EDIT: By the way...one thing Omnisphere could use is "intelligent patch generation/randomization/blending", ala energyXT's abilities with SynthEdit synths, VirSyn, and Camel Audio. And really, that's a general gripe I have with all "proprietary" synth platforms, e.g., ones that don't expose the parameter layers to things like energyXT. I've been a "randomizer" since the days of Dr. T's, K1 Lib, MIDI Quest, etc. - since the DOS interface days. I have always found a lot of magic that way. Just sayin'
Omnisphere demos
- KVRian
- 1024 posts since 8 Mar, 2004 from Network 23
One of the first things I did after install last night was get into the core library to make my own patches. Don't worry - Omnisphere can crush submarines with its depth. I spent four hours making "kitchen sink" patches and felt as though I never left the kiddie pool. It'll be a very long time before I'll be able to say I've explored everything Omnisphere is capable of.
EDIT: By the way...one thing Omnisphere could use is "intelligent patch generation/randomization/blending", ala energyXT's abilities with SynthEdit synths, VirSyn, and Camel Audio. And really, that's a general gripe I have with all "proprietary" synth platforms, e.g., ones that don't expose the parameter layers to things like energyXT. I've been a "randomizer" since the days of Dr. T's, K1 Lib, MIDI Quest, etc. - since the DOS interface days. I have always found a lot of magic that way. Just sayin'
EDIT: By the way...one thing Omnisphere could use is "intelligent patch generation/randomization/blending", ala energyXT's abilities with SynthEdit synths, VirSyn, and Camel Audio. And really, that's a general gripe I have with all "proprietary" synth platforms, e.g., ones that don't expose the parameter layers to things like energyXT. I've been a "randomizer" since the days of Dr. T's, K1 Lib, MIDI Quest, etc. - since the DOS interface days. I have always found a lot of magic that way. Just sayin'
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We shall see orchestral machines with a thousand new sounds, with thousands of new euphonies, as opposed to the present day's simple sounds of strings, brass, and woodwinds. -- George Antheil, circa 1925 ---
- KVRian
- 687 posts since 29 Nov, 2002 from Finland
Krakatau wrote:
...but honestly, and though they are some very nice countermelodies and rythhmic phrases i'd be much more interested to hear a more elaborate composition, than this BOOM-BOOM beat, i'm persuaded this beast deserves better kind of tunes as a real demonstration of it's possibilities
You'll find answers to both if you simply scroll up the page a little.dusted william wrote:
were any FX used outside of omni? Like side chain compression or delays?
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- KVRAF
- 2830 posts since 2 Mar, 2003 from The only civilized county in Texas
And a big "So! Bleedin'! What!" from me.
Yes, very impressive. Watch me not care.
I'm not shelling out $500 for the same sounds I already have in every other synth.
Show me some manipulation of your samples. The thing I'm really interested in is: you have a cool sample library on board, but can I tweak it, or am I basically stuck with the samples, the way I am with Trilogy. (Not to say anything bad about Trilogy, I still use it frequently, but it's basically a rompler.)
Victor.
Yes, very impressive. Watch me not care.
I'm not shelling out $500 for the same sounds I already have in every other synth.
Show me some manipulation of your samples. The thing I'm really interested in is: you have a cool sample library on board, but can I tweak it, or am I basically stuck with the samples, the way I am with Trilogy. (Not to say anything bad about Trilogy, I still use it frequently, but it's basically a rompler.)
Victor.
- KVRAF
- 4749 posts since 15 Jul, 2001 from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, U.K
did you even bother to read the first both.
geez man, lighten up.
geez man, lighten up.
VicDiesel wrote:And a big "So! Bleedin'! What!" from me.
Yes, very impressive. Watch me not care.
I'm not shelling out $500 for the same sounds I already have in every other synth.
Show me some manipulation of your samples. The thing I'm really interested in is: you have a cool sample library on board, but can I tweak it, or am I basically stuck with the samples, the way I am with Trilogy. (Not to say anything bad about Trilogy, I still use it frequently, but it's basically a rompler.)
Victor.
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- KVRAF
- 1890 posts since 23 Dec, 2003
although it is not my favourite type of music i can surely enjoy the fact that this demosong kicks some serious ass.
I really like the punch that this gives me in the chest.
Very powerful and deep.
Makes my 8250s jump with joy!

I really like the punch that this gives me in the chest.
Very powerful and deep.
Makes my 8250s jump with joy!
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- KVRian
- 781 posts since 26 Feb, 2004 from UK
Jesus, who pissed on your cornflakes this morning.VicDiesel wrote:And a big "So! Bleedin'! What!" from me.
Yes, very impressive. Watch me not care.
I'm not shelling out $500 for the same sounds I already have in every other synth.
Show me some manipulation of your samples. The thing I'm really interested in is: you have a cool sample library on board, but can I tweak it, or am I basically stuck with the samples, the way I am with Trilogy. (Not to say anything bad about Trilogy, I still use it frequently, but it's basically a rompler.)
Victor.
- KVRian
- 687 posts since 29 Nov, 2002 from Finland
I wonder if anybody has bothered to read the very thorough Omnisphere FAQ:
http://www.spectrasonics.net/instrument ... e_faq.html
It answers many of the questions that people ask over and over again here.
http://www.spectrasonics.net/instrument ... e_faq.html
It answers many of the questions that people ask over and over again here.
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- KVRist
- 80 posts since 13 Dec, 2005
so funny...
first:
"omnisphere is just another Rompler with all the special sounds, I bet its shit for the everyday bread and butter synths."
now:
"its just some generic synths, I want more sample playback possibilities!!1!1"
.. but I think that happens everytime you want to satisfy everyone.
The song is really well done though. Omnisphere is looking really powerful.
first:
now:
.. but I think that happens everytime you want to satisfy everyone.
The song is really well done though. Omnisphere is looking really powerful.
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- KVRAF
- 2830 posts since 2 Mar, 2003 from The only civilized county in Texas
Thanks.Captain wrote:I wonder if anybody has bothered to read the very thorough Omnisphere FAQ:
Sounds cool. I'm looking forward to demos of that aspect.Its STEAM Engine™ also excels at high definition sample streaming - the realtime manipulation features like Granular Synthesis, Harmonia, Timbre Shifting and Polyphonic Ring Modulation can also be applied to the sample oscillators.
Victor.
- KVRAF
- 12256 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
From Eric's original post, first sentence (emphases added):

Does that clear things up for you or should I make the text larger?spectrum wrote:
Thought you guys interested in hearing Omnisphere's electronic side might like to hear this one.
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- KVRAF
- 5175 posts since 29 Apr, 2006
This is awesome, how many instances of omnisphere did he use
to create the track?
to create the track?
- KVRian
- 1209 posts since 11 Jan, 2006 from Pittsburgh
I agree, this isn't my favorite style to listen to, but it's very well done, and shows a little bit of what the synth oscillators can do. I have no doubt that over the next few weeks, we'll hear a lot more demos, both from Spectrasonics and customers. Looking forward to it.Dr.Wu wrote:although it is not my favourite type of music i can surely enjoy the fact that this demosong kicks some serious ass.
I really like the punch that this gives me in the chest.
Very powerful and deep.
Makes my 8250s jump with joy!
- KVRAF
- 1724 posts since 31 Dec, 2004 from betwixt
Well. That sh!t is smackin my monitors around real nice. Makin me drool for it 
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- KVRian
- 894 posts since 20 Jun, 2002
Besides this being an unbelievable taste of what Omni can do - I wonder if Spectra would be open to show us any video clipage of how a demo like this is put together? What host? What fx? How many tracks? So many questions....memyselfandus wrote:This is awesome, how many instances of omnisphere did he use to create the track?
While highly unlikely - a short series of vids outlining the basics on using Omni to Prep, Record and Mix to arrive at a one minute demo - would go a long way to let us beginners really see how to use this incredible tool in a real composition situation - if only to see how Eric or his crew actually use common host software to get results.
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- KVRist
- 98 posts since 13 Sep, 2005
Sorry - the emperor has no clothes. I don't understand what is so amazing. Noise bursts, bleeps. techno-beat. That's it. I certainly hope this isn't the extent of what Omni can do... I was hoping for more to look forward to, to make me want to shell out the 5 bills.... This track does not make me feel that way...
Next ! ( Perhaps Bill Gates and Seinfeld can use it on their next ad...)
-JT.
Next ! ( Perhaps Bill Gates and Seinfeld can use it on their next ad...)
-JT.
