Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 Upgrade from V1 & V2 Plugin

Please note: this upgrade requires a valid license for Omnisphere 1 or 2.

The Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 Upgrade is a monumental step forward for producers, composers and sound designers looking to expand their sonic palette. Building on the award-winning legacy of Omnisphere, this upgrade delivers thousands of fresh, inspiring sounds alongside powerful new synthesis capabilities and next-generation effects. Whether you are upgrading from version 1 or 2, Omnisphere 3 brings a wealth of creative tools that enable you to craft unique textures, evolving soundscapes and dynamic performances with ease.

Omnisphere 3 introduces an extensive new factory collection featuring 18 curated libraries filled with deep-sampled, unusual sound sources like Blown Ostrich Egg, Celestaphone and Sul Tasto Cello. The redesigned browser and tagging system allow you to quickly find the perfect sound, while the new Adaptive Global Controls offer instant, musical customisation of tone, ambience and more. Enhanced hardware integration supports over 300 MIDI controllers, making it easier than ever to connect and perform with your favourite gear.

With its expanded synthesis engine, including Quadzone modulation, 36 new filter types and analogue-inspired oscillator drift, Omnisphere 3 delivers a vast range of tonal possibilities. The upgrade also features a major FX overhaul with 35 new effects such as Super Verb, Magnetic Echo and Optical Leveling Amp, plus a bonus Omnisphere FX plugin for use directly within your DAW. This upgrade is designed to inspire creativity and streamline your workflow, making Omnisphere 3 an essential tool for modern music production.

Massive New Sound Library

Omnisphere 3 boasts thousands of new sounds across 18 meticulously crafted libraries, including unique acoustic and synthetic sources. These sounds are carefully curated and organised for quick access, helping you find the perfect patch for any style or project without delay.

Advanced Synthesis and Modulation

The upgrade introduces powerful new synthesis features such as Quadzone modulation, 36 new filter types with circuit-modelled saturation, and over 600 morphing wavetables. These enhancements provide unprecedented control over your sound design, enabling rich, evolving textures and expressive timbres.

Extensive Hardware Integration

Omnisphere 3 expands its renowned hardware integration to support over 300 MIDI controllers from all major manufacturers. This includes new profiles for sought-after synths like the Moog One, Oberheim OB-X8 and Roland Jupiter X, allowing seamless hands-on control and performance.

Next-Generation Effects and FX Plugin

The upgrade features 35 brand new effects units covering reverbs, delays, modulation, dynamics and distortion. Additionally, the included Omnisphere FX plugin lets you use these effects independently within your DAW, adding versatility and creative potential to your productions.

Key Features

• Extensive New Sound Library - Access thousands of fresh, inspiring sounds from 18 curated libraries, including rare acoustic instruments and innovative synthetic textures, all optimised to take no additional drive space compared to Omnisphere 2.
• Powerful Synthesis Engine - Benefit from advanced features like Quadzone modulation, new filter types with saturation, oscillator drift and over 600 morphing wavetables for limitless sound design possibilities.
• Broad Hardware Support - Enjoy seamless integration with over 300 MIDI controllers, including new profiles for popular synthesizers, enabling intuitive hands-on control and expressive performance.
• Major FX Upgrade with Standalone Plugin - Enhance your productions with 35 new high-quality effects and the included Omnisphere FX plugin, allowing you to apply Omnisphere’s signature sound processing directly within your DAW.

Specifications

Sound Library

• Includes 18 new curated libraries with thousands of sounds
• Unique deep-sampled sound sources such as Blown Ostrich Egg, Nyckelharpa, Celestaphone, Lyre Harp and more
• Original patches remastered with new v3 features and effects
• Lossless optimisation technology maintains same drive space as Omnisphere 2

Synthesis Features

• Quadzone modulation for complex timbral movement
• 36 new filter types across seven sonic colours with circuit-modelled saturation
• Polyphonic dual frequency shifter
• Oscillator drift function for analogue instability
• Over 600 morphing wavetables
• New unison phase scatter, mix and analogue features
• Multiple glide modes including OBXA, Minimoog and Odyssey curves
• Simultaneous blending of granular, unison and harmonia modes

Hardware Integration

• Support for over 300 MIDI controllers from major manufacturers
• New hardware profiles for ASM Hydrasynth, Moog One, Oberheim OB-X8, Roland Jupiter X, Novation Summit, Arturia Matrixbrute and more
• Adaptive MIDI scaling and intelligent polyphonic modulation for expressive control

Effects

• 35 new next-generation effects including reverbs, delays, modulation, EQ, dynamics and distortion
• Highlighted effects: Super Verb, Solar Shimmer, Magnetic Echo, Optical Leveling Amp, Multiband Compressor, Tube Overdrive
• Bonus Omnisphere FX plugin (VST/AU/AAX) for DAW use

Additional Features

• Redesigned full browser with sub-categories and directory tree interface
• New "hide" feature to filter unwanted sounds
• Improved tagging system with keywords and moods
• Full backwards compatibility with previous Omnisphere versions