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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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Pyr

by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
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
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and 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 Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
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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