Apollo 2: Cinematic Guitars by Vir2 Instruments Kontakt instrument interface

Apollo 2: Cinematic Guitars – Kontakt Instrument for Ambient and Cinematic Guitar

Apollo 2: Cinematic Guitars is a Kontakt instrument from Vir2 Instruments built around layerable guitar engines, chromatically sampled guitars and ready-made snapshots for cinematic, ambient and post-rock production.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately

VST2AUAAXRTASStandaloneKontaktWindowsmacOS64-bit

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01Overview

Apollo 2 is the sequel to Vir2 Instruments' Apollo, rebuilt with a new interface and all-new samples. The library draws on guitars, amps and pedals recorded for the purpose, covering swells, drones, plucks, licks and atonal guitar effects. Its five engines can be layered or played independently, so producers can build guitar textures without relying on a single guitar sound. It requires Kontakt.

Best for

Cinematic guitar textures
Ambient pad layers
Post-rock lead lines
Sound design swells
Rhythmic guitar effects
Komplete Kontrol performance

Developer: Vir2 Instruments
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Five layerable engines with independent playback
63 chromatically sampled guitar instruments
Three dynamic layers per guitar for expressive control
Over 275 snapshots, with 55 more added in version 1.5
LFO and step-sequencer effects on each engine
Custom AHDSR envelopes and legato playing
Reverse and playback-speed changes for performances
About 36GB of recorded guitar samples

03In depth

Engines, Samples and Sound Shaping

Apollo 2 is organized around five engines that can be layered together. The Ambient Designer patch arranges phrases, plucks, swells, bows, pads and white noise, and lets you change pitch on the fly or switch between major and minor with a single key.

The Instruments section includes 63 chromatically sampled guitars, each recorded with three dynamic layers. Legato, pad and step-sequencer features extend what a guitar can do in a performance.

Each engine can be shaped with LFO and step-sequencer effects, custom AHDSR envelopes, and reverse or playback-speed changes for more unusual results.

Snapshots, Presets and Workflow

The library ships with over 275 snapshots, sorted into categories such as swells, plucked, motion, sound design and hybrid. They work as starting points or as quick sounds to drop into a track.

Version 1.5 adds 55 new snapshots, a restore-to-default button, sequencer copy, paste and randomize buttons, an LFO filter cutoff knob, directly selectable engines and engine playback indicators.

Apollo 2 also integrates with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine, so NKS-compatible hardware can control the instruments.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Vir2 Instruments
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS, Standalone, Kontakt
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Apollo 2: Cinematic Guitars?

Apollo 2 requires Kontakt version 6.7.1 or higher. The system requirements also list 23GB of free hard drive space and 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended.

Which formats and operating systems does Apollo 2 support?

Apollo 2 is listed in VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS, Standalone and Kontakt formats for Windows and macOS. It is 64-bit. Windows 7 or higher and macOS 10.13 or higher are required.

Which DAWs are compatible with Apollo 2?

The developer states that Apollo 2 is compatible with major DAWs, including Logic Pro, GarageBand, MOTU Digital Performer, Pro Tools 9 and higher, Cubase and Nuendo, and Ableton Live. It also runs in standalone mode.

Does Apollo 2 work with Komplete Kontrol?

Yes. Vir2 Instruments designed Apollo 2 for integration with Komplete Kontrol and Maschine, and its instruments can be controlled from NKS-compatible hardware.