Ample China Konghou is a virtual instrument from Ample Sound that samples a 76-string Peacock-type Konghou, a traditional Chinese harp. It offers articulations, a glissando engine and built-in studio effects.
Ample China Konghou captures the 76-string Peacock-type Konghou, performed by Ye Lin. It is built on the Ample Sound 4.0 engine and focuses on expressive playing, with tremolos, arpeggios, harmonics and pre-vibrato articulations. A dedicated glissando engine generates scales between two notes, giving producers control over timing, intensity and tonality.
The library includes 8 expressive articulations, including arpeggios, tremolos, harmonics and pre-vibrato. Tremolo and bending systems are tailored to Konghou performance styles.
The Konghou Glissando engine automatically generates scales between two notes. You control timing, intensity and tonality, which makes it practical for sweeping pentatonic runs and transitions.
The instrument was recorded with 5 close and ambient microphones, with AB and MS stereo modes for different spatial approaches.
The Riffer Piano Roll handles articulation editing and supports full MIDI compatibility. Voice-independent SAHDS modulation lets you shape the envelope of each note separately. The interface has been redesigned for 5K displays.
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 |
It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit.
On Windows, you need Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 in 64-bit. On Mac, you need macOS 10.9 or higher. The system requirements also list 10 GB of hard disk space and an Intel i5 or higher processor.
No. The product is iLok protected, and the developer notes that no dongle is required.
It automatically generates scales between two notes. You can control timing, intensity and tonality of the glissando.
