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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 Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by SABROI
$20
A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
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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