GForce Software Launches MAP – An Era-Spanning Sound Design Playground

GForce Software has announced the release of MAP, a new synth plugin they describe as "An Era-Spanning Sound Design Playground".

Here's what they say:

Born from the lineage of Serge, Buchla, and modular synthesis, MAP reimagines the fearless experimental spirit of the 1970s for today's creators. Blending vintage character with modern innovation, MAP is a sound design playground for artists who see synthesis not as programming, but as exploration.

At its core, MAP features three powerful oscillators, a dual-filter architecture, and a deep modulation system with MPE support. Every sound invites hands-on discovery—from shimmering tones and gritty textures to sprawling ambient soundscapes.

MAP isn't about presets, it's about exploration. We wanted to create an instrument that feels alive under your fingertips, where every movement opens a new path.

Sam, Product Designer at GForce Software

MAP's expressive XY Pad macros, drawable LFOs, and generative polyphonic arpeggiator make sound design immediate and performative. Meanwhile, custom Colour, Time, and Space effects act as integral parts of the instrument—shaping tone, rhythm, and depth with character and flair.

Rooted in modular experimentation yet built for the modern studio, MAP transforms synthesis into a voyage of imagination.

Note: During development, MAP's design team studied historical modular systems, including those created by Serge Tcherepnin, Random*Source, and Buchla USA. MAP is an independent product and has no affiliation with, sponsorship from, or endorsement by these parties. Any references are made solely for historical and educational context.

MAP – Key Features:

• Inspired by West Coast Experimentalism of the 1970s.
• Triple Oscillator Configuration with FM and Waveshaping.
• Dual Filters: Multimode + 5-Band Resonant EQ.
• Intuitive and powerful modulation system with MPE support.
• Generative polyphonic arpeggiator for evolving XY Pad-based exploration.
• MPE Support for expressive control.
• Custom Effects: Delay, Reverb & Colour Processing.
• Over 300 Presets and Fully Scalable UI.

Pricing & Availability

GForce MAP is available for the introductory price of £49+VAT / $64.99 until December 2nd (Reg. £99+VAT / $129.99). It's available for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats.

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