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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Opal

by Fors

€49

Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.

VST Macro Controls

by killihu

€9

Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.

BiP (Bounce In Place)

by Valiumdupeuple

€4+

One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.

trnr.DmmG

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.

ClipGain

by Valiumdupeuple

€4+

A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.

trnr.BitEcho

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.

trnr.RetroSampler

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.

AS Damage

by SABROI

$20

A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds

Petal

by Rainbow Circuit

£29

A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

Ping

by encoder audio

€10

Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.

AS Steps

by SABROI

$35

A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.

Clipper

by GMAudio

A$15

The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

Squeeze

by GMAudio

FREE

Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.

Shortcut Buddy

by Noir Labs

$15

An invaluable tool to speed up your workflow. Map a keyboard key or MIDI control to up to 64 Ableton plugins, VST’s/AU’s and effect racks so you can load your favourite devices with a single keystroke or button press.

data.train

by Dillon Bastan

£15

Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.

X-Translate

by Manifest Audio

$20.00

What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?

PMM Pro

by encoder audio

€10

The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.

Pomodoro

by pATCHES

FREE

A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.

rr

by Iftah

FREE

Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.

Volume Buddy

by Noir Labs

$18

A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.

Equation

by Incandescent

$27

A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.

Swiss Army Meter

by Noir Labs

The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.

Ferro

by encoder audio

€10

A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.

Orbit

by Rainbow Circuit

$20

Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.

Surgeon

by encoder audio

€10

A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.

Freesound4Live

by aylesim

€5

Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.

Romb

by Fors

FREE

A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.

Ducker

by GMAudio

A$20

Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.

Roulette

by Fors

€15

A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.

Creative Extensions

by Ableton, Dillon Bastan

FREE

8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.

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.

Max For Live Curated Collection

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