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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 killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
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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