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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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.

Scenery

by pATCHES

$10

Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

Transient Shaper

by Live Workflow Tools

$14

An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.

Swiss Army Meter

by Noir Labs

The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.

Equation

by Incandescent

$27

A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.

Volume Buddy

by Noir Labs

$18

A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.

Flechtwerk Pro

by Ternär Music Technology

€20

A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.

AS Steps

by SABROI

$35

A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.

Squeeze

by GMAudio

FREE

Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.

Sequence8

by Incandescent

A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.

Chiral

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.

Clipper

by GMAudio

A$15

The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

Aisles

by Novel Music

$24

A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.

Orbit

by Rainbow Circuit

$20

Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.

AS Console

by SABROI

$30

An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.

Survey

by pATCHES

$20

Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.

Lode

by Fors

FREE

A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.

Freesound4Live

by aylesim

€5

Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.

Staircase

by Novel Music

$22

Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.

rr

by Iftah

FREE

Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.

Snake MIDI Generator

by Maxime Dangles

€3

A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.

Carver

by Noir Labs

$35

A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.

TransD

by GMAudio

A$20

A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.

Rhythmorphic

by Dillon Bastan

£18

An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.

Petal

by Rainbow Circuit

£29

A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

Control Matrix

by killihu

€9

Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.

Curves EQ

by monomono

£15

Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Tape

by monomono

£15

A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

X-Translate

by Manifest Audio

$20.00

What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?

trnr.DmmG

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.

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.

Max For Live Curated Collection

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