The Play lacks some kind of synth to sketch with. Plaits could be an option, it only has a few knobs, is open source and included in many hardware devices now. Even a looping single cycle synth would add so much. Or at least port something over from Tracker.
What is the problem?
Lack of synthesis
What do you want to achieve?
More creative options in the box.
Are there any workarounds?
No
Any references to other products?
Other hardware that has ported Plaits: Korg Minifreak/Microfreak, Poly Effects Hector, Behringer Brains, Dirtywave M8, countless eurorack clones.