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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 Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
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 killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
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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