Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3

Omnisphere 3 is aimed at producers, composers and sound designers who want a complete instrument for creating modern, deep and expressive sounds. This version offers increased power, more intuitive tools and enhanced compatibility with today's controllers. The result is a versatile virtual synthesizer, equally suited to home studios and professional productions.

Features

An expanded sound engine for further exploration

You benefit from 18 new libraries and thousands of remastered presets. This gives you immediate access to a wide range of textures without spending hours creating them. Lossless compression keeps installation light, even with this amount of content.

Intelligent controls save time

Adaptive Global Controls automatically adjust essential parameters according to the chosen sound. You can change patch character in seconds, without having to navigate complex menus. With Patch Mutation, you can instantly generate variations to renew your ideas.

Advanced yet easy-to-use synthesis

The new Quadzone modulation, updated filters and over 600 wavetables offer a real field for experimentation. You can combine Granular, Harmonia and Unison to achieve unique results, without sacrificing musicality. Ideal if you're looking for an instrument capable of following a stylistic evolution or a specific need.

Extensive hardware integration

Omnisphere 3 recognizes over 300 hardware synths. So you can play with your physical synthesizers as if they were driving the plug-in directly. Perfect if you like to manipulate pots and get back to the feel of hardware.

Total expressivity with MPE

Full MPE support opens the door to much more dynamic playing. Intelligent MIDI curves adjust the response so that every gesture feels natural. The result is expressive playing even with a compact setup.

35 new effects to refine your sound

Access reverbs, delays, phasers and compressors designed for modern production. The FX Rack plug-in lets you use these treatments directly in your DAW, ideal for working quickly on your tracks without loading a complete instrument.

A modernized browser to get straight to the point

The interface simplifies sound searches thanks to tags, sub-categories and Hide mode. You'll quickly find what you need and stay focused on your music.

What we like / What we need to know

• Huge, ready-to-use sound collection.
• Real time-savers thanks to adaptive controls.
• Ideal for hybrid setups thanks to hardware integration.
• MPE brings an expressiveness rarely seen in a software synth.
• Requires a recent computer to take full advantage of new features.

FAQ

Is Omnisphere 3 suitable for beginners?

Yes. The presets, simplified controls and modernized browser make it easy to get started, even if the full engine is still very powerful for further development.

Can I use it with my hardware synth?

Yes, over 300 models are supported. Your synth can control Omnisphere without complex configuration.

Will it work on a recent laptop?

Yes, if you have a 2.4 GHz processor and 8 GB RAM. More memory means greater comfort.

Can effects be used without the instrument?

Yes, the FX Rack plug-in allows you to use the effects in the same way as conventional DAW processing.

Is Omnisphere 2 compatible?

Yes, all your old projects and presets will remain usable and open unchanged.