我们生活在数字时代, 除了那些必不可少的硬件, 音乐类的软件几乎不再拥有实体, 一切从网络下载即可. 但Spectrasonics依然推出了他们盛名已久的新三大巨头的盒装版, 这应该是出于他们对自身产品的自豪, 也满足了用户对载体时代的追忆.
我入手的是Omnisphere2的USB盒装版, 方方正正的包装, 和宣传图一样, 不过稍微有点点偏紫.
抽出内盒, 是一个黑色漂亮的硬纸盒, 有Spectrasonics的LOGO.
Omnisphere素雅的内盒
硬纸盒有封条, 打开后, 会有一堆印刷精美的Spectrasonics公司产品的宣传小彩页及Omnisphere说明书, 而盒子正中, 镶嵌着Omnisphere的主体, 一张小卡片. 这是一张附有USB闪存的卡片, 将它插入电脑, 便会看到一个50多G的Omnisphere的安装包.
从说明书里找到属于我的序列号, 在Spectrasonics官网注册一个账号, 并加入这条序列号, Omnisphere正式入库了.
Omnisphere的安装并没有什么复杂的, 这个部分我相信大多数用户都很清楚. 但在入手了正版以后, 我终于可以肆无忌惮的使用它了.
Omnisphere 2.8 – Endless Possibilities
Omnisphere® is the flagship synthesizer of Spectrasonics – an instrument of extraordinary power and versatility. Top Artists all over the world rely on Omnisphere as an essential source of sonic inspiration. This award-winning software brings many different types of synthesis together into one amazing-sounding instrument that will spark a lifetime of exploration.
Hardware Synth Integration
Omnisphere is the only software synth in the world to offer a Hardware Synth Integration feature. This remarkable innovation transforms over 65 well-known hardware synthesizers into extensive hands-on controllers that unlock Omnisphere’s newly expanded synthesis capabilities. Simply put, this ground-breaking feature makes using Omnisphere feel just like using a hardware synth! By bridging the physical experience gap between software and hardware, users gain intuitive control of Omnisphere by using the familiar layout of their supported hardware synth. Virtual instrument users can now experience the joy of the hardware synth workflow and hardware synth users can fully expand their capabilities into the vast sonic world of Omnisphere!
List of Supported Hardware
Roland JD-XA
Roland JD-Xi
Roland JP-08
Roland JP-8000
Roland JU-06
Roland JUNO-106
Roland JX-03
Roland SE-02
Roland SH-01A
Roland SH-201
Roland D-50
Roland GAIA
Roland Super Jupiter
Roland System-1
Roland System-8
Roland VP-03
Korg microKorg
Korg Minilogue
Korg Minilogue XD
Korg Monologue
Korg MS-20ic
Korg MS-2000
Korg Prologue
Korg Radias
Moog Little Phatty
Moog Minitaur
Moog Sirin
Moog Slim Phatty
Moog Sub 37
Moog Subsequent 37
Moog Sub Phatty
Moog Voyager
Dave Smith Mopho
Dave Smith OB-6
Dave Smith Pro 2
Dave Smith Prophet 6
Dave Smith Prophet 8
Dave Smith Prophet 12
Dave Smith Prophet X
Dave Smith REV2
Nord Lead 1
Nord Lead 2
Nord Lead 3
Nord Lead 4
Nord Lead A1
Nord Stage 3
Nord Wave
Andromeda A6
Novation Bass Station II
Novation Circuit Mono Station
Novation MiniNova
Novation Peak
Novation Summit
Virus A
Virus B
Virus C
Virus Indigo 1
Virus Indigo 2
Virus TI
Yamaha Reface CS
Studiologic Sledge
Deepmind
Greatly Enhanced Arpeggiator
• New Humanity and Life controls!
• New Presets Library
• New Strumming Modifiers
• Chord Voicings
• Pitch Slides
• Step Dividers
• Capture MIDI Files!
New Hardware Sound Library
Omnisphere includes a stunning new “Hardware Library” with over 1,600 new patches created by Eric Persing and the renowned Spectrasonics Sound Development team. Each hardware profile has a corresponding set of sounds in the Hardware Library which were specially designed using that hardware synth as an Omnisphere controller. These inspiring new sounds feature a wide range of categories and many have a distinctly ‘classic’ flavor! Notably, this update takes Eric’s classic sound design work from the original 1987 Roland D-50 into completely new sonic territory with Omnisphere’s vast synthesis capabilities. Best of all, the new sounds are available for ALL users, regardless of using the hardware or not!
Vastly Expanded Synthesis Engine
• Four Layers per patch!
• New State Variable Filters
• Over 500 DSP Wavetables
• Powerful Granular Synthesis
• 8 LFOs, 12 ENVs, 34 Filter Types per part
• Doubled Mod Matrix
• Full FX Modulation
Audio Import
You can use your own audio file as a soundsource in Omnisphere, simply by dragging it onto the interface! Go wild with using the new Granular Synthesis, Harmonia, Innerspace and many other creative tools inside Omnisphere!
High Resolution Interface
Omnisphere supports a newly redesigned, high resolution interface with support for HiDPI displays. The modernized GUI is now easier to use and resizable to fit comfortably into your workspace.
Includes over 14,000 sounds!
Since the beginning, Omnisphere has been the sonic weapon of choice for creative players and producers in search of next level sounds on hit records, bestselling games and Oscar-winning films. Omnisphere’s amazing sound library is constantly growing and being pushed in fresh directions by the award-winning Spectrasonics Sound Development Team.
58 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
• Vintage Compressor
• Modern Compressor
• Gate Expander
• Vintage 2-Band EQ
• Vintage 3-Band EQ
• Graphic 7-Band EQ
• Graphic 12-Band EQ
• Parametric 2-Band EQ
• Parametric 3-Band EQ
• Formant Filter
• Power Filter
• Valve Radio
• Flame Distortion
• Smoke Amp
• Ultra Chorus
• Retro-Phaser
• Pro-Phaser
• EZ-Phaser
• Retro-Flanger
• Flanger
• Chorus Echo
• BPM Delay
• BPM Delay X2
• BPM Delay X3
• Radio Delay
• Retroplex
• Pro-Verb
• EZ-Verb
• Spring Reverb
• Imager
• Tube Limiter
• Tape Slammer
• Wah-Wah
Standalone with Recording
Flow Capture™ is a special recording function built into the Omnisphere standalone app – which grabs spontaneous musical moments in audio, MIDI and .omnisphere sound format simultaneously.
Additional Highlights
• Apple Silicon Native
• Standalone Application now included
• Enhanced Orb interface with Attractor mode
• Satellite Instrument support for Trilian and Keyscape
-and more!
USB Installation Drive
We highly recommend the physical boxed edition of Omnisphere, which includes a fast and reliable USB Installation drive. The boxed edition of Omnisphere is sold exclusively through our authorized dealer network, where you can also find the best deals and payment options.
Sonic Extensions
Available separately, Sonic Extensions are a new brand of innovative expansion products built by Spectrasonics. Each extension introduces a completely new experience for Omnisphere by expanding its capabilities with special features, new effects and new sounds.