Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.8: Endless Sonic Possibilities

Omnisphere® 2.8 is the flagship synthesizer from Spectrasonics—an instrument of extraordinary power, versatility, and depth. Relied upon by top producers, composers, and sound designers worldwide, this award-winning “Power Synth” brings multiple types of synthesis together into one incredible-sounding virtual instrument. Whether you need a spark of inspiration or are looking to design sounds never before heard, Omnisphere provides a toolkit for a lifetime of sonic exploration.

Groundbreaking Hardware Synth Integration

Bridging the gap between software flexibility and tactile physical control, Omnisphere is the only software synth in the world to feature Hardware Synth Integration.

This remarkable innovation transforms over 65 popular hardware synthesizers into dedicated, hands-on controllers. Using the familiar knobs, sliders, and layout of your supported hardware synth, you gain intuitive, deeply mapped control over Omnisphere’s vast synthesis engine.

• For virtual instrument users: Experience the tactile joy and immediate workflow of a physical synth.

• For hardware owners: Expand your physical synth’s capabilities into the limitless sonic universe of Omnisphere.

A Massive Universe of Sound

Omnisphere isn’t just a synthesizer; it is a massive library of inspiration.

• Over 14,000 Sounds: Dive into a massive, constantly growing library curated by the renowned Spectrasonics Sound Development Team.

• Hardware Sound Library: Includes over 1,600 patches specifically designed by Eric Persing to take advantage of the Hardware Synth Integration, giving classic hardware profiles a distinctively modern, expanded flavor.

• Audio Import: Drag and drop your own audio files directly into the interface to use as soundsources, then completely mangle and transform them using Granular Synthesis, Innerspace, and Harmonia.

Advanced STEAM Engine Technology

Powered by Spectrasonics’ proprietary STEAM Engine®, Omnisphere accommodates both immediate playability and deep sound design.

• Hybrid Synthesis: Combine High-Resolution Streaming Sample Playback with Variable DSP Oscillator Waveshapes.

• Deep Modulation: Utilize Granular synthesis, FM synthesis, polyphonic Ring Modulation, and a massive Flex-Mod routing system.

• Studio-Grade FX: Process your patches through 57 fully integrated, modulatable FX units, including vintage compressor models, analog EQs, and boutique guitar amp emulations.