Dystopian Rains for Omnisphere 3 and 2 - Unify 2 Enhanced

Dystopian Rains is a deeply expressive rain-inspired sound design collection for Omnisphere 3 and Unify 2. The collection includes 231 meticulously crafted patches, featuring 53 new creations by Peter Gagliardi and new original sounds by Jason Schoepfer. It also adds 10 new Effects Template Multis and 30 custom patch backgrounds for Unify 2, providing an expansive toolkit for cinematic, ambient, and experimental music production.

Recorded in pristine 24-bit 96kHz across Canada’s prairies, mountains, and coastlines, the collection captures rain in all its forms including soft drizzles, urban showers, torrential downpours, and distant thunder. Organic field recordings are layered with innovative textures, expressive pads, playable textures, and percussive elements derived from Omnisphere’s factory phrases. These combine to form the New Earth instruments, offering sonic tools that convey both isolation and renewal.

Advanced programming allows patches to morph seamlessly between four custom samples, evolving dynamically with each performance. Subtle atmospheres can intensify into full storms, while layered textures transform into rich cinematic soundscapes, delivering unmatched depth and emotional resonance.

Multis are categorized for inspiration and workflow:

Scenes for instant thematic landscapes

Layers for evolving textures and immersive sound design

Ambience for underscoring, soundscapes, and cinematic atmospheres

With its combination of pristine field recordings, expressive playable textures, and innovative sound design, Dystopian Rains offers a uniquely evocative palette for composers, producers, and sound designers seeking cinematic and emotionally resonant rain-driven sounds.

Updated: Apr 8, 2026

Original Release Date: Jul 3, 2020