Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 - USB Drive Edition - Premium software synthesizer, used primarily by music producers, film composers, sound designers, and live artists, considered one of the most powerful and versatile virtual instruments available today.
Omnisphere functions as a virtual instrument (VST, AU, AAX or standalone) on a computer and can be used in any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, etc., offering the ability to modify and perform musical sounds, from the most natural (strings, pianos, choirs) to completely synthetic, atmospheric or experimental.
Unlike the version available only for download, the USB edition is a physical product and includes the complete software, along with 14,000 sounds directly on the USB drive.
Main features:
- Works on both Mac and PC. Requires a processor of at least 4 GHz and 8 GB RAM.
- Operating system: Compatible with macOS 13 or newer and Windows 10 or newer.
- Format: 64-bit software, available in standalone, AAX, AU and VST versions.
- Installation: Includes a USB stick for quick installation, without large downloads.
- Sound library: Over 14,000 sounds, including an updated library for Omnisphere 3 and remastered classic sounds.
- Synthesis: Deep synthesis capabilities, with new features such as Quadzone Modulation, 36 new filter types and MPE support.
- Effects: Enhanced effects library, with over 35 new effects and the Omnisphere FX Rack plugin.
- Hardware integration: Extensive integration with hardware – compatible with all major brands of synthesizers and MIDI controllers.
- Adaptive control: The new "Adaptive Global Controls" system allows for quick and musical sound customization.
- Patch Mutation: The "Patch Mutation" function instantly generates unique variations of existing sounds.
What you need to know before purchasing?
- If you already own a previous version of Omnisphere, you can purchase the upgrade version to Omnisphere 3 – however, this may only be available in digital format.
- The USB edition is the complete version, dedicated to new users.
- The large STEAM file (which contains the sound library) can be installed on a secondary or external drive if space on the main drive is limited – however, installation instructions must be followed.
What’s new in Omnisphere 3?
- 18 completely new sound libraries, clean and spectacularly organized – thousands of fresh, creative and inspirational sounds.
- The classic Omnisphere sounds, fully remastered, optimized and updated with the new features and effects from v3.
- Faster installation thanks to the included USB stick – no long downloads, everything is ready straight out of the box.
- No increase in hard disk space used compared to the previous version, thanks to the new lossless optimization technology.
Smart control and sound customization:
- Adaptive Global Controls – quickly set the tone, ambience, filter, modulation or unison of a patch, with guaranteed musical results.
- Patch Mutation – instantly create unique variations of a sound, from subtle to radical, with a single click.
- Complete redesign of the browser – search faster, organize by type, states, keywords and hide what you don’t need.
Advanced synthesis, unlimited sound capabilities:
- Quadzone Modulation – advanced control of dynamics and timbral movement.
- 36 new filters with distinct sound colours.
- Circuit-modeled saturation for a warm, analog sound.
- Polyphonic Dual Frequency Shifter – unique in the world, tracks the notes in real time.
- Vintage Oscillator Drift – authentic analog instability.
- Unison Phase Scatter & Classic Glide Modes – for vast, vibrant and fluid sounds.
- Full MPE support – for detailed polyphonic expression with instruments like ROLI Seaboard.
Extensive hardware integration:
- Extensive support for over 300 hardware controllers and synthesizers from all major brands: Roland, Korg, Yamaha, Arturia, Nord, Akai, Behringer, etc.
- Control Omnisphere directly from your synthesizer – with dedicated presets and automatic mapping.
Massive effects upgrade – 35 new effects:
Includes cinematic reverbs, experimental delays, vintage distortions, analog compressors, classic EQs and many more.
Examples:
- Super Verb, Velvet Verb, Solar Shimmer
- Refraction Delay, Backward Echo, Swiss Army Delay
- Tube Saturator, Vintage Enhancer, Classic 1176 Limiter, Multiband Compressor
- Warp Shifter, Pump-O-Matic, Barberpole Phaser
- … and many more!
➕ Omnisphere FX Rack Plugin included – you can use all effects directly in your DAW projects.
Technical specifications:
- Format: 64-bit (Standalone, AAX, AU, VST)
- Compatibility: macOS 13+ / Windows 10+
- Required resources: 2.4 GHz CPU, 8 GB RAM
- Installation: via USB (included)
- Library: 14,000+ sounds, 18 libraries, sample import (WAV)
Complete compatibility and easy upgrade:
- Works perfectly with previous versions of Omnisphere.
- Users of Omnisphere 1 or 2 can upgrade separately (digital or physical).
- The STEAM library can be installed on an external drive.
What’s included in the USB Drive Edition package?
- Complete Omnisphere 3 software
- USB stick for quick installation
- All sounds + included FX
- Manuals and official support
- Official license for one user
System requirements:
- For all users:
- Processor of at least 2.4 GHz
- 8 GB RAM (recommended: 16 GB or more)
- One free USB port (for installation from the stick)
- 64 GB free space on hard disk
- For Mac:
- macOS 13 Ventura or a newer version
- (compatible with Intel and Apple Silicon processors – natively)
- Host software compatible with AU, VST3, VST2 or AAX
- Host application in 64-bit version
- For Windows
- Windows 10 or a newer version
- Host software compatible with VST3, VST2 or AAX
- Host application in 64-bit version
For more details, you can visit the official page Spectrasonics.net - Omnisphere 3
