Omnisphere 3 library switch takes 10 seconds

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  1. ArticStorm

    ArticStorm Moderator Staff Member

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    why should this change anything?

    admin mode just has more rights, but no speed restrictions. why would they, lots of stuff is done in admin, would be crazy if there were speed restrictions.
     
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    I'm gonna try that now.
    i have noticed something weird. All files inside the Core Library folder are very small... And this straight for the R2R archives... upload_2025-12-4_12-13-37.png
     
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    They rearrange the Library, lots of the db files are there, but are zero bytes.
    Is this the STEAM download for v3 from sister page?
    Then it is correct.
     
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    yes it is from the sister site downloads
     
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    I can't find any STEAM.db on my drive or on any other drive... :dunno:
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    Pollux? Castor? they're my homies!!
     
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    Hey @yabiss, this should work:

    GO TO:
    C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics\STEAM\Omnisphere\Soundsources\User
    Delete the zmap.index and load the Standalone Omnisphere to rebuild the Presets!


    How Do I Find My STEAM or SAGE Folder?

    On Windows, the Spectrasonics folder is located here:

    C:/ ProgramData/ Spectrasonics

    Note: The ProgramData folder is a hidden folder by default on Windows, so you'll need to
    "Show Hidden Files and Folders" in your Control Panel / Folder Options.

    Source: www.spectrasonics.net/support/knowledgebase/article/view/27/21

    Delete the Index File to Force Rebuild:
    • Navigate to your STEAM folder.
    • Inside, go to the Soundsources subfolder (or root if not present).
    • Find and delete the file named zmap.index (it may be hidden; enable "Show hidden files" on Windows or use Finder's "Show All"
    • This file stores path references; deleting it triggers Omnisphere to rescan and rebuild the database with updated paths.
    C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics\STEAM\Omnisphere\Soundsources\User

    zmap.index

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    I couldn't find the STEAM.db anywhere. Bold as I am, I've deleted the whole fSTEAM older - and yes - it solved the issue with category switches and works as supposed! Thank you very much for your help! I will have to reinstall my 3rd party libraries again, but for me was abolutely worth it in terms of speed[/QUOTE]


     
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