The data files for Omnisphere are stored in your STEAM folder. When you update your patches or soundsources, you are updating files in your STEAM folder, which was created when you originally installed Omnisphere. Your STEAM folder is located inside your Spectrasonics folder. See the instructions below to find your Spectrasonics folder.
1. Where is the Spectrasonics program located?
Our instruments operate as both standalone programs/applications and as plugin instruments designed to work inside of a DAW/Sequencer/ Host.
Steam Folder Omnisphere
On an Apple computer, you'll find the standalone application in your Applications folder. On Windows, you'll find the standalone shortcut on your desktop or in your STEAM folder. You can also use your DAW/Sequencer/Host to open Spectrasonics instruments.
2. What is a DAW/Sequencer/Host?
A DAW is a Digital Audio Workstation, also referred to as a Sequencer or Host; example: Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Sonar, Ableton Live, etc.
3. I have a DAW/Sequencer/Host. How do I open my Spectrasonics Instrument?
Omnisphere Steam File
We have made convenient step-by-step tutorials for using our instruments in most major DAW/Sequencer/Hosts.
For Omnisphere and Trilian, go HERE. For Stylus RMX, go HERE.
4. What is a User Account, and why do I need one?
The Spectrasonics User Account system allows quick access to your Spectrasonics products and information. This way, you'll have access to the latest instrument Updates, as well as the Authorization area, where you can authorize your computer to use your new instrument. If you don't have a User Account, start by creating one HERE.