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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 Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
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 Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
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 Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
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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