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3F05Q
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Registered: Sep 2006
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Spectrasonics Omnisphere. $500 softsynth

So... Spectrasonics Unveiled their latest. But you can't get it until September.

They seem to be pretty happy about their new "Steam" engine. I don't know why though, since steam engines have been around in some form since the 1600's. As stated in the FAQ, they're pretty confident that it will fit with any genre "except polka." Well there goes my dream, just when I thought I'd found my do-it-all/go-to synth.

Website:
“The STEAM Engine core technology gives us the ability to respond to other technology changes like the Intel-Mac shift from Apple, 64-bit computing, or a major new operating system,” said Eric Persing, Founder and Creative Director of Spectrasonics.

http://www.spectrasonics.net/omnisphere_teaser/ has a video where you can see someone play some PHAT chords with it. According to the teaser site, you won't be able to hear audio demos or songs until September. (Losers)

They call it a 'powerhouse synthesizer'. Reminds me of how Quasimidi never categorized their Sirius. The FAQ section defines it as the 'upgrade' to Atmosphere, yet stressing that it is different in every way.

I'll let you explore the rest.

Jan-17-2008 19:17 United States

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Khayat
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Registered: Apr 2005
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looks good

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cryophonik
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Registered: Jan 2008
Location: Elk Grove, CA USA

Re: Spectrasonics Omnisphere. $500 softsynth

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Originally posted by 3F05Q
As stated in the FAQ, they're pretty confident that it will fit with any genre "except polka." Well there goes my dream, just when I thought I'd found my do-it-all/go-to synth.

Not sure if you're joking, 3FO5Q, but this sounds like a synth that will do it all (even polka):

"Omnisphere offers a host of hybrid synthesis and new control capabilities including Variable Waveshaping DSP synthesis, Granular synthesis, Timbre Shifting, FM, polyphonic Ring Modulation, high-resolution streaming Sample Playback, Harmonia™, Dual Multimode Filter structure, Chaos Envelopes™, an advanced Unison mode, and the innovative Flex-Mod™ modulation routing system - to name a few."

I'll be interested to see the street price - most Spectrasonics sell for only about 10% under retail, so I'd anticipate Omnisphere to be around $450 USD.

edit: just noticed this: "...There will be an upgrade path for all Atmosphere customers, details to be announced in September." - sweet!

Jan-17-2008 20:24 United States

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kevin shawn
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Registered: Jun 2005
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Re: Re: Spectrasonics Omnisphere. $500 softsynth

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Originally posted by cryophonik
Not sure if you're joking, 3FO5Q, but this sounds like a synth that will do it all (even polka)

3FO5Q is pretty big on the polka scene, suprised you haven't heard of him before..

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Agenz
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Registered: Nov 2004
Location: UK

40-50 gig core library

Jan-17-2008 23:22 United Kingdom

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alanzo
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Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Boston, MA

Not sure if you're being sarcastic about the 'Steam' thing, but:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_(content_delivery)

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System101
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Registered: Oct 2006
Location: Toronto

quote:
Originally posted by alanzo
Not sure if you're being sarcastic about the 'Steam' thing, but:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_(content_delivery)

he was reffering to something similar to this.. just.. older.. lol

Jan-18-2008 18:42 Canada

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Eldritch
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Registered: Nov 2005
Location: Sweden

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Originally posted by System101
he was reffering to something similar to this.. just.. older.. lol

LMAO

Jan-19-2008 10:11 Sweden

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BenvanGils
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ugly demo, hope the new one on 22th jan will be better

Jan-19-2008 10:21 Netherlands

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Lucidity
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Registered: Jan 2008
Location: Philadelphia

Yea, the demo or teaser, did not sound that great to me, it wasn't bad, but didn't have my eyes popping out of my head or anything

I'm not sayin its not gonna be good, cause I do like their romplers, just sayin wasn't too impressed yet. yet