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Zhong Instruments
A collection of rare Chinese Instruments
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Over 200 melodic and percussive sounds from 10+ traditional Chinese instruments, performed by world-class, touring orchestra musicians and recorded with care. Crafted for producers who value flow, nonconformity, and cultural depth, this pack bridges ancient musical tradition with modern creativity. From ceremonial drums to expressive lutes and flutes, every sound is steeped in heritage and ready for bold sonic exploration. Built for cinematic, experimental, and electronic production.
Description
What makes Zhong Instruments special is that we’re introducing the world to the beauty and depth of Chinese musical heritage. In music education, world music is often overlooked—and Chinese instruments and philosophy are rarely explored despite the country’s rich and ancient musical tradition.
Chinese culture holds music as more than art; it is a tool to unite people, cultivate virtue, and reflect the balance of nature. Like Armaku’s core philosophy, Chinese music emphasizes improvisation, flow, and creative freedom.
In Daoist thought, music mirrors nature. It flows like rivers and shifts like the wind—never rigid, never forced. Improvisation and simplicity are valued as ways to capture the organic, ever-changing beauty of life. Music that aligns with these principles helps artists reach flow states, where creativity and intuition take over. This philosophy aligns with what Armaku strives for: fostering true artistry and nonconformity.
Zhong Instruments is not just a collection of sounds. It’s a source of creative inspiration, offering rare and authentic Chinese instruments designed to break free from rigid patterns, cultivate spontaneity, and ignite improvisation. This is the only sample pack that connects tradition with innovation to inspire deep artistic exploration and flow states.
As Confucius said, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” With Zhong Instruments, we aim to bring this enduring truth to a new generation of musicians and creators.
Here's Exactly What You Get
Product Specifics
Total Number of samples: 200
- Melodic Loops: 30
- Drum Loops: 40
- Melodic One shots: 30
- Drum One shots: 35
- Textures: 65
Instruments Recorded
- Xun: Rare Chinese handheld wind instrument made of clay or ceramic
- Pipa: Traditional four-stringed Chinese lute known for expressive plucking
- Sheng: Mouth-blown free reed instrument producing polyphonic textures
- Liuqin: High-pitched, four-stringed Chinese mandolin with bright tones
- Zhongruan: Mid-range plucked lute with a warm, rounded timbre
- Dagu: Large traditional Chinese drum used in ceremonial and theatrical music
- Frame Drum: Circular drum with a shallow body, often used for deep, resonant hits
- Jing Luo: Large ceremonial gong with a rich, crashing sound
- Lau Luo: Medium-sized gong used in folk and ensemble settings
- Siao Luo: Small gong with sharp, high-pitched attack
- Sou Luo: Thin, delicate gong producing soft, shimmering tones
- Taiko: Powerful Japanese-style drum often used for impact and cinematic rhythm often used in Chinese Traditional ceremonies.
How To order
Ordering your Sample Pack is straightforward and hassle-free. Here’s how to get started:
- Add to Cart: Click the “Add to Cart” button and proceed to checkout.
- Complete Your Purchase: Fill in your details, review your order, and finalize your purchase.
After you place your order, you’ll receive two important emails:
- Order Confirmation: This email will confirm that we’ve received your order and are preparing everything on our end.
- Download Link: Shortly after, you’ll receive an email with your download link for the Sample Pack. Please note that this email might land in your spam folder—so be sure to check there if you don’t see it right away.
We’re committed to ensuring that you have everything you need to start creating as soon as possible. If you encounter any issues, our team is here to help.
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CREATIVE FLOW WITH RARE CHINESE INSTRUMENTS
Zhong Instruments
Zhong Instruments
Rare Instruments
Zhong Instruments captures a small glimpse into the vast ocean of Chinese culture and music. We recorded 13 distinct melodic and percussive instruments. Including Xun, Zhongruan, Jing Luo & more.
Zhong Instruments
Recorded by world-touring, professional and authentic instrumentalists
We collaborated with traditional, authentic touring orchestra artists to faithfully capture Chinese culture and record loops in various scales and modes.
Zhong Instruments
Experimental textures
After processing the loops, we modified them by chopping and adding effects, creating a separate "modded" folder that showcases different creative uses for the recorded instruments.
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“I’ve always been the kind of producer who looks for sounds that walk the thin line between familiar and cutting-edge, something that feels fresh but still resonates. Armaku nails that balance. Every pack feels like it was crafted with intention, designed to inspire rather than just fill up a hard drive. It’s rare to find a sample company that genuinely prioritizes artistic identity over trends, but Armaku does exactly that. If you’re looking for sounds that push you forward instead of keeping you stuck in the loop, Armaku is the real deal.“
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“Armaku makes packs for artists who are looking to expand on their own unique style. In a world of fast-fashioned sample companies, Armaku is for artists who seek the tools to really strengthen their own sound and create from the ground up.”
"They’re perfect for filling those gaps in my drop progressions where I need a fill or just a bit of extra energy.
The vocal chop loops especially... absolutely massive, haha!"
"Been using a bunch of Armaku sounds - everything hits hard. Super high quality and made with intention. You can tell it's built for producers who actually care about originality. Respect to the team for keeping it real..."
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“Armaku makes packs for artists who are looking to expand on their own unique style. In a world of fast-fashioned sample companies, Armaku is for artists who seek the tools to really strengthen their own sound and create from the ground up.”
"They’re perfect for filling those gaps in my drop progressions where I need a fill or just a bit of extra energy.
The vocal chop loops especially... absolutely massive, haha!"
"Been using a bunch of Armaku sounds - everything hits hard. Super high quality and made with intention. You can tell it's built for producers who actually care about originality. Respect to the team for keeping it real..."
“I’ve always been the kind of producer who looks for sounds that walk the thin line between familiar and cutting-edge, something that feels fresh but still resonates. Armaku nails that balance. Every pack feels like it was crafted with intention, designed to inspire rather than just fill up a hard drive. It’s rare to find a sample company that genuinely prioritizes artistic identity over trends, but Armaku does exactly that. If you’re looking for sounds that push you forward instead of keeping you stuck in the loop, Armaku is the real deal.“
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“Armaku makes packs for artists who are looking to expand on their own unique style. In a world of fast-fashioned sample companies, Armaku is for artists who seek the tools to really strengthen their own sound and create from the ground up.”
"They’re perfect for filling those gaps in my drop progressions where I need a fill or just a bit of extra energy.
The vocal chop loops especially... absolutely massive, haha!"
"Been using a bunch of Armaku sounds - everything hits hard. Super high quality and made with intention. You can tell it's built for producers who actually care about originality. Respect to the team for keeping it real..."
“I’ve always been the kind of producer who looks for sounds that walk the thin line between familiar and cutting-edge, something that feels fresh but still resonates. Armaku nails that balance. Every pack feels like it was crafted with intention, designed to inspire rather than just fill up a hard drive. It’s rare to find a sample company that genuinely prioritizes artistic identity over trends, but Armaku does exactly that. If you’re looking for sounds that push you forward instead of keeping you stuck in the loop, Armaku is the real deal.“
“I really enjoy messing with the Armaku packs. With the oversaturated market of predictable sample packs nowadays, the armaku team truly tries to find sounds and grooves that stand out. I haven’t been impressed by many of the new packs in the past couple years, but using these have given me a lot of new inspiration and firepower. Highly recommended!”
“Armaku makes packs for artists who are looking to expand on their own unique style. In a world of fast-fashioned sample companies, Armaku is for artists who seek the tools to really strengthen their own sound and create from the ground up.”
"They’re perfect for filling those gaps in my drop progressions where I need a fill or just a bit of extra energy.
The vocal chop loops especially... absolutely massive, haha!"
"Been using a bunch of Armaku sounds - everything hits hard. Super high quality and made with intention. You can tell it's built for producers who actually care about originality. Respect to the team for keeping it real..."
“I’ve always been the kind of producer who looks for sounds that walk the thin line between familiar and cutting-edge, something that feels fresh but still resonates. Armaku nails that balance. Every pack feels like it was crafted with intention, designed to inspire rather than just fill up a hard drive. It’s rare to find a sample company that genuinely prioritizes artistic identity over trends, but Armaku does exactly that. If you’re looking for sounds that push you forward instead of keeping you stuck in the loop, Armaku is the real deal.“
“I really enjoy messing with the Armaku packs. With the oversaturated market of predictable sample packs nowadays, the armaku team truly tries to find sounds and grooves that stand out. I haven’t been impressed by many of the new packs in the past couple years, but using these have given me a lot of new inspiration and firepower. Highly recommended!”
“Armaku makes packs for artists who are looking to expand on their own unique style. In a world of fast-fashioned sample companies, Armaku is for artists who seek the tools to really strengthen their own sound and create from the ground up.”
"They’re perfect for filling those gaps in my drop progressions where I need a fill or just a bit of extra energy.
The vocal chop loops especially... absolutely massive, haha!"
"Been using a bunch of Armaku sounds - everything hits hard. Super high quality and made with intention. You can tell it's built for producers who actually care about originality. Respect to the team for keeping it real..."
“I’ve always been the kind of producer who looks for sounds that walk the thin line between familiar and cutting-edge, something that feels fresh but still resonates. Armaku nails that balance. Every pack feels like it was crafted with intention, designed to inspire rather than just fill up a hard drive. It’s rare to find a sample company that genuinely prioritizes artistic identity over trends, but Armaku does exactly that. If you’re looking for sounds that push you forward instead of keeping you stuck in the loop, Armaku is the real deal.“
“I really enjoy messing with the Armaku packs. With the oversaturated market of predictable sample packs nowadays, the armaku team truly tries to find sounds and grooves that stand out. I haven’t been impressed by many of the new packs in the past couple years, but using these have given me a lot of new inspiration and firepower. Highly recommended!”
“Armaku makes packs for artists who are looking to expand on their own unique style. In a world of fast-fashioned sample companies, Armaku is for artists who seek the tools to really strengthen their own sound and create from the ground up.”
"They’re perfect for filling those gaps in my drop progressions where I need a fill or just a bit of extra energy.
The vocal chop loops especially... absolutely massive, haha!"
"Been using a bunch of Armaku sounds - everything hits hard. Super high quality and made with intention. You can tell it's built for producers who actually care about originality. Respect to the team for keeping it real..."
“I’ve always been the kind of producer who looks for sounds that walk the thin line between familiar and cutting-edge, something that feels fresh but still resonates. Armaku nails that balance. Every pack feels like it was crafted with intention, designed to inspire rather than just fill up a hard drive. It’s rare to find a sample company that genuinely prioritizes artistic identity over trends, but Armaku does exactly that. If you’re looking for sounds that push you forward instead of keeping you stuck in the loop, Armaku is the real deal.“
“I really enjoy messing with the Armaku packs. With the oversaturated market of predictable sample packs nowadays, the armaku team truly tries to find sounds and grooves that stand out. I haven’t been impressed by many of the new packs in the past couple years, but using these have given me a lot of new inspiration and firepower. Highly recommended!”
“Armaku makes packs for artists who are looking to expand on their own unique style. In a world of fast-fashioned sample companies, Armaku is for artists who seek the tools to really strengthen their own sound and create from the ground up.”
"They’re perfect for filling those gaps in my drop progressions where I need a fill or just a bit of extra energy.
The vocal chop loops especially... absolutely massive, haha!"
"Been using a bunch of Armaku sounds - everything hits hard. Super high quality and made with intention. You can tell it's built for producers who actually care about originality. Respect to the team for keeping it real..."
