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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 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 encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Novel Music
$22
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.

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 monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
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
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
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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