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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 Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Fors
€29
An inspiring MPE-enabled synthesizer with a unique approach to sound design to give you a fresh tool for making new sounds.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by Manifest Audio
€50.00
What if you could tune your effects to any scale and key, and even play them via MIDI input in real-time?

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
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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