MFX is MAP Audio's modular multi-effects plugin: four routable cells drawing on a library of 33 effects, deep modulation, 8 variations, third-party hosting and an MCP bridge for AI control.
Plugin comparison
MAP Audio MFX vs Kilohearts Snap Heap
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Kilohearts Snap Heap is a multi-effect plugin. Score 8.5/10, price $29, formats and comparisons.
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Specs compared
| Signal | MAP Audio MFX | Kilohearts Snap Heap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $29 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Developer | MAP Audio | Kilohearts |
| Type | Modular multi-effects plugin | — |
| Architecture | Four routable effect cells with gain between each | — |
| Effects library | 33 effects, including Drive, Freq Shift, FM, Spectral Delay, Tape, Grain, Noise Gate and Codec | — |
| Modulation | Envelopes, LFOs and a parameter sequencer | — |
| Variations | 8 per patch, switchable bar-synced | — |
| Master section | 8 master effects plus third-party plugin hosting | — |
| AI control | MCP bridge via the @map-audio/mcp-server package (map-mcp --product=mfx) | — |
| Formats | macOS: AU, VST3, CLAP, Standalone (AAX from 1.1.7); Windows: VST3, CLAP, Standalone; Linux: VST3, CLAP, Standalone (1.1.7+) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | macOS 12 or later (Apple Silicon and Intel); Windows 10/11 (64-bit); Linux with glibc 2.35 or newer | — |
| Demo | Full browser demo on the product page | — |
| Price | $80 | — |
| Product type | — | effect from Kilohearts |
| Typical price | — | $29 |
| Primary job | — | focused effect work in modern sessions |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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