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Max For Live Curated Collection

A meticulously curated collection of the best Max For Live devices around to inspire your next production. Browse the collection below.

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The Max For Live Curated Collection

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by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
Additional Info

The Max For Live Curated Collection is a selection of Max For Live devices for use in Ableton Live, chosen for their high quality and creative potential. These are not tools I have made myself, but rather tools I have found in my own search for creative instruments and effects to use in my music making.

There are literally 1000s of Max For Live devices out there, so The Collection is an attempt to highlight what I think are the best devices and developers around.

Disclaimers

The Max For Live Curated Collection includes links to tools made by 3rd parties. While I make every effort to ensure the quality of linked tools, I cannot guarantee that the tools will always work as described nor can I provide support for the tools. Please contact the respective developers directly with additional queries.

Affiliate Links

Some of the entries in the the Max For Live Curated Collection may contain affiliate links and I earn a portion of each sale from a device purchased through an affiliate link. I only include devices that I believe in and will regularly review The Collection and remove any entries that no longer meet my quality standards. Affiliate sales help keep the ELPHNT website and the Max For Live Curated Collection sustainable.

Selection Process

Before including a device in The Collection I will use it extensively in my own music making to ensure it is highly functional and creative in many different situations. I’m an incredibly minimalist producer, so I have a very high standard for tools that make it into my regular workflow. Most of the device in The Collection are tools I’ve used extensively in my music for many years.

If you’re a developer and you think your device should be included in The Collection, reach out using the Contact page and we can go from there.

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