User Folder Does Not Show Omnisphere 2
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Whats up guys, I know this probably isn't the right place to post this, but i'm not sure where else to post it so figured some of you guys could help me out. Recently purchased omnisphere 2.5 (Mac), everything is working properly except only like 15 of my 100+ 3rd party banks are showing up. Before downloading 2.5, they all worked fine. Omnisphere 2 Install Instructions Installing Patches Open Omnisphere and click on the ‘UTILITY’ button and select ‘Install.omnisphere’ as seen in the Screenshot below: Continue to locate your ‘.omnisphere’ for the specific Patch or Bundle you have purchased. Open the file and your installation is complete!
After installing it, producers can be quite overwhelmed by the synth. But is the synth by Spectrasonic really worth the money?
We will figure it out in this reviews, while I break down the different sections of it.
Without the need of watching plenty of tutorials.
And that’s is exactly what I’m going to do in this article.
Are you ready?
How to use Omnisphere?
The Header
Right at the top you can find the header section.
Here you can simply access the Multi Browser by one click.
Further, you can easily change between each stack (1-8).
Additonally, you can find the Multi section and the System section. However, we will ignore them, since covering them will get quite deep into the possibile capabilities of the synth.
The Patch browser
Above all, Omnisphere is all about its presets. Therefore, changing between them was made super easy. You can find them by choosing certain attributes that are assigned to each preset. Alternatively, you can locate them via the option „Sound Match“. The later will show you all presets that sounds similiar to the current preset.
In order to find presets via their attributes you can choose them via a sorted structure devided into category, type, genre and author.
The lower section than shows you all the presets that are assigned to these devisions. Simply double click them to use them.
Pretty cool right?
The Main Page
This is were the magic happens.
Well not completely, but this will be the section in which you can do quite easy and fast adjustments.
Firsly, when selecting the „Notes“ option at the top you are provided with the presets name, it’s patch, as well as a short description of the sound.
The „Layers“ option let’s you turn on and off the different layers (A, B, C, D) that add up to the final patch.
Here you can also change them to come up with your own variations.
Secondly, to the left you will find adjustment options for the voices, octave, scale, clock speed, signal path, trigger mode, gain and part level.
Thirdly, to the right you are able to change the velocity, solo, glide, bend, sustain and expression settings.
Additionally, at the botom located are the options for applying and master filter. The cutoff and resonance controllers are easy to use. The switch betwen a low pass and high pass filter is done by two simple buttons.
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The Layer (ABCD) Page
Each portion of a layer (A, B, C, D) can further adjusted within these sections.
Here you can apply modulation, adjust the oscillator, apply a filter and adjust the sound envelope.
The FX page
Within the FX page the user is apply up to four effects for each preset portion. It also offers an „AUX“ and „Common“ section to further apply effects.
ARP Page
The futuristic ARP page gives you full control of an integrated arpeggiator.
Final Plugin-Reviews.com Rating
Certainly, the power of this synth seems to be endless and the amount of presets and banks is nearly overwhelming.
Therefore, I need to give Omnisphere 5/5.
In conclusion, I would definitely buy it again if I had to.
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Pro Tip: Combining the plugin with either Effectrix, Glitch2 or RC-20 Retro Color will lead to even more possibilites of creating great sounds.
I would love to hear your opinion and what you think about the plugin.
Frequently asked questions:
What are the System Requirements?
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL USERS:
- 4 GHz or higher processor (Intel Core2Duo or higher recommended)
- 2GB RAM minimum (4GB or more recommended)
- Dual Layer compatible DVD-ROM drive
- 50GB of free hard drive space
Mac Recommendations:
- OSX 10.5 Leopard or higher
- AU, VST 2.4 or higher, AAX or RTAS capable host software
- Audio Unit plugin requires host support for “Cocoa” based plugins
- Native 64-bit and 32-bit on OSX
- 6GB of RAM (or more) if using the Sample File Server
Windows Recommendations:
- VST 2.4 or higher, AAX or RTAS capable host software
- Microsoft Windows 8/7/Vista compatible
- Native 64-bit and 32-bit on Windows
How to update Omnisphere 2?
The plugin will automatically check for updates if your computer is connected to the internet.
The start screen will show „Your are up to date“ if you have all updates installed.
A „Get Updates“ will appear if there are new updates. Simply click on the button and you will be directed to the download page.
After that, you will have to:
- Log in to your Spectrasonics account
- Download and unzip the „Spectrasonics Updater“ folder
- Close your DAW
- Run the installers
How to install Omnisphere 2?
Installation on Mac OSX
Installation on WINDOWS
Omnisphere Auhtorization process
How to install Omnisphere packs?
- Open Omnisphere 2 in your music host/DAW
- Press the utility button (top-left from middle ft he screen)
- Select: Install .omnisphere
- Locate your 3rd party expansion pack
- Select and open your 3rd party expansion pack (.omnisphere file)
- Follow the on screen prompts to install your new expansion pack
How to install Omnisphere banks and How do I add presets to Omnisphere?
- Ensure that you can see hidden files within your browser. (View àClick on „Hidden Items“)
- Go To C:ProgramDataSpectrasonics
- Double click on the STEAM folder
- Click on OmnispereSettings LibraryPatches
- Copy your Omnisphere bank into this directory
How to install Omnisphere 2 patches?
- Ensure that you can see hidden files within your browser. (View àClick on „Hidden Items“)
- Go To C:ProgramDataSpectrasonics
- Double click on the STEAM folder
- Click on OmnispereSettings LibraryPatches
- Create a new folder
- Copy content of the patch folder into the new folder
Within Omnisphere you will be able to locate the new patches and their presets via the patch browser. Click on the little arrow head that is pointing down.
You will then see all the new patches when hovering over the option “User Directories”.
How to install Keyscape in Omnisphere?
When both are installed, the Keyscape libraries will automatically show within the Omnisphere Browser. Subsequently, you will be able to select it within the Patch Browser by choosing it at the Directory.
What to do if Omnisphere cannot load soundsource:
- Ensure that you can see hidden files within your browser. (View àClick on „Hidden Items“)
- Go To C:ProgramDataSpectrasonics
- Double click on the STEAM folder
- Click on OmnispereSoundsourcesFactoryCore Library
- Delete zmap.index
- Apply soundsource update
How many Gigabyte is Omnisphere?
Omnisphere needs about 64GB of free space on your hard drive.
Do you need Omnisphere?
No, you don’t need it. A professionl producer can create hits with any VST. But is the plugin worth it? Definitely, simply when conisdering the enormous amount of stock presets.
Is Omnisphere a Synth?
Yes, it is a super powerfull synthesizer.
How much RAM do I need for Omnisphere?
A minimum of 8 GB is required.
Can you install Omnisphere on an external hard drive?
Yes you can install it on an external hard drive.
For Mac: https://support.spectrasonics.net/manual/Omnisphere/get_started/installation/page02.html
Does Omnisphere work with Garageband?
Yes, it is compatible with Garageband X. https://www.spectrasonics.net/support/knowledgebase_view_topic.php?id=546&categoryID=84
Can you install Omnisphere on more than one computer?
Yes, you can install it on more than one computer. The VST has a Single user but Multiple Computer license. However, you need to be using it only for yourself.
What version of Omnisphere do I need to be able to load Keyscape sounds?
Omnisphere version 2.3 or higher is required to load Keyscape sounds.
Is Keyscape included in Omnisphere 2?
No, Keyscape needs to be purchased separately. However, you can integrate it into the user interface after buying it.
Does Omnisphere work on Mac?
Yes, it can be run on Mac. Be sure to check your Mac OS compatibility before purchasing it. https://www.spectrasonics.net/support/knowledgebase_view_topic.php?id=685&categoryID=84
Please note: This video was created on a Mac (OS X 10.8.5) designed to mainly assist Mac OS X 10.7 (and higher) users with locating their 'hidden' Users - Library folder. The video and guide then goes through where to place the additional patches so they are detected in Omnisphere.
Windows PC users can still follow this video to see where to place your additional patches. However you will just need to ensure you have located your Spectrasonics folder and then follow the guide / video from here or please view below.
User Folder Does Not Show Omnisphere 2 Update
Overview of Video and Guide Details:
Download your purchased expansion library with the Time+Space Connect installer - for ease select your Desktop when asked where you would like to place these files.
Once the download is finished, open the downloaded contents folder into a window.
For Mac users - To locate the CORRECT location to place your files, from within the Finder menu (across the top of your screen) select 'Go'.
With the Go 'drop-down' menu up on the screen hold down your 'alt' key on your keyboard to 'unhide' the Library folder.
Select the Library folder and double-click the 'Application Support' folder.
Where to place the Patches:
Now locate your 'Spectrasonics' folder and go to 'STEAM', 'Omnisphere', 'Settings Library'.
Here you will find a 'Patches' and a 'Multis' folder.
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Double-click the 'Patches' folder.
From your desktop, double-click your downloaded folder to open it into a second window.
Place the two windows next to each other so you can see both windows - your 'Patches' folder and your new content folder.
Within the 'Patches' folder, create a new folder and name it after the developer of the library (ILIO, Audiority or The Unfinished). Now double-click this new folder to open it.
Now simply highlight the new patches folders from the second window and drag&drop them into your new folder.
Please note - the Audiority bundle (Trapshere library) also includes bonus Wav files. These are just for your use, Omnisphere does not need them. You can place them with your usual sound library files if you wish.
Please note - The Unfinished libraries contain 'Patches' presets and 'Multis' presets. Please ensure you place the PATCHES into this Patches folder and then go back to the 'Omnisphere' 'Settings Library' window to locate your 'Multis' folder. Then just create a new folder in here called 'The Unfinished' and drag&drop the additional MULTIS into this folder. This stage is not covered in the video.
Now the files are in the correct location. Open Omnisphere in your DAW / music host.
When the Omnisphere interface loads, please press the 'CHECK FOR UPDATES' button (top-left) and ensure all green lights are showing and that you have installed all of the needed updates. Without the latest update, some presets may not work correctly!
From the Patch Browser within Omnisphere, go to 'Directory' and select your new patches.
If the developer folder does not show, try refreshing the Omnisphere browser window (with the bottom-left circular arrow button).