MAP synth plugin interface by GForce Software

MAP: West Coast-Inspired Synth Plugin by GForce Software

Rated 4.8/5 on Plugin Boutique (42 ratings)

MAP is a synthesizer plugin from GForce Software, built around three oscillators, dual filters and a modulation system inspired by 1970s West Coast experimentalism. It runs on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

MAP is a synth plugin from GForce Software aimed at sound designers who want to go beyond conventional patches. Its architecture draws on West Coast experimental synthesis, with oscillators that can be waveshaped and frequency modulated, and a filter section that combines a multimode filter with a five-band resonant EQ. A generative polyphonic arpeggiator and XY Pad macros add performance and movement to the sound. The package includes over 300 presets, covering oscillator, filter, LFO and effects settings.

Best for

Experimental sound design
Bass and lead synthesis
Ambient soundscapes
Generative melodies
Textural noise effects
Cinematic pads

Developer: GForce Software
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Three oscillators with waveshaping and FM
Dual filters: multimode and five-band resonant EQ
Modulation system with MPE support
Generative polyphonic arpeggiator with XY Pad control
XY Pad macros for oscillator and filter sections
Custom delay, reverb and character effects
Over 300 presets including oscillator, filter, LFO and FX presets
Fully scalable interface with dark or light options

03In depth

Oscillators, Filters and Sound Shaping

MAP uses three oscillators, one of them dedicated to modulation. Each can be shaped through waveshaping and FM, and the instrument includes a noise source for texture.

The filter section offers two options: a multimode filter and a five-band resonant EQ. You can route them in series or in parallel, which gives you a wide range of tonal shapes from one patch.

Oscillator and filter sections have their own presets, and XY Pad macros let you change several parameters at once for more expressive control.

Modulation, Arpeggiator and Effects

The modulation system is built around a modulation matrix and supports MPE, so expressive controllers can drive the patch. Modulation sources include envelopes and LFOs, and the developer notes that the instrument has three drawable LFOs and a noise-based random LFO.

The polyphonic arpeggiator is generative, so patterns evolve over time and can be explored with the XY Pad.

The built-in effects include a custom delay, reverb and character effects.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	GForce Software
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does MAP support?

MAP is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats.

Which operating systems does MAP run on?

MAP runs on Windows and macOS. On Mac it supports Intel and Apple Silicon processors with macOS 10.15 or later. On Windows it requires Windows 7 or later with a 2 GHz CPU and 4 GB of RAM.