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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 Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.

Kit

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 Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by SABROI
$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.
by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
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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