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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 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 Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Manifest Audio
€50.00
What if you could tune your effects to any scale and key, and even play them via MIDI input in real-time?
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
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 Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
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 SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
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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