Can omnisphere 2 plugin be used with omnisphere 3 new library ? I want to upgrade but I have saved so many vstpresets from omnisphere 2,so I'll have to keep both if I choose to.

Also does the new library include all sounds from 2?

Lastly how will get my ratings within the plugin if I upgrade?

 

anyone?

 

3 is backwards compatible.

 

You can't run version 2 and version 3 on the same machine. However, as Moogerfooger already stated, version 3 is backwards compatible. Patches from previous versions of omnisphere (1&2) are saved in the 'Legacy' section, and 3rd party presets, and user-created patches, from version 2 will load and play perfectly.

It's a big read, but it's all here: https://support.spectrasonics.net/manual/Omnisphere3/

 

@brazytupac!

1. Spectrasonics - Omnisphere 3 STEAM Core Library - 56.7 GB

You don't need to uninstall anything, you simply overwrite the data of the new version 3 - just copy and paste! C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics\STEAM\Omnisphere

2. If you do decide to update, please back up your settings and presets beforehand.

Hidden folder

C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics\STEAM\Omnisphere\Settings Library
C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics\STEAM\Omnisphere\Settings Library\Presets
C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics\STEAM\Omnisphere\Settings Library\User Tags

 

Last edited: Apr 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM

what about Sonic Extensions?

 

Spectrasonics Omnisphere - Extensions cannot be installed...
Reply #2
https://audiosex.pro/threads/spectrasonics-omnisphere-extensions-cannot-be-installed.63915/

To authorize:

1) exit Omnisphere (if loaded);
2) go offline;
3) run omnisphere standalone;
4) it will ask you to authorize the extension;
5) follow normal auth method for omnisphere.

that's all.

 

Sonic Extensions totally can be intalled on both V2 and V3, worked for me anyway on WiN10 PC

 

Seems like sonic extensions exist only in steam folder. Installing v3, then activating in standalone as suggested.
All extensions work and also old projects with omni V2 open seamless.

 

okay now what's left with is how I'm gonna have access to my omnisphere 2 vstpresets work with omnishpere 3,

 

There are two options:

1. Open Omnisphere 3, then select install.omnsphere from the menu
2. or load your *.FXP (Single Presets) or VSTPRESET (VST3) files with your DAW.

There's a "Refresh" button at the bottom of the browser window!

If you tell me which DAW you're using or provide a screenshot of your data/presets, I can help you more precisely.

 

I'm using cubase, what do you mean by screenshot of presets? What I know is once its a different plugin cubase or fl can't recognize it, u can't even load vstpreset for vst3 plugin with its vst2 version of the same plugin. so how ?

 

If you load FL Studio and open Omnisphere 3, you can load your presets using the wrapper! Please try it out!



The Wrapper is a software interface/layer between instrument / effect plugins and FL Studio. All controls are common to all plugins (FL native & VST), while the plugin options (7) only appear on Wrappers hosting VST format plugins. The Wrapper provides compatibility with the VST 1, 2 & 3 standards (the screenshot below demonstrates the Fruity Wrapper hosting the 'Drumaxx' VSTi plugin). More information on installing and using 3rd party VST/DX plugins here.

• Presets
  • Load preset/bank - Allows you to import a standard VST bank (FXB) or preset (FXP) in the currently hosted plugin instance. A bank replaces all of the programs for this plugin instance, while loading a preset replaces only the currently active program.
  • Save preset - Allows you to export the current patch as a VST preset (FXP).
  • Save all - Exports all programs in the bank as individual VST presets (FXP).

https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-learning/fl-studio-online-manual/html/plugins/wrapper.htm

I wanted to know what format your user presets are in: *.FXP, VSTPRESET, or OMNISPHERE!


Open Omnisphere 3, then select install.omnsphere from the menu

Adding Sounds (OMNISPHERE)
Adding sounds to your library that have been Shared by other Omnisphere users is simple!
https://support.spectrasonics.net/manual/Omnisphere3/30/en/topic/sharing-page04

 

okay cool but its .vstpreset

 

If you have installed Omnisphere 3 as a VST3, you can also load and play the VSTPRESETS (VST3) with FL Studio using the "LOAD" button.

 

okay will try it , thanks