Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 – Flagship Synth & Sound Design Powerhouse
Omnisphere 3 from Spectrasonics represents the next evolution of the world’s most acclaimed hybrid synthesizer — a creative tour de force for composers, producers, and sound designers seeking limitless sonic potential.
With an upgraded sound library featuring over 26,000 patches, new synthesis capabilities, quad-layer modulation, and 93 built-in effects, Omnisphere 3 delivers unprecedented depth and flexibility while maintaining full backward compatibility with all previous Omnisphere versions.
Major New Features in Omnisphere 3
- Expanded sound library – over 26,000 patches and 18 new curated sound libraries.
- Quad-Layer Modulation – blend and split layers across four zones by note, velocity, or MIDI mapping.
- Adaptive Global Controls – new smart tone-shaping macros for real-time performance control.
- Patch Mutation – instantly generate new variations of existing sounds with musical coherence.
- New Synthesis Engines – enhanced wavetables, granular, FM, dual frequency shifter, and oscillator drift.
- 93 Built-in FX – including 35 new effects, now also available as a separate FX plugin.
- Hardware Integration – over 300 profiles for popular synths and MIDI controllers.
- Full MPE Support – polyphonic expression for compatible controllers.
- Backward Compatible – loads all previous Omnisphere 1 & 2 sounds seamlessly.
Technical Specifications
| Supported Formats | Standalone, VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
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| Platform Compatibility | macOS 13+ (Intel & Apple Silicon) / Windows 10+ (64-bit) |
| Sound Library | Approx. 64 GB (lossless optimized factory content) |
| CPU & RAM | 2.4 GHz quad-core processor, 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) |
| MPE Support | Yes – full polyphonic per-note control and expression |
| Hardware Profiles | 300+ integrated mappings for hardware synths and controllers |
| Delivery Format | Delivered as a boxed hardware edition containing a physical USB drive with the main installation files and core library. Additional updates and optional content are available for download directly via the official Spectrasonics website after product registration. |
About the Creator – Eric Persing
Behind Omnisphere stands the legendary sound designer Eric Persing — founder of Spectrasonics and one of the most respected figures in modern music technology.
Persing’s unique ear for tone, innovation, and musical storytelling defines every Spectrasonics instrument, making them staples in studios worldwide.
With more than 25 years shaping the world of sound design, he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Danny Elfman, Chaka Khan, and Leonard Cohen, and contributed to the development of iconic products during his years with Roland Corporation.
His creative vision continues to influence the evolution of digital instruments and synthesis.
Why Choose Omnisphere 3?
Omnisphere 3 sets the new standard for hybrid synthesis and sound design, combining intuitive control with deep sonic architecture.
Whether you’re creating lush cinematic textures, expressive live performances, or cutting-edge electronic tracks, Omnisphere 3 offers unmatched sound quality, workflow, and inspiration.
Built under the visionary leadership of Eric Persing, this instrument remains the industry benchmark for creativity and musical expression.