Celtic Era is compatible with Mac and Windows, and supported plug-in formats are AU, VST, AAX, and Standalone.

Q: 3. Greetings ! I would like to know if the individual percussion sounds are compatible to be imported into Magix Samplitude.? Thank You.

A: No, these samples are in the SampleTank format and cannot be imported into another program.

Q: 4. Is this easily compatible with Logic Pro?

A: Yes, the Vienna Symphonic Library Bösendorfer 280VC Full Library Piano Virtual Instrument is compatible for use with Apple Logic Pro audio software.

Q: 5. Is this Omnisphere version 2.5? If not, is it possible to upgrade to 2.5 for free?

A: This retail package would provide you with the latest version of Omnisphere 2, which is currently 2.6.

Q: 6. Do you use this software with MIDI keyboard?

A: SIGNAL does require a MIDI keyboard and can be used as a standalone synth or within a host DAW software as a plug-in.

Q: 7. To be clear - This version includes 2 Pianos? Both D4 and K2 grand pianos. ?

A: Correct. After you buy the software you need to make an account with Modartt/Pianoteq in order to download it and obtain the license (3 machines at a time, reassignable). At that time you get to decide which two instrument packs to buy and this combination K2 grand piano & D4 grand piano is one of them.

Q: 8. Are you able to switch between the different available gages while in flight? Or do you choose one and you are stuck with it?

A: Yes. Easily toggle between 15 different displays and readouts.

Q: 9. Does this come with dvd or is it on a hard drive now? Do they just send you the hard drive and you do everything off of that as far as installation and sound storage Thnks for your time.

A: This product currently comes as a flip-out USB drive rather than DVDs. It is the same product otherwise.

Q: 10. Will Motu bpm 1.5 run in Reason 9.5?

A: Motu bpm 1.5 can run in Propellerhead Reason 9. Motu BPM 1.5 is a VST, and Reason supports that plugin format.