Ample China Dongxiao virtual bamboo flute instrument interface by Ample Sound

Ample China Dongxiao: Virtual Chinese Bamboo Flute Instrument

Ample China Dongxiao is a sampled virtual instrument based on the traditional Chinese vertical bamboo flute, built with Ample Sound's Woodwind Sample Engine. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats.

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01Overview

Ample China Dongxiao captures a G key Deep Blue Sea Dongxiao made by Linqiu Zhong. The library is performed by Xiaokui Ding and organized into Head, Body and Special FX articulation groups, so you can switch playing styles in real time with keyswitches. A dynamic legato system, a Double Legato mode and an adjustable wind layer help phrases sound connected and breathy. A built-in FX suite and per-voice modulation give you control over the final tone.

Best for

Chinese traditional music
Film and game scoring
Melodic lead lines
Ambient and world music
Expressive legato phrases

Developer: Ample Sound
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Sampled from a G key Deep Blue Sea Dongxiao by Linqiu Zhong
Head, Body and Special FX articulation groups with real-time keyswitching
Dynamic legato with velocity-triggered phrasing and Double Legato mode
Endless articulation transitions for evolving performances
Creative Mirroring reverses articulations live
Adjustable Wind layer for natural breath and realism
Five mic positions with Mono, Modern and Traditional modes
Built-in 8-band EQ, dual compressor, 6-tap delay and IR reverb
SAHDS modulation for per-voice vibrato and dynamics control

03In depth

Articulations, Legato and Expression

The instrument is split into three articulation groups. Head articulations cover note beginnings, Body articulations cover sustained playing, and Special FX articulations add effect-style techniques. Keyswitching lets you change articulations live while playing.

The legato system responds to velocity to trigger phrasing, and a Double Legato mode is included for more connected lines. Endless articulation transitions are designed for evolving performances, and Creative Mirroring reverses articulations live for additional expression.

The adjustable Wind layer adds natural breath to sustained notes, which can make lines feel more like a live player.

Mic Modes, Modulation and Built-in FX

Five mic positions are available, with Mono, Modern and Traditional mic modes for shaping the recording perspective. The built-in FX suite includes an 8-band EQ, a dual compressor, a 6-tap delay and IR reverb, so you can refine the sound without adding extra plugins.

The SAHDS modulation system provides per-voice control over vibrato and dynamics, which is useful for shaping individual notes within a phrase.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Ample Sound
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Ample China Dongxiao support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the system requirements list 64-bit operation.

What do I need to use Ample China Dongxiao?

A compatible VST3, VST2, AU, AAX or Standalone host is required. The listed requirements are Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit only) or macOS 10.9 or higher, 10 GB of hard disk space, and an Intel i5 or higher processor.