Description
Overview
Ascension is a specialized patch library for Spectrasonics Omnisphere, meticulously designed to provide producers and composers with a professional arsenal of risers and swells. Moving beyond static samples, Ascension offers 276 custom-crafted patches that leverage Omnisphere’s powerful synthesis engine and sonic resources to create dynamic, tempo-synced transitions.
The library is engineered to eliminate the guesswork of timing builds. By providing patches in specific bar iterations, Ascension ensures that every crescendo hits its peak exactly where it needs to, regardless of your project’s tempo, providing a seamless workflow for high-energy transitions and cinematic anticipation.
Key Details
- Extensive Patch Collection: Includes 276 high-quality risers and swells tailored for modern production, pulling from Omnisphere’s synthesis engine and sonic fireworks.
- Tempo-Synced Iterations: Patches are organized into 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 bar versions to ensure perfect alignment with your song structure and precise ending points.
- Dynamic Post-Crescendo: Unlike standard libraries, these sounds can hold and transform into intro drones or pulsations after the peak, allowing for fluid transitions into the next section.
- Side-Chain Simulation: Integrated modulation wheel control allows you to emulate a “four on the floor” pumping effect via a side-chain compression simulator.
- Performance Optimized: Many patches are optimized for use with The Orb, providing enhanced real-time control for live stage performances and studio tweaking.
Use Cases
- EDM & Dance Production: Create professional-grade builds and drops with tempo-accurate risers and pumping side-chain effects.
- Film & Television Scoring: Build tension and cinematic anticipation using long-form swells and evolving drones.
- DJ Sets: Utilize the Orb-optimized patches for real-time sonic manipulation and seamless transitions during live performances.
- Sound Design: Use the synthesis-based patches as a foundation for unique transition effects and atmospheric textures.
Installation
Ascension is delivered as a digital download. After purchase, follow the publisher’s instructions to download the library and authorize your license.
Important: Ensure that your Spectrasonics Omnisphere installation is updated to the required version before attempting to install the patch library. Once installed, scan your plugin folders within your DAW to access the new Ascension presets.
Compatibility
- Required Software: Spectrasonics Omnisphere
- Supported Versions: Omnisphere version 2 and version 3
- Minimum Version: Omnisphere version 2.6 or higher is required for installation
- Update Note: Registered Omnisphere users can update their software for free via their Spectrasonics User Account.
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: ILIO
- SKU: ILIO-IL-ASCN
- Edition: Ascension Patch Library for Omnisphere
- Delivery Format: Digital software license and download
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Platform: Spectrasonics Omnisphere
- Additional Details: Requires Spectrasonics Omnisphere v2.6 or higher (Omnisphere version 2 and 3 supported)
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (http://www.ilio.com/products/ilio-downloads/ascension).
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