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Requirements:

• Omnisphere Patches v2.6.0c or higher

• Macintosh: OSX 10.11 El Capitan or higher
• Windows: Microsoft Windows 7 or higher
• VST plugin requires host with support for VST 2.4 or higher
• 64-bit host

Omnisphere Software 2.6.2c

Includes the following fixes:

• Fixes issue where some knobs could fail to appear on GUI after load
Keyscape patch (bug present only on MacOS 10.11)
• Fixes issue where older patches with non-null Glide parameter would have
wrong glide duration
• Fixes issue when Arpeggiator is enabled: in some situations, when a chord
is played not all notes would be played

Version History:
The previous updates included the following features and fixes:

v2.6.1e
• New Auto-Play feature enhancements:
- Adds Auto-Play On/Off menu to all Browsers, located next to the Audition
button.
- When Auto-Play is On: the Audition play button now appears Blue with a
Blue outline
- When Auto-Play is Off: the Audition play button appears White with no
outline
- Auto-Play will default to On the first time that you run v2.6.1e. (You can
turn Auto-Play Off and it will be saved as a user preference)
• Enhancement: Arpeggiator is automatically disabled after user drags MIDI
clip from Arp Capture action
• Enhancement: In envelope editor, breakpoint editing of looped envelopes
does not alter loop length
• Enable mouse-wheel scrolling on mod target Bias Point note menu
• Fixes sample rate issues in Smoke Amp, Valve Radio and Radio Delay
effects
• Adds up/down stepper arrows to Filter preset menu on Layer Page
• Fixes issue where existing projects or MIDI learn templates that had
learnings for Glide duration parameter would not load those learnings
properly
• Fixes issue where come Hardware Profiles profiles where not enabling
SysEx when loading DAW project w/ HW profile
• Fixes issue in Mod Matrix Zoom where the on/off checkmark on the "Apply
to All Layers" target menu choice was not working
• Fixes issue where in Hardware Profiles the "Do you need help?" popup was
not working properly certain models
• Arpeggiator: Fixes issue where "Init Arp" menu action was not working
• Arpeggiator: Fixes issue with knob graphics on some macOS systems
• Arpeggiator: Fixes bug where long tied notes in sequence can stop mid-
note
• Arpeggiator: Fixes note playback issues after host tempo changes
• Arpeggiator: Fixes note playback issues when modulating Arp Speed
parameter
• Arpeggiator: Prevent arp from interfering with pitch bend unnecessarily
• Arpeggiator: Fixes handling of tied steps when adjusting Span parameter
• Arpeggiator: Fixes issue where captured MIDI file drag-and-drop would
break in FL Studio
• Arpeggiator: Fixes issue where notes could get stuck on due to missing
Note Off events
• Fixes issue with ProVerb pre-delay parameter restoring incorrectly in some
DAW projects
• Fixes crash in REAPER DAW when loading projects with multiple plugin
instances
• Fixes Imager effect: "Gain" knob text param display is not correct
sometimes
• Fixes issue where the Bias mod source wouldn’t incorporate Main page
octave offsets
• Fixes "Osc Type" tag sometimes not set to correct value for patches saved
in v2.5 or 2.6

v2.6.0e
• New Arpeggiator Features:
- New Arp Note Patterns (Join, Spread, Stairs Up, Stairs Down + 4 more)
- New Arp Play Modes (Loop, Chaos, Once)
- New Arp Octave options
- New Arp Step Modifiers menu: Transpose, Slide, Chords, Hi-Low & Step
Dividers
- New Arp Latch button
- New Arp Functions menu
- New dedicated Arp Presets menu
• New modulation source: "Bias"
• New indicator on patch name showing if patch needs to be saved (asterisk
after name)
• Improved resolution of Attack, Decay & Release sliders
• Expanded Glide range
• Refined Envelope Editor breakpoint editing
• Fix bug in Thriftshop speaker effect
• Fix macOS Mojave GUI and Audio Performance Issues
• Fix User Audio import crashes during import of 3 channel WAV files

v2.5.1d
• Support for macOS Mojave
• Enhancement: User Audio import by drag-and-drop into Granular page
• Enhancement: Add envelope point with a double-click
• Enhancement: Show indication of when a control is waiting for MIDI learn
to complete
• Use mouse wheel to scroll over menus items
• Fixes broken Layer linking when Shared Signal Path is switched from
"Shared" to "Normal"
• Fixed Publish Library action menu selection issue
• Fixes incorrect state of FX module On/Off when controlled via MIDI CC
• Fixes broken LFO Preset loading on Windows
• Fixes minor issue on background bitmap of Radio Delay effect
• Fixes rare crash caused by two rendering threads (host multi-core
processing enabled) that share same SS and start same note at same time
• Fixes bug in Soundsource browser (layers C,D) where user could cause
multi browser to appear
• Fixes issue in Mac installer where it would show "Waiting for volume to be
inserted.." message incorrectly
• Fixes issue where using mod wheel to adjust sliders was not working
correctly (Windows only)
• Fixes crash in Mainstage related to highlighting controls to show
modulation
• Fixes Arpeggiator sequence graphical issue when Arp Clock set to 1/1
Triplet
• Fixes EZ-phaser Mix slider parameter value display units wrong
• Fixes Smart Update: it now works when Mac users delete AU Plugin files
• Fixes FM and Ring waveform graphics not updating when layer is sampled
• Fixes envelope section's yellow underline for SSP not visible immediately
• Fixes Browser highlight rectangle misalignment on Windows
• Fixes misaligned Arp Transpose text values
• Fixed Satellite instrument background graphics issue
• Updates Browser Settings background image
• Minor tweak to background bitmaps of Power Filter effect

2.5.0d
• New Hardware Synth Integration feature
• Expanded Synthesis Features:
- Four Layers per part
- Eight LFOs per part
- Twelve Envelopes per part
- Two new State Variable Filters (12dB and 24dB)
- Doubled Mod Matrix (48 slots)
- New modulation source "Constant Bipolar"
- New modulation target "Unison Spread"
- New "Shared Signal Path" mode to recreate the signal path of hardware
synths
• Major GUI update containing the following:
- New high resolution, rescalable interface
- New Granular layout with waveform display
- New Live Mode Mixer View
- New FX Unit Preset steppers
- New Layer Level Meters
- New Stereo Part Level Meter
• Windows Multitouch Support
• GUI Link: Omnisphere follows the moves on the hardware synth by auto-
switching to the relevant page of the last moved hardware control
• New "Pitch Options" in the System page allows saving master tuning and
scale selections in multis or host sessions
• New Per-layer solo (Option+Click on A/B/C/D button)
• Cross-layer linking: new behavior for clicking on link buttons
• New Mod Matrix "All Layers" capability: when enabled, a modulation
applies to the relevant parameter in all layers
• Support for high-resolution CC values
• Show Link and Shared status when adjusting a control
• Support for foreign-languages in patch names, tags, search, etc
• Set default scaling to be 1.2x for new users
• Permit user to enter Patch ratings via numbers on computer keyboard
• New "Clear all browser learns" action on Utility menu
• Display Master Filter Frequency in Hz
• Show "Unlearn" contextual menu choice on file menus and waveform
menus
• Enlarge clickable region for some steppers to be more user-friendly
• "Auto Recall" feature in System is now a User Preference that remembers
the last library/directory from which user loaded a patch
• On menu-based parameters in the Effects racks, don't show the
"modulate .." contextual menu choice
• Fixes issue where "User Audio" was not properly importing all varieties of
loop-point data in AIF files
• Fixes issue where FX rack GUI could sometimes show random FX controls
with blue "is modulated" highlight
• Fixes issue related to Auto-audition patches when browsing: (a) fix bug
where the audition duration was sometimes truncated for patches with 3
or 4 voices; and (b) make Auto-Audition on/off a User Preference
• Fixes issue where "Reset to default" on Aux Send controls should reset to
0.0, not 0.5
• Fixes issue with a rare crash on Windows with "Les and Tob's retro Band"
multi
• Fixes issue with a rare crash in Ableton Live related to Granularity
• Fixes issue where Wacom tablet/pen devices were not working with
Omnisphere on Windows
• Fixes minor issue in background bitmap of Thriftshop Speaker FX
• Enhances Spectrasonics Updater for Windows to eliminate mention of 32-
bit

2.4.2c
• Fixes issue where Granularity module would not work correctly in some
scenarios (primarily on Windows)
• Fixes issue where some soundsources would not load properly

2.4.1d
• Fixes issue where patch-loads could be slow in some disk/OS
configurations (especially on Windows)
• Fixes issue where Pro Tools GUI can temporarily freeze when loading
Keyscape patches in Omnisphere
• Standalone: Fixes issue where Sample Rate menu displays incorrect values
when changing between output devices
• Standalone: Adds explicit check for the AU component during the
standalone startup sequence
• Standalone: Fixes issues where ASIO driver selection causes standalone
app crash on Windows 10
• Standalone: Fixes issues where the Tempo slider interaction forced main
plugin window in front of all other windows
• Standalone: crash in some rare situations
• Fixes issue where text-entry can show Chinese characters (only Sonar host,
and only on Windows)
• Installers: Improved DLM/USB installer so user cannot accidentally choose
the source STEAM folder

2.4.0f
• New Standalone application
• Smart Update system enabled
• Remote control loading of patches and multis via MIDI Program Change,
CCs or Notes
• “Enter Parameter Value” feature to set parameter to a specific value
• Up to 2X GUI magnification options
• New Modulation sources: “3-Step” and “4-Step” and Unipolar sources
• Adds detents to Arpeggiator Speed knob
• MIDI CC learn and host automation can now be used for parameters
controlled by menus and radio buttons
• Increases resolution when using Shift key to adjust knobs/sliders values
• Fixes issue where in Logic 10.3 notes could be truncated when transport
was started exactly at beginning of a chord
• Eliminates zippering audio artifacts when modulating some parameters
• Fixes issue where re-installing a .omnisphere library caused many dialogs
to popup
• Fixes issue where synced LFO lost phase sync when rate was modulated
• Fixes issue where boolean filtering was not working in soundsource
browser
• Fixes issue where loading Harmonia presets caused soundsource to get
reloaded
• Fixes issue where right-clicking to modulate cutoff with envelope didn't
work
• Fixes issue where low-level noise was produced in Mainstage host when
chorus effect was on
• Fixes issue where Pro-Verb “Freeze” parameter was not behaving as
expected
• Fixes issue where browser category resets to “All” after multiple categories
are selected
• Fixes issue where “Undo” caused FX parameters to change unexpectedly
after save
• Fixes issue where the LFO Rate param display was incorrect when sync was
Off
• Fixes issue with the Arpeggiator on factory patch “Analog Bass Drive”
• Fixes issue where ProVerb “Predelay” parameter did not restore correctly
when host buffer is >= 2048
• Fixes issue where Publish Library menu would show no items if STEAM was
within folder named “Factory”
• Fixes issue where filter switch was not immediate
• Fixes issue where patches with several Innerspace effect units took a long
time to load
• Fixes issue where UVI filter could produce a noise burst
• Fixes issue where Legato samples would only play in one layer
• Fixes crash related to Thriftshop speaker
• Fixes issue where a .omnisphere file couldn't be installed from Windows
top-level folder
• Fixes issue where Harmonia waveform menu showed doubled text for
Synth Osc
• Fixes issue where Arpeggiator Speed knob could get stuck if adjusting
while Alt was pressed
• Fixes a minor memory leak
• Fixes issue where plugin can deadlock when adjusting arpeg parameters
• NOTE: Patches saved in version 2.4 or later are not compatible with older
versions of Omnisphere

2.3.2h
• Fixes issue where sustain pedal could trigger Synth sound if KeyTracking
was Off
• Fixes issue where sustain pedal up/down events could interfere with LFO
triggers and modulation.
• Fixes issue regarding rare possibility of crash in Arpeggiator
• Fixes minor memory leak

2.3.2f
• New button on Soundsource Zoom pane to control whether or not pedal
sounds go thru Effects rack
• Knob controls: increase sensitivity of Shift key for finer adjustments
• Increase limit on number of custom controls on GUI for Keyscape patches
• Permit modulating filter Cutoff with monophonic mod envelope via right-
click "Modulate with Envelope"
• Fixes issue with Harmonizer Mix where dry signal for synth sounds was
always output
• Fixes issue when modulating Arp speed where modulation was not applied
to new notes
• Fixes issue where "Install .omnisphere" action did not correctly list items in
browser when finished
• Fixes issue of a rare crash related to Sample File Server
• Fixes issue where Speed slider on Filter Envelope Zoom was not
responding to modulations while a note is playing
• Fixes issue where adjusting Filter knobs (Cutoff, Res, etc) while the filter
envelope was looping caused audio artifacts
• Fixes issue where Analog Chorus effect can produce audio glitches if
chorus Warmth is enabled and a Juicy LP filter enabled and square synth
wave playing
• Fixes issue where "Lock All" Sound Lock on browser would prevent
Soundsources from changing
• Fixes issue where dropping a User Audio WAV file into Layer B would load
it into Layer A after import completed

2.3.1
• Mac installer fully functional on MacOS 10.12 Sierra
• Enhanced Windows installer
• Fixes issue with Clock Speed menu where it would not show "Normal"
setting after selecting a setting other than "Normal"
• Fixes issue where "Redo" option could be improperly displayed

2.3.0h
• Compatibility with Keyscape
• Redo/Undo functionality
• Collapse/Expand Mini Browser
• Mini Browser Ratings
• Streaming improvements
• Note Stealing improvements
• Progressive Loading improvements
• Add new "Custom Tab Reset" user preference button on System pane
• Aux Rack FX Return is modulatable
• Fixes "Error 7400" issue in Pro Tools 10
• Fixes issue where Mac installer could crash or fail on OSX 10.12 Sierra
• Fixes issue where Mac media installer could prompt user to insert volume B
several times

2.2.0g
• Bypass all effects by pressing the LED below FX button
• Move effects within effects rack by dragging
• Phase invert button on sublayer mixer in Soundsource Zoom
• Latch mode: terminate all notes when host transport is stopped
• Improved Browser performance
• Improved Patch-loading time on Windows
• Fixes crash when bouncing/freezing large amount of compressed audio
files
• Changing effect type was not clearing out the effect's mod matrix slots
• Fixes bug where Ultrachorus effect could create excessively-loud volumes
• Fixes bug where Chorus Echo effect delay time could be wrong after
changing host sample rate
• Fixes bug in Toxic Smasher effect where it could produce an unwanted
"chirp" sound at end of notes
• Fixes issue with Doubling Power Chords Patch
• Fixes issue with notes terminating if Solo is enabled and sustain pedal is
depressed
• After dropping a MIDI groove into Arpeggiator, some groove indicators
were not being displayed

2.1.0d
• Improved GUI popup time
• New "Publish Library" feature
• Improvements to sharing features
• On/Off buttons for Osc modules in Layer Pages
• User Audio Import: unique-ify name rather than overwrite existing sound
• Show "N/A" in Harmonia Zoom osc menus when using sampled source
• Clear all Sound Lock checkmarks when Multi or Patch is Initialized
• Sound Match does not switch to All directory in Mini Browser
• Sample Thinning not recalling properly
• Header graphics can get into confused state
• Plugin hangs loading impulse file in a certain way
• Mini Mod Matrix becomes inoperative in certain situations
• Crackling sound in Bass Feeder Patch
• Ultra Chorus rate change causes unwanted delay in Ableton Live
• Waveshaper "AMP" audio path can cause audio glitches (Windows only)
• Improperly highlighted keys in Stack pane

2.0.3d
• Round Robin menu on System pane always did Sequential
• Mod Matrix target menu text can be too wide for text box
• Browser Directory text can extend past box if directory name is long
• Rare deadlock on startup related to lock governing memory usage text
update
• Cannot create Smoke Amp FX in a Multi FX rack

2.0.2d
• Adds user preference in Browser Settings to select if Mini-Browser should
respond to up/down arrow keys
• Fixes crashes when close plugin in a certain way, related to Trilian Controls
• Ensure that Start slider range behavior is consistent and accurate
• Crash related to Frequency Slider on FM page
• Hosts stop playing audio sporadically when impulse files used in Effects
rack

2.0.1c
• All knob & slider parameter displays show value 1.000 when Arp Swing is
modulated
• Aftertouch has different reset behavior than v1.5
• Crash related to User Preferences when running 2 or more instances
• Problem restoring arpeggiator sequences which have rests and have the
length parameter turned down
• Windows non-English-language computers permissions issue
• Tempo in effects that had Sync option was not initialized properly with
host tempo value