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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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Glänta - Focus On The Fundamentals Of FM Synthesis

Glänta

by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
Buy Glänta
AS D-Delay Max For Live device by SABROI

AS D-Delay

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.
Buy AS D-Delay
BPM Converter - Quickly Convert BPM to ms or Hz

BPM Converter

by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
Download BPM Converter
trnr.DmmG - A Digital Multi-mode Gate

trnr.DmmG

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
Download DmmG
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12

MIDI Tools Volume One

by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
Buy MIDI Tools Volume One
Swiss Army Meter - The Ultimate Ableton Live Monitoring Tool

Swiss Army Meter

by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
Buy Swiss Army Meter
Pomodoro - A Max For Live Focus Timer

Pomodoro

by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
Download Pomodoro
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Curves EQ

by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
Buy Curves EQ
Duckling Max For Live device by Ternär Music Technology

Duckling

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
Download Duckling
Sequence8 - A Powerful Ableton Live Parameter Sequencer

Sequence8

by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
Buy Sequence8
Rift Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Rift

by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
Buy Rift
Ping Max For Live device by encoder audio

Ping

by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
Buy Ping
Superberry - Delicious Max For Live Superware

Superberry

by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
Buy Superberry
Lambda II - Powerful Realtime Granular Effect

Lambda II

by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
Buy Lambda II
Mojo - Colour Your Tracks With The Sound Of Vintage Devices

Mojo

by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
Buy Mojo
Ducker - Unprecedented Control Of Your Sidechaining

Ducker

by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
Buy Ducker
Pathways - Make Drawings To Play Back Samples

Pathways

by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
Buy Pathways
HiFreqLimiter Max For Live device by GMAudio

HiFreqLimiter

by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
Download HiFreqLimiter
Shortcut Buddy - Max For Live Shortcut Tool

Shortcut Buddy

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.
Buy Shortcut Buddy
Sting Max For Live device by Iftah

Sting

by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
Download Sting
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Optocomp

by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
Buy Optocomp
MOD SQUAD - 15 Unique Modulators

Mod Squad

by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
Download Mod Squad
Ferro - Classic Cassette Deck Emulator

Ferro

by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
Buy Ferro
TransD - Creative Max For Live Transient Shaper

TransD

by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
Buy TransD
Transient Shaper Max For Live device by Live Workflow Tools

Transient Shaper

by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
Buy Transient Shaper
Reference Max For Live device by Live Workflow Tools

Reference

by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
Buy Reference
A powerful dynamic EQ for Ableton Live

Equation

by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
Buy Equation
Gradient Max For Live device by pATCHES

Gradient

by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
Buy Gradient
Pyr - 12-voice Modelled String Instrument

Pyr

by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
Download Pyr
AS Console - Analog Console Channel Strip

AS Console

by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
Buy AS Console
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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