kirnu

Kirnu is a software brand associated with the development of Kirnu Cream, a MIDI arpeggiator and step-sequencer plugin used within digital audio workstations. Cream processes incoming MIDI notes to generate complex arpeggios and rhythmic patterns, enabling producers and performers to create evolving sequences for synths, samplers, and other MIDI devices.

The plugin is available in common formats for Windows and macOS, typically as a VST and AU plug-in compatible with a wide range of DAWs. It is designed to operate as a MIDI effect, routing and transforming incoming notes to produce programmable sequences that can be further shaped by live control and automation.

Key attributes of Kirnu Cream include real-time pattern manipulation, flexible routing options, and the ability to apply arpeggiation to single notes or full chords. Users can adjust elements such as playback direction, step length, velocity, and timing, with additional controls for swing and subtle humanization to create more natural performances. Some versions offer support for MIDI CC and other control messages to facilitate expressive live use.

In the electronic and production communities, Kirnu Cream is regarded as a compact, focused tool that complements broader production setups. The developer, Kirnu Interactive, has maintained the product with updates intended to improve stability and compatibility with evolving DAWs and plugin hosts.