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Ample China Traditional Percussion (ACTP) delivers a deep, authentic exploration of Chinese ethnic percussion, featuring 49 instruments across 19 slots—from booming drum ensembles and expressive gongs to temple blocks, rattle drums, and ceremonial cymbals. Created in collaboration with the Gufeng Percussion Ensemble and soloist Zheng Yu, ACTP combines masterful performances with detailed multi-mic sampling, expressive articulations, and dynamic playability. Whether you're crafting traditional scores, cinematic cues, or experimental rhythms, ACTP offers a powerful fusion of cultural depth and modern production control.
Features
- 49 Chinese percussion instruments across 19 categories, including drums, cymbals, gongs, blocks, bowls, and vocals
- Up to 13 articulations per instrument with velocity layers and sample cycling
- 11- and 22-mic configurations for ensemble and solo drums, ensuring flexibility and realism
- Dual-layer mixer for advanced control of mic blends and instrument layers
- Percussion Riffer for expressive MIDI sequencing and articulation editing
- Seamless instrument switching within slots—no MIDI remapping required
- Legato performance engine for expressive transitions in gongs, bowls, cymbals, and bells
- Per-instrument ADSR modulation, pitch shaping, and velocity curve editing
- iLok protected (no dongle required)
System Requirements
- Windows: Windows 7/8/10/11, 64-bit only.
- Mac: 10.9 or higher
- VST2, VST3, AU, AAX and Standalone host.
- 10 GB Hard Disk, Intel i5 or higher.
Installation
Important Note: Both the instrument and its sample library must be installed in order for your Ample Sound plugin to work.
Mac
1. Click DOWNLOAD within your Plugin Boutique User Account.
2. The downloaded file contains links to your software packages. Download both the Mac instrument and its sample library, then open the instrument installation file (the file which does not include 'Library' in its name).
3. Click Continue.
4. Click Agree.
5. Click Continue.
6. Click Install.
7. Once installation has completed, click Close.
8. Next, open the downloaded library installation file (this will include 'Library' in its name). Click Continue.
9. Click Install.
10. Once installation has completed, click Close.
Windows
1. Click DOWNLOAD within your Plugin Boutique User Account.
2. The downloaded file contains links to your software packages. Download both the Windows instrument and its sample library, then open the instrument installation file (the file which does not include 'Library' in its name).
3. Click I accept the agreement, then click Next.
4. Click Next.
5. Click Next.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Next.
8. Click Install.
9. Once installation has completed, click Next.
10. Click Finish.
11. Once the instrument has been installed, open the sample library installation file (this will include 'Library' in its name).
12. Click Next.
13. Click Next.
14. Click Install.
15. Once installation has completed, click Finish.
Activation
Note: You will need an iLok account in order to activate your Ample Sound software.
1. Open the iLok License Manager > Click Sign In.
2. Enter your iLok User ID and Password > Click Sign In.
3. Click the '• • Ɪ' icon.
4. Enter the activation code listed under 'Serial Number' within your Plugin Boutique User Account > Click Next.
5. Select your computer as the activation location > Click Activate.
6. Click OK.
Your software is now activated and ready to use in your DAW.
