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Ample China Guqin (ACGQ) offers a beautifully detailed virtual recreation of the Shennong-shaped Guqin, performed by Ning Lu and powered by Ample Sound’s advanced sampling and performance engine. With over 12 GB of rich, classical tones, ACGQ captures the subtle resonance, expressive slides, and nuanced playing techniques of this revered 7-string zither. Every string has been individually sampled, and its 17 articulations span from harmonics to glissandi and expressive vibratos. A custom-built 7-string Riffer gives users complete control over fingering, articulation, and phrasing, while a flexible tuning system adapts to any key with tonal accuracy. Whether you're designing authentic Chinese music or adding a meditative texture to your soundtrack, ACGQ brings ancient elegance into modern production.
Features
- Deep-sampled Shennong-style Guqin with 12 GB of content
- 17 articulations across Head, Body, and Auxiliary groups
- Custom 7-string Guqin Riffer for precise phrasing and articulation control
- Includes improvised licks and expressive FX sounds
- 5 mic positions with individual EQ and 5 stereo mix modes (AB, MS)
- Flexible Guqin tuning system tailored for open-string resonance in any key
- 3 play modes: Instrument, Keyboard, and Open String
- Voice-independent SAHDS modulation system with string noise control
- Studio-grade FX suite: 8-band EQ, dual compressor, 6-tap echo, and IR reverb
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.
