Knowledgebase Installation Troubleshooting Search All General Licensing Installation Authorization Using Your Instruments Updating Your Instruments Legacy Troubleshooting. No problems with the download (except the batteries died after 2 1/2 hours and 6 minutes left to download on my MacBook Pro but that was caused by my own stupidity) or with the installation or authorization. First impression of Omnisphere 2 is that it sounds more detailed. I don't know if that's true but that's what first hit me.
How do I get Keyscape?
Keyscape is available to purchase as of the 12th September. Keyscape will be available to purchase from Time+Space as a boxed product (contents on a USB drive). More details here.
Is there a DEMO version of Keyscape I can try?
Because of the size of Spectrasonics instruments, they do not offer demo versions. However, you can watch the product videos for more details, as well as contact us at Time+Space with any queries you may have.
If I buy the Boxed version of Keyscape, will I also be able to get a download in the future?
Spectrasonics is keenly aware that there are numerous scenarios when the convenience of downloading or the speed of USB drives would be a preferred form of installation for different types of users. To address all the various user needs and scenarios, Spectrasonics has a Support Services area that offers Alternative Installation USB Drives and Additional Download Installations. These services are available for registered users within your Spectrasonics user area.
Is Keyscape a stand-alone app or a plugin?
It's a plugin that works in all the major DAWs and plugin hosts that support VST/AU/AAX platforms, as well as having a standalone version in the most recent update.
Do I need to have Omnisphere to use it?
No, Keyscape is its own instrument, and a very powerful one! Having said that, loading Keyscape sounds in will allow you to further modify them using Omnisphere's synthesis features, as well as creating layers and splits, combining them with Omnisphere sounds. The possibilities are truly endless!
Is the 'Lite' install sold separately?
No. There is a single version of Keyscape that offers two installation options: 'Full' (77GB) which installs the complete collection of instruments, or 'Lite' (30GB), which installs a smaller selection of essential instruments for live performance.
Which sounds are included in the 'Lite' Installation?
The 'Lite' installation includes a small collection of models that uses only 30 GB of drive space - perfect for live rigs. You will find sounds created using the following:
Hohner Clavinet C
JD-800 Crystal Rhodes
LA Custom C7 Grand Piano
MK-80 Contemporary Rhodes
MKS-20 E Piano
MKS-20 Electric Grand
MKS-20 Vibes
Rhodes - Classic Mark I
Rhodes - LA Custom 'E'
Wurlitzer 140B
How many sounds does Keyscape come with?
Keyscape comes with over 500 sounds! These have then been used to create hundreds of patches and duo patches.
Will it work with my controller keyboard?
Yes! The highly dynamic and expressive instruments in Keyscape have been recorded with incredible depth, so it is important to set Keyscape to respond properly to your keyboard controller. Keyscape includes a variety of velocity curves optimized specifically for the most popular keyboard and controllers.
Does Keyscape include a manual?
All Spectrasonics instruments include a comprehensive online Reference Guide, which is accessible directly through the plugin. The integrated Reference Guide is searchable and is kept up to date with the software releases.
Is Keyscape 64 bit?
Yes! All Spectrasonics instruments are 64-bit native on both Mac and Windows.
Can I use Keyscape 32 bit?
No, but if you have Omnisphere 2 you can load the Keyscape sounds into Omnisphere 2 running in a 32 bit host.
Can I install Keyscape on a different drive?
Yes, you can install the library to a secondary or external drive. For best results, we recommend installing Keyscape on a Solid State Drive.
My system meets the minimum requirements. Will Keyscape run well in my computer?
Yes, although as is the case with all virtual instruments, how well it runs depends on a lot of factors that go beyond the system you have (host, which other plugins are running, etc.). For cases where performance is an issue, Keyscape Patches have a 'Thinning' button that loads a version of the sound that uses less resources.
ProgramData is normally a hidden file. To 'Show Hidden Files' go to Start Menu/Control Pane/Appearance And Personalization/Folder Options/View tab. Select the 'Show Hidden Files and Folders' option and hit 'Apply'
On Windows XP, the Spectrasonics folder is located here:
C:Documents And SettingsAll UsersApplication DataSpectrasonics
Documents And Settings is normally a hidden file. To 'Show Hidden Files' go to Start Menu/Control Options/Folder Options//View tab. Select the 'Show Hidden Files and Folders' option and hit 'Apply'
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. Inside your Spectrasonics folder you'll find STEAM, which may be the STEAM folder, or it may be an alias (Mac) or Shortcut (Window) to the STEAM folder.
On Mac, the Spectrasonics folder is located here:
Macintosh HD/Users//Library/Application Support/Spectrasonics
From Mac OS X 10.7 and higher, Apple have made the User - Library folder a hidden folder by default. This is to stop general Mac users fiddling with settings, however, music makers will require using this folder from time to time.
Please see the handy article below on how to unhide your User Library folder in Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
On Windows Vista and Windows 7, the Spectrasonics folder is located here:
C:ProgramDataSpectrasonics
ProgramData is normally a hidden file. To 'Show Hidden Files' go to Start Menu/Control Pane/Appearance And Personalization/Folder Options/View tab. Select the 'Show Hidden Files and Folders' option and hit 'Apply'
On Windows XP, the Spectrasonics folder is located here:
C:Documents And SettingsAll UsersApplication DataSpectrasonics
Documents And Settings is normally a hidden file. To 'Show Hidden Files' go to Start Menu/Control Options/Folder Options//View tab. Select the 'Show Hidden Files and Folders' option and hit 'Apply'
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Storing sound files on a secondary drive
If you are wanting to store your Omnisphere audio files on a second hard drive, you can put the Spectrasonics/STEAM folder onto your second drive. You will then need to create an alias or 'short cut' to this location on your main Mac or Windows drive. You can create an alias (Mac) or a short cut (Windows) by right-clicking (ctrl+click for Mac users) the STEAM folder and selecting it from the menu.
Once you have done this, you will then need to either locate or create the following folder on your main drive:
On Mac, the Spectrasonics folder needs to be created here:
Macintosh HD/Users//Library/Application Support/Spectrasonics
On Windows Vista and Windows 7, the Spectrasonics folder needs to be located here:
C:ProgramDataSpectrasonics
On Windows XP, the Spectrasonics folder needs to be created here:
C:Documents And SettingsAll UsersApplication DataSpectrasonics
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You will then need to move the STEAM alias folder (or the STEAM short cut folder) into the Spectrasonics folder on your main drive.
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Note: On Mac, once you have placed the 'STEAM alias' folder on your main drive, you will need to rename it removing the word alias from the file, otherwise it will not work. You should now have a 'STEAM' folder on your main drive that is pointing to its actual location on your second drive.
Now when you close and re-launch your host application, Omnisphere should be pulling the audio files from off of the second hard drive.
