Sapphire Guitar 2 by ZAK Sound guitar synth plugin interface

Sapphire Guitar 2: Guitar-Based Synth for Pads and Soundscapes by ZAK Sound

Rated 4.5/5 on Plugin Boutique (6 ratings)

Sapphire Guitar 2 is a guitar-based synth plugin by ZAK Sound that transforms acoustic, nylon, electric and processed guitar recordings into playable tones, pads and evolving soundscapes. It runs inside the free Raizes Player.

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01Overview

Sapphire Guitar 2 is built for moments when a conventional guitar library feels too literal. Its 58 sampled guitar sources and 13 complementary wavetables can stay recognizably guitar-like or move into sustained textures, rhythmic details and abstract sound design. The library includes 119 presets, from fingerpicked plucks and soft melodies to ambient pads and pulses. ZAK Sound positions it for intimate melodies, ambient production, cinematic scoring and experimental arrangements.

Best for

Ambient pads
Cinematic scoring
Melodic guitar textures
Experimental arrangements
Rhythmic pulses
Soundscape design

Developer: ZAK Sound
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

71 sound sources: 58 sampled guitar sources plus 13 wavetables
119 curated presets across plucks, pads and soundscapes
Real string resonance and picked detail at the core
36 MIDI files with arpeggios and ambient motifs
Approximately 208.9 MB download
Installs and runs inside the free Raizes Player

03In depth

Sound Character: From Picked Guitar to Abstract Pads

The core of Sapphire Guitar 2 is real string resonance, picked detail, muted movement and sustained tones. Because these elements remain at the foundation, transformed sounds keep a sense of touch and imperfection even when the source is pushed far from its original form.

The library covers a wide range. Clear picked attacks, soft harmonics and muted rhythms sit alongside sustained bowed tones and processed guitar colors, so a single instrument can serve as a plucked voice, a soft lead or the start of an evolving pad.

For producers who need more than a guitar imitation, this offers a practical middle ground between playable string sounds and sound design.

Presets, MIDI Files and Use Cases

Sapphire Guitar 2 ships with 119 curated presets covering intricate plucks, soft melodies, cinematic riffs, ambient pads, pulses and evolving soundscapes. The library also includes 36 MIDI files, including fingerpicked arpeggios, open-string-inspired patterns and ambient motifs written for the library.

These materials make it easier to start a track quickly. The MIDI files can be used to audition the sound or as a starting point for your own part writing.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	ZAK Sound
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Sapphire Guitar 2?

Sapphire Guitar 2 is a guitar-based synth plugin from ZAK Sound. It turns acoustic, nylon, electric, muted, sustained, bowed and processed guitar recordings into a flexible instrument for both playable and abstract sounds.

What formats and operating systems does Sapphire Guitar 2 support?

It is available in VST3, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. Supported operating systems are Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS, with Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.11 or later, Ubuntu 22.04 or later, and iPadOS 16 or later, all run through the Raizes Player.

What do I need to use Sapphire Guitar 2?

You need the free Raizes Player, version 1.5.4 or newer, which the plugin installs and runs inside. An internet connection is required for download and activation, and 8 GB of RAM is recommended.

Does Sapphire Guitar 2 include presets and MIDI files?

Yes. It includes 119 curated presets and 36 MIDI files, the latter featuring fingerpicked arpeggios, open-string-inspired patterns and ambient motifs.