Luftrum – Symbiotic Volume 2 (Omnisphere 3)

• Collaborative Sound Design: A boutique soundbank co-crafted by veteran sound designers Luftrum (55 patches) and Tom Wolfe (15 patches), marrying two distinct compositional sensibilities into one cohesive sonic universe.
• Expressive Real-Time Performance Controls: Every preset features assigned Modulation Wheel and polyphonic/channel Aftertouch routing for dynamic filter swells, vibrato transitions, and evolving timbral shifts.
• Organic Meets Electronic: Blends analog synthesizer warmth with digital granular synthesis and acoustic field textures, oscillating between intimate earthly sounds and deep-space celestial atmospheres.
• Vangelis-Inspired Character: Features lush analog poly-synth keys, brassy resonant leads, and sweeping CS-80-style pads evoking classic cinematic synth scores.
• 27 Bonus Mutation Presets: An extra curated suite of 27 reimagined patches generated using Omnisphere's Mutation engine for rapid variations and unexpected textures.
• Bonus 4K Nebula Wallpapers: Includes six high-resolution desktop backgrounds depicting deep-space nebulae to set an immersive studio mood.

A Dialogue Between Earth and Deep Space
Symbiotic Volume 2 continues the acclaimed collaborative sound design series from Luftrum, this time teaming up with renowned UK sound designer Tom Wolfe. Originating from discussions at the annual Superbooth synthesizer gathering in Berlin, the project fuses Luftrum’s signature cinematic warmth and expansive reverb spaces with Wolfe’s minimalist, granular, and emotionally nuanced programming techniques.

The soundbank moves fluidly across dual sonic landscapes: warm, tape-saturated acoustic textures that feel grounded and tactile, contrasted against vast, shimmering electronic soundscapes evoking the infinite silence of deep space.

Expressive Real-Time Modulation
Rather than static presets, every instrument in Symbiotic Volume 2 is built as an interactive performance instrument. Engaging the mod wheel peels back hidden filter resonances or engages complex LFO movements, while applying aftertouch allows keys and pads to swell with organic vibrato, sub-harmonics, or subtle tape warble—making it an ideal toolkit for film scoring, ambient games, and modern electronic arrangements.

Included Patches & Breakdown (97 Presets Total):

• Core Soundbank (70 Presets: 55 by Luftrum, 15 by Tom Wolfe):

  • Cinematic & Evolving Pads: Sweeping ambient blankets, shimmering glass textures, and expansive cosmic drones.
  • Vangelis-Esque Keys & Brass: Warm analog poly-synths, brassy vintage leads, and drifting CS-80-inspired keys.
  • Floating Space Arpeggios & Sequences: Rhythmic, generative clock-synced pulses, hypnotic plucks, and delicate electronic arps.
  • Organic & Hybrid Soundscapes: Granular acoustic textures, bowed metal, and field-recording-infused drones.

• Bonus Mutation Collection (27 Presets):

  • Curated alternative versions generated and refined via Omnisphere’s internal Mutation feature, providing experimental timbral shifts, darker filtering, and warped delay tails.

• Visual Assets:

  • 6 High-resolution (4K) deep-space nebula desktop wallpapers.

Soundbank Specifications:

• Package Format: Spectrasonics .omnisphere package
• Audio Core: Native 24-bit / 48 kHz stereo custom multisamples and DSP wavetables
• Engine Compatibility: Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.8+ / Omnisphere 3
• Tagging: Fully tagged with metadata categories, sound types, moods, and author credits for fast browser filtering

Compatible Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs via Omnisphere):

• Image-Line FL Studio
• Ableton Live (All 64-bit versions)
• Apple Logic Pro
• Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo
• PreSonus Studio One
• Cockos REAPER
• Bitwig Studio
• Avid Pro Tools

Installation Steps:

1. Open your DAW and load an instance of Spectrasonics Omnisphere.
2. In the Omnisphere interface, click the Utility button on the top navigation bar.
3. Select Install .omnisphere from the dropdown menu.
4. In the file dialogue, browse to and select the Luftrum - Symbiotic Volume 2.omnisphere package file.
5. Click Open and wait while Omnisphere unpacks the patch files and user sample assets into your STEAM library directory.
6. A dialog box will confirm: "Installation complete."
7. Open the patch browser, select User or Directories, locate Symbiotic Volume 2, and begin auditioning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: Where does Omnisphere extract the soundbank data?
  A: It extracts directly into your configured STEAM directory (typically C:\ProgramData\Spectrasonics\STEAM\Omnisphere\Settings Library\Patches\User\).
• Q: Do I need to perform a library refresh after installation?
  A: In most cases, Omnisphere automatically refreshes its cache. If the bank does not appear immediately, click the Magnifying Glass icon to open the Patch Browser and click the circular Refresh button at the bottom left.
• Q: Why do some presets sound static when played from my MIDI controller?
  A: These patches are heavily reliant on the Modulation Wheel (CC1) and Aftertouch. Push the mod wheel forward and apply pressure to the keys to engage the expressive filter envelopes, shimmer reverbs, and secondary oscillator layers.