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How to load presets in Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3

Back up first, then load your SoundShop presets in Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 with the steps below.

This guide has 4 steps, start to finish. A printable PDF of it is also in every pack download.

The steps

1. Update Omnisphere 3

These presets will not open in Omnisphere 2. Click the Spectrasonics logo (upper right) to see the splash screen. If it says Updates are available!, click GET UPDATES, log in, and run the installer it downloads.

2. Back up your sounds

On a Mac, open Finder, choose Go > Go to Folder, type ~/Library and open Application Support > Spectrasonics > STEAM. On Windows it lives in C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics, a hidden folder, so turn on Show Hidden Files and Folders first. Copy the Patches > User and Multis > User folders from STEAM > Omnisphere > Settings Library to another drive.

3. Install the .omnisphere file

Click the Utility Menu (the three-line button, upper left) and choose Install .omnisphere. Pick the .omnisphere file inside 1 - Presets (it may be in a subfolder). A report shows what is inside. Click OK. In the Patch browser, open the Directory menu and choose Sharing. Multis are under Sharing in the Multi browser.

4. Test out your new presets

You are good to go! Play through the sounds and see what inspires you. Don't forget to tag the artist on social media if you share something. They would love to hear how you are using their presets.

Troubleshooting

  • Use the .omnisphere file, not the loose .prt_omn files. It carries every sound.

Questions

No Sharing folder?

Click the circular Refresh arrow at the bottom of the browser.

Have an Omnisphere 2 pack?

It works in Omnisphere 3 too. Install it with the same steps as the Omnisphere 2 guide.

Presets for the Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3

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