MAP

The deal

$64.98 at Plugin Alliance (down from $129.99). This is an ongoing sale with no listed expiry date.

What it is

MAP is a West Coast-inspired modular software synthesizer by Gforce Software, built on the experimental lineage of Serge, Buchla, and 1970s modular synthesis. At its core are three oscillators with waveshaping and FM, dual filters (a five-band resonant EQ plus a multimode filter in series or parallel), and a nine-type noise source. It covers everything from delicate shimmering tones to dense, chaotic textures.

Who it's for

Sound designers, experimental producers, and ambient composers who want a modular-inspired synthesizer without the complexity of physical patching. MAP rewards curiosity and is built for producers who like to push sounds into unexpected territory.

Key features

• Triple oscillator configuration with dedicated modulation oscillator, waveshaping, and FM for deep tone-shaping
• Dual filters - a five-band resonant EQ and a multimode filter - run in series or parallel for flexible sound sculpting
• Three looping envelopes, three drawable LFOs, MPE support, and a noise-powered random LFO deliver organic, evolving movement
• A polyphonic generative arpeggiator with XY Pad macros and over 300 expert presets round out the package