Keyscape Explained

Spectrasonics has another hit on their hands with Keyscape, the new virtual keyboard instrument “mega-library”. Join Eli Krantzberg in these comprehensive Keyscape video tutorials, explaining all the features and functions, as well as cool, creative tips & tricks!

Working with Keyscape

• Introduction (01:08) - Learn about what will be covered in this video series.

• Browsing the Patches (05:03) - Learn how to navigate the browser by category and model, use the search field, sort and navigate the search results, and set favorites.

• Saving & Managing Patches (03:33) - Learn how to save and manage customized patches.

• Managing Resources (06:17) - Explore ways of optimizing your computing resources via sample thinning, limiting voices, adjusting streaming settings, and more.

• Custom Controls (07:08) - Explore some of the performance, mix, timbre, and FX controls available to shape Keyscape’s acoustic piano sounds.

• Other Custom Controls (07:07) - Discover some of the compression, tape, modulation, amplifier, and wah wah controls used on various keyboard models.

• MIDI Learn (05:54) - See how to gain more control over Keyscape’s sound shaping features by mapping physical knobs and sliders to control movement parameter movements in real time.

• Host Automation (03:13) - Learn how to control Keyscape’s sound shaping parameters via traditional host based automation within your DAW.

Keyscape + Omnisphere

• Keyscape + Omniphere 2 Setup (02:32) - Learn how to authorize, browse, and load Keyscape sounds into Omnisphere 2.

• Create Your Own Duos or Trios! (02:57) - Listen as unique Keyscape combinations are layered together within Omnisphere 2.

• KeySphere Sounds (02:37) - Take it to the next level by layering Omnisphere and Keyscape patches together for rich thick textures.

• Sound Match & Sound Lock (05:03) - Explore these two features as a means of creating interesting and unique layers to match with Keyscape sounds.

• Live Mode (03:17) - Explore Omnisphere’s Live Mode as a means of quickly switching between or layering multiple Keyscape sounds and Omnisphere patches.

• Stack Mode (04:53) - Hear how Stack mode is used to split,layer, and crossfade Keyscape and Omnisphere sounds.

• KeySphere FX & Arpeggiator (04:35) - Explore some ways to couple Omnisphere’s built in FX and arpeggiator section with Keyscape patches.

• Synthesis Tools (05:59) - When opened in Omnisphere, all the Omnisphere synthesis tools can be applied to Keyscape samples; including FM synthesis, ring modulation, wavetable synthesis, granular synthesis, and more.