Sampleson have released Twinkle, available at the intro price of $29.00, increasing to $49.00 after the promotion.
Twinkle is a plugin that creates cinematic musical magic with a single drag. It generates short, fast, and decorative phrases — arpeggios, trills, runs, and sparkling bursts of notes — in one gesture.
Twinkle features a unique gesture-based interface that lets you shape musical ornaments with your hands. Just drag across the UI and instantly create phrases full of cinematic expression.
This approach is perfect for creating quick, spontaneous ornaments or adding subtle flourishes to your existing compositions. No need to learn complex MIDI commands — just use your mouse to create music.
Twinkle packs the seasoned tricks of expert composers into every gesture. From using perfect fourth intervals to evoke awe and grandeur, to unexpected resolutions that keep listeners on edge — these are techniques crafted over decades of scoring for film, TV, and games.
You don’t need years of training. Twinkle applies these musical devices automatically, turning each swipe into a thoughtful, emotionally-charged phrase. What once required intuition and experience now happens with a single drag.
Twinkle features 32 modes, each with its own unique set of ornaments. You can choose from a wide range of scales and root notes to craft the emotional tone of your gestures. Not sure what mode to pick? Sampleson have included a curated mode guide to help you get started — no music theory needed.
With Twinkle, you don’t just create fast — you grow as a composer. Every scale includes a concise guide explaining the emotions it can evoke, the moods it fits, and practical tips on how to use it effectively. Discover how certain modes bring mystery, others inspire joy, or create tension and release.
As you experiment, you’ll start recognizing why a Lydian run feels magical, why Dorian adds subtle hope, or why Phrygian carries a sense of danger. Twinkle turns every gesture into both a creative spark and a learning moment, helping you develop an instinct for choosing the perfect musical color for any scene.
Twinkle gives you two powerful ways to use the generated MIDI: Use the built-in recorder to capture phrases and then drag & drop them directly into your DAW, or record the MIDI output in real-time to drive any instrument from your sound libraries.
From lush strings and cinematic pianos to modular synths — record, edit, and orchestrate every flourish with precision. Twinkle becomes not just an instrument, but a creative engine within your DAW.
Features include:
- Generate expressive musical ornaments with a single gesture.
- Interactive canvas for intuitive phrase creation.
- Two independently assignable scales and root notes.
- Full MIDI Out to control external instruments.
- Includes mockup instruments.
- Retina- and 4K-ready user interface.
- No musical knowledge required.
Twinkle is available to PC and Mac users (VST3, AU and standalone).
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