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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 Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.

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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 encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Noir Labs
$15
An invaluable tool to speed up your workflow. Map a keyboard key or MIDI control to up to 64 Ableton plugins, VST’s/AU’s and effect racks so you can load your favourite devices with a single keystroke or button press.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
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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