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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 pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
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 Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.

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by Fors
€18
A versatile set of seven experimental devices with engaging visual interfaces that invite you to tune parameters with your ears and lose yourself in sound.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
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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