Omnisphere
Universal version latest seen at v3.0.2c · Reported by 25 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (7):
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Omnisphere is a flagship software synthesizer and virtual instrument from Spectrasonics, used by music producers, sound designers, composers and recording artists worldwide. It is primarily deployed as a VST, AU, or AAX plugin within digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Cubase, though a standalone application version is also included. The synthesizer features over 14,000 presets, a hybrid synthesis engine combining granular, wavetable, and sample-based methods, an extensive modulation matrix, and a comprehensive effects suite including convolution reverb, delays, and distortion. Omnisphere is known for its deep sound-design capabilities with up to 20 oscillators per patch, 34 filter types, and performance tools like Stack and Live modes for real-time layering. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of Omnisphere is already available from Spectrasonics and has been confirmed running on M-series Macs. To get the native version: if you have an older build of Omnisphere running under Rosetta, the simplest path is to open Omnisphere and use the "Get Updates" feature available on the splash screen — this will automatically pull the latest native build. Alternatively, log into your Spectrasonics User Account online and download the update from there. The native build runs natively as a VST, AU, or AAX plugin depending on which format your DAW uses, and you will see noticeably better performance, lower latency at small buffer sizes, and improved battery life compared to the Intel version running under Rosetta. Your existing patches, presets, and settings carry over without any manual migration.
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