Could someone create a complete guide on how to install Omnisphere in Windows? There are so many errors and no step-by-step guide on how to install it. It should also include where to download it from because I see that many people have downloaded like 8 discs and I only have 1 of 89GB. Currently, I'm struggling to get it to read my Steam folder even after granting permissions, and if i try to open the program after failing to read the Steam folder it goes blackscreen and crashes, then i have to reinstall everything again. If there's already one available, please attach the link.

 

Are you downloading the original (version 1) of Omnishpere?

You should be installing from v2.5.0 at a minimum (2021 R2R release I believe). Everything needed should be available via torrent.

Spoiler: This my current install structure

Initial Instal:
Omnisphere Installer (version 2.5.0 - 2021)
Omnisphere 2.8 Core Library (56.7GB - STEAM folder - 2022)
Bob Moog Tribute Library Installer (April 2011 from Team Air)
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Patch Library Updates:
2.6.0c
2.7.0c
2.8.0c
2.8.1c
2.8.2c

Software Updates:
2.6.4c
2.7.0f
2.8.0d
2.8.2c
2.8.3d
2.8.4d
2.8.5c
2.8.5d
2.8.5e
2.8.5f
2.8.6c

Soundsource Library Updates:
2.6.1c
2.6.2c

Bob Moog Tribute Library:
1.1
1.3c
1.4c
1.4d
1.4e
2.0c

June 11, 2024 Installed State:
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Instruments:
Omnisphere Software 2.8.c
Omnisphere Soundsources v2.6.2c
Omnisphere Patches v2.8.2c
Moog Tribute Patches v2.0c

Satellites:
Keyscape Soundsources v1.5.0c
Keyscape Patches v1.6.0c
Keyscape Creative Patches v1.6.0c

Sonic Extensions:
Nylon Sky Soundsources v1.0e
Nylon Sky Patches v1.0e
Seismic Shock Soundsources v1.0e
Seismic Shock Patches v1.0e
Unclean Machine Soundsources v1.0e
Unclean Machine Patches v1.0e
Undercurrent Soundsources v1.0e
Undercurrent Patches v1.0e

I start with the base install, activate standalone using the R2R instructions with their new Spectrasonics 2048 keygen and then, apply all updates in order. Reload standalone & click the refresh button at the bottom of the browse window. This method has given me error free installs.

Note: make sure you have the older v1.1.2 R2R keygen in case you have to patch the VST in all locations for Omnisphere v2.5.0.

C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics\plug-ins

default VST2 install folder. Examples:
C:\Program Files\VST
C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VST
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST2

 

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This won't happen on this open forum as most everyone is hip to the rules of the site - i.e. no posting warez, or links to warez, sites, torrents, etc...

 

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Installing Omnisphere is not too complicated. Here's the process that I followed as a noob. I didn't really know what I was doing, but it worked. However, if you miss any step, you will run into difficulty. Whatever step you don't understand, ask for clarification.

Disable Internet and Anti-virus!

1. Unpack your disks into one Spectrasonics folder. Place it in Documents folder.

2. Copy the Omnisphere.dll file to the folder where your plugins are located (x64). For example: C:\ ProgramFiles\VSTPlugins
(I doubt it, but It is possible that the version you downloaded has VST3. In that case, VST3 will automatically install in C:\ ProgramFiles\Common Files\VST3

3. Create a Spectrasonics folder in the ProgramData folder. (ProgramData folder is hidden by default in Windows. You may need to enable the display hidden files and folders option in Folder Settings)

3b. In this folder (C: \ ProgramData\Spectrasonics) create a shortcut to the STEAM folder inside the Spectrasonics folder you first put in the Documents folder. (VERY IMPORTANT)

4. Run the Omnisphere Software Update.exe file.

5. Disable antivirus before patching Omnisphere.dll files

6 Run Spectrasonics KeyGen.exe (as administrator) and press the PATCH button. Go to the window that opens, along the path where you copied the Omnisphere.dll file ( eg, C:\ProgramFiles\VSTPlugins) and open it in KeyGen. After a few seconds, the inscription should appear in KeyGen: Successfully patched!

7. Copy patched Omnisphere.dll file to C:\ ProgramData\Spectrasonics\plug-ins\ 64bit. (It is possible that the version you downloaded has VST3. In that case, you have to patch C:\ ProgramFiles\Common Files\VST3.) But you still need to copy the .dll file to C:\ ProgramData\Spectrasonics\plug-ins\ 64bit. (You cannot run standalone Omnisphere, if you don't copy patched .dll file to C:\ ProgramData\Spectrasonics\plug-ins\ 64bit.)

8. Launch Omnisphere from the desktop shortcut. When you first start Omnisphere, it may take 5-10 minutes. Do nothing before a full window appears. Eventually, a window will appear with the registration of Omnisphere from which you need to copy the Challenge Code by clicking the COPY button.

9. Start KeyGen again. Paste the copied Challenge Code into KeyGen in the same Challenge Code line and press the GENERATE button

The serial number is generated in KeyGen, which must be copied and pasted into the Omnisphere registration window in the Response Code line by Clicking the PASTE button. Close KeyGen.

10. Then, press the CONTINUE button and the next Omnisphere registration window will appear that indicates that the plug-in must be restarted. Reboot to verify activation, and then close


11. Install the Omnisphere 2 Data Updater.exe file that should come with your download. The Update that came with my download was v2.5.1c. I don't know the version you have.


It would be a breeze, if you follow the guide. However, be very careful where the first update (Omnisphere.dll) is installed. By default the update wants to install in Steinberg Folder. If your .dll plugins are not stored in Steinberg, make sure to browse to the folder before clicking install.
My .dll plugins are in c:\program files\vstplugins. But I did not notice that the update went to c:\program\Steinberg\vstplugins. That created a little problem which I had to fix. I don't want you to make the same mistake

 

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As a general rule, when installing from ground zero, I never even bother with activating/patching until everything is installed and updated to the latest available version. Trying to patch/activate every single update/grade will drive you absolutely insane. Just wait till the all the updates/grades you gathered have been applied, then patch and activate the final install at the end.

 

hello! This is my first post on this forum
After a very long time away from music production, I decided to start again with this beautiful hobby.
Now I have to reinstall everything from scratch on my music partition, and about that I wanted to ask you what could be the best way to install Omnisphere, In particular, after copying the large STEAM folder to the hard drive. Can I directly install the latest version of the program and its latest updates? Or should I install an earlier version first?
At the moment I have these files:
The large STEAM folder called "Omnisphere 2.8 core" and other files, which I attach as an image, because I don't know if I can write down the names of the releasers.

I forgot, I am using Windows 10 x64
Thank you, I apologize for my bad English

 

As an example, if you were starting completely from scratch. You would want to start with the original "dvd" versions you can download, which contain the Application installer, and all the factory Steam Content. Install it to the Primary drive of the computer, including everything in the soundsources aka STEAM folder. Then get the most recent version you can of the updater. Install that. You do not need to do all the middle updates at all. The newest installer will contain everything you need for installation. You do not need to do them in some line of succession.

If you want to move your Steam folder to an external drive, I would probably reboot first to be on the safe side. Move the content to the new location. Then create a symlink or however you want to do it, back to the original folder where your Steam folder had been previously located.
On a Mac, you can do this with a simple Alias. I'm not sure about PC, but it's going to be the same kind of thing. My point with this part, is that sending it to the default installation location seems to have less chance of a problem than doing the initial installation directly to an external drive. Move it there after you do the initial installation.

 

Clone, You have been very clear. i am following your suggestions and looking for the original dvd.
thank you!

 

"Installing Omnisphere is not too complicated. Here's the process that I followed as a noob. I didn't really know what I was doing, but it worked. However, if you miss any step, you will run into difficulty. Whatever step you don't understand, ask for clarification."

I followed all directions but i dont have the keygen.exe i have all three stuff from sister site that im supposed to have i have v2.8.5f from moria, v2.8 core library steam, and v2.81c patch library from moria. How do i fine the reg key?

 

I might just be dumb but ive but about 7-15 hours just for omnisphere searching through forums all over this sight just for the clearest torturial but i try and try and it does not work. I installed v2.8.2c by r2r and i turn off internet like the keygen says and it the little note that comes with the keygen says its supposed to launch a site but it does not so i turn on the internet and it still does not pop up. Every other installations have been easy besides omnisphere just soo much time used up

 

I think the most well-written installation of it for PC on here was posted by @The Pirate, from reading the pages of comments in the thread. See if you can find the original Windows thread. The first time I tried installing it on Mac it didn't work, but I did send it directly to an external SSD. And that was legit version.

Once you get a version installed correctly and working, updating is usually easier.

 

Last edited: Jul 2, 2024