Ample Ethno Ukulele by Ample Sound virtual ukulele plugin interface

Ample Ethno Ukulele: Sampled Kamaka HF-3 Virtual Instrument

Ample Ethno Ukulele is a sampled virtual ukulele instrument by Ample Sound, based on the Kamaka HF-3. It includes High G and Low G libraries, articulations, a Strummer and a Riffer for producing ukulele parts in a DAW.

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01Overview

Ample Ethno Ukulele is built around a sampled Kamaka HF-3 ukulele, a model the developer describes as a handcrafted Hawaiian instrument. Both High G and Low G libraries are included, so you can choose the tuning that suits the part you are writing. Articulations such as legato, harmonics, slides and palm mute cover solo lines as well as rhythm playing. The plugin also includes built-in effects and tools for generating strummed and picked patterns, with support for MIDI automation.

Best for

Strummed rhythm parts
Solo ukulele melodies
Hawaiian-style arrangements
Ukulele pop production
Layered acoustic textures

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

02Key features

What you get

Sampled Kamaka HF-3 ukulele with High G and Low G options
Nine articulations including legato, harmonics, slides and palm mute
Advanced string bend modeling with SAHDS modulation per voice
Strummer with 26 play styles per chord and legato strum
Humanization for more natural strummed parts
Riffer with editable note attributes and Dice inspiration tool
Real-time 8-band EQ, dual compressor, 6-tap echo and IR reverb
Tab Player with playback and DAW export, plus full MIDI automation

03In depth

Sound, Tunings and Articulations

The instrument is sampled from a Kamaka HF-3 and comes with two tuning options, High G and Low G. The High G setting gives the familiar bright ukulele register, while Low G adds a deeper voicing for fuller chords and bass-range lines.

Nine articulations are available, including legato, harmonics, slides and palm mute. Advanced string bend modeling and SAHDS modulation are applied per voice, which allows expressive control over individual notes in a performance.

Capo logic can be customized, so you can change the effective key without re-tuning your MIDI parts.

Strummer, Riffer and Built-In Effects

The Strummer offers 26 play styles per chord, a legato strum option and humanization, which helps strummed parts sound less mechanical. The Riffer lets you edit note attributes and includes a Dice tool that generates ideas you can refine.

For processing, the plugin includes an 8-band EQ, dual compressor, 6-tap echo and IR reverb, all running in real time. A Tab Player provides playback and can export to your DAW, and full MIDI automation is supported for controlling parameters during a session.

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 does Ample Ethno Ukulele support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. The plugin runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Ample Ethno Ukulele?

On Windows, you need Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 in 64-bit. On Mac, you need macOS 10.9 or higher. The developer lists 10 GB of hard disk space and an Intel i5 processor or higher.

What is the difference between the High G and Low G libraries?

The two libraries offer different tunings of the Kamaka HF-3 ukulele. High G gives the traditional bright voicing, and Low G gives a deeper register for fuller chords and lower-range lines.