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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.

What Is Max For Live?

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 Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.

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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 Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
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 GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
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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