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News: MAP Audio announces release of MFX modular multi-fx routing plugin.

10.28

MAP Audio has launched MFX, a modular multi-effects routing plugin designed to host and connect multiple effect chains within a single insert.

Modular Plugins & DAWs

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Also covered by: Audiofanzine (FR)

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