Ample China Guqin is a virtual instrument from Ample Sound that recreates the Chinese seven-string zither with deep sampling of each string.
Ample China Guqin at a glance
| Developer | Ample Sound |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Disk space | 10 GB |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €131.89 (regular €177.51) |
What Ample China Guqin does
A custom 7-string Riffer gives direct control over fingering, articulation and phrasing, and the set includes improvised licks and expressive FX sounds. The plugin is available as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), needs Windows 7 or later and 10 GB of disk space.
Key features
- Five mic positions. Five microphone positions each have their own EQ and can be combined in five stereo mix modes, including AB and MS.
- Three play modes. Instrument, Keyboard and Open String modes change how the guqin is played from the keyboard.
- Flexible tuning. The tuning system follows the open-string resonance of the instrument and can be set to any key.
- SAHDS string noise control. A voice-independent SAHDS modulation system controls string noise across all voices.
- Studio FX suite. The effects include an 8-band EQ, a dual compressor, a 6-tap echo and an IR reverb.
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| Ample China Guqin | Ample Sound | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €131.89 (regular €177.51) |
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Price and availability
Ample China Guqin was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €131.89, reduced from €177.51. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Ample China Guqin FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Ample China Guqin?
A working serial is the string most often typed alongside the name, and keygen and serial key searches point to the same release.
Does Ample China Guqin run on macOS and in AU hosts?
Yes. The plugin is listed for macOS (64-bit) and includes an AU build alongside VST3, VST2 and AAX.