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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 SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
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 Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".

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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 pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
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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