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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 SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
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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