The Ancients is a series of Kontakt and upcoming Decent Sampler instruments of traditional Chinese instruments (Sheng 笙, Liuqin 柳琴, and percussion 打擊樂器) performed by some of the best instrumentalists in Taiwan and sampled by Dr. Ryan Somerville. These instruments are featured in Dr. Somerville’s accompanying eponymous album that was inspired by his experience in Taiwan. You may listen to these pieces in the playlist below.
Art work created by Jean-Charles Kien
http://www.jeancharleskien.com/
Samples in action on The Ancients
包鑼 (Bao Gong) 
泰鑼 (Tai Luo or Tai Gong) 
京大鑼 (Jing Da Luo or Jing Da Gong) 
京大鑼 (Jing Da Luo or Jing Da Gong)) 
子弟鑼/沙鑼 (Zidi Luo/Sha Luo or Child’s Gong) 
花盆鼓 (Hua Pen Gu or Flowerpot Drum) 
五音排鼓 (Pai Gu or Pentatonic Drum) 
京鈸 (Jing Bo) 
中式木魚 (Chinese Muyu) 
大獅鈸 (Great Lion Cymbal)
Many many thanks to RhoMei Yu, Jipo Yang, 林小綠, Kevin Hay, Jean-Charles Kien, Luke Drummond, and Jeff Izzo for their ceaseless support and efforts.
