Ample China Pipa

Ample China Pipa is a deeply sampled virtual instrument that brings the expressive voice of the Chinese pipa to your DAW. Built from a hand-crafted Feng Wei pipa and performed by renowned soloists Yin Chen and Lisha Shang, it offers two distinct libraries: Master for traditional timbres and Expert for a modern, performance-driven tone. The instrument delivers 11 articulations, including multiple tremolo types, legato slides, strumming, and polyphonic legato. Advanced tremolo control with 90 velocity-based start points and auto-looping, plus a physical-modeling bend system, captures the nuance of real playing. A powerful strum engine with 26 styles, chord detection, and customizable rhythms makes it easy to create authentic phrases. With adjustable AB and MS stereo mic positions, built-in EQ, compressor, echo, and IR reverb, Ample China Pipa suits composers, producers, and sound designers seeking realistic world and cinematic textures.