Ample China Qudi by Ample Sound D key Qudi virtual instrument plugin

Ample China Qudi: Virtual D Key Qudi Instrument by Ample Sound

Ample China Qudi is a virtual instrument plugin from Ample Sound that recreates the traditional D key Qudi, a Chinese bamboo flute, with sampled articulations, legato transitions and built-in effects.

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01Overview

Ample China Qudi features the Elegant Wind series D key Qudi, performed by Xiaokui Ding and captured from a handcrafted instrument. The library covers head and body articulations, FX articulations and expressive licks. Ample Sound's voice-specific SAHDS modulation is designed to shape vibrato and dynamics in detail, so phrases can breathe and flow. The plugin is aimed at composers who want a realistic Qudi in a sampled, playable form.

Best for

Chinese flute melodies
Expressive solo lines
Film and game scoring
Ornamentation and licks
Orchestral world-music textures

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

02Key features

What you get

Features the Elegant Wind series D key Qudi, performed by Xiaokui Ding
Three articulation groups: Head, Body and FX
Dynamic legato system with velocity-based variations
Double Legato mode for legato transitions
Four velocity layers for Expression
True vibrato and trill samples
Voice-specific SAHDS modulation for vibrato and dynamics
Adjustable Wind layer for 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

03In depth

Articulations, Legato and Expression

The instrument is organized into three articulation groups: Head, Body and FX. Legato transitions are described as endless, so articulations can be chained within a phrase. A dynamic legato system applies velocity-based variations, and a Double Legato mode is included.

Four velocity layers handle Expression, and the library includes true vibrato and trill samples. An adjustable Wind layer adds breath noise for a more natural sound. Creative Mirroring reverses articulations in real time, which can be used for added expression.

Mic Positions, Built-In FX and Requirements

Five mic positions are available, with Mono, Modern and Traditional modes for shaping the recorded character. The plugin includes built-in effects: an 8-band EQ, a dual compressor, a 6-tap delay and IR reverb.

The plugin runs on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 (64-bit only) and on macOS 10.9 or higher. It is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone. Intel i5 or higher is listed as the processor requirement.

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 is Ample China Qudi?

It is a virtual instrument based on the traditional D key Qudi, recorded from a handcrafted Elegant Wind series instrument and performed by Xiaokui Ding.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone. It runs on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 (64-bit only) and on macOS 10.9 or higher.

What do I need to run it?

The listed requirements are Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit only) or macOS 10.9 or higher, an Intel i5 or higher processor, and a VST2, VST3, AU or AAX host, or the Standalone version.