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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 Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
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 Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by SABROI
$20
A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
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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