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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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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
Control Matrix Max For Live device by killihu

Control Matrix

by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
Buy Control Matrix
ml.distance - Advanced Spatialization Tool

ml.distance

by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
Download ml.distance
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
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
Steps Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Steps

by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
Buy Steps
Clipper - Advanced Precision Clipping Tool for Ableton Live

Clipper

by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
Buy Clipper
AS Steps - The Ultimate Max For Live Step Sequencer

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.
Buy AS Steps
Staircase Max For Live device by Novel Music

Staircase

by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
Buy Staircase
Crunch - Hardware Crunch Emulator

Crunch

by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
Buy crUnch
Freesound4Live - Browse, Search, Listen and Download Sounds From Freesound.org Without Leaving Ableton Live

Freesound4Live

by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
Buy Freesound4Live
AS Damage - The ultimate Max For Live device for distortion nerds

AS Damage

by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
Buy AS Damage
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
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
Carver - A Versatile, Powerful Transient Shaper

Carver

by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
Buy Carver
Travelogue - Generate Endlessly Evolving Patterns

Travelogue

by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
Buy Travelogue
Inspired by Nature - Creative Tools For Organic Sound Design and Composition

Inspired By Nature

by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
Learn More
Pluck - A Simple String Synthesizer

Pluck

by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
Download Pluck
Pyr - 12-voice Modelled String Instrument

Pyr

by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
Download Pyr
Ferro - Classic Cassette Deck Emulator

Ferro

by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
Buy Ferro
Opal - Insanely Powerful Rhythm Machine and Drum Synthesizer

Opal

by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
Buy Opal
Roulette - A Creative Poly-asymmetric Sequencer

Roulette

by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
Buy Roulette
X-Translate - Transform Any Sound Into Any Other In Real-time

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?
Buy X-Translate
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
Romb - An Uncomplicated Max For Live Reverb

Romb

by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
Download Romb
A creative Max For Live spectral gate

Spect

by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
Download Spect
Console x8056 Max For Live device by monomono

Console x8056

by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
Buy Console x8056
12 creative MIDI Generators and Transformations for Live 12

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
Buy MIDI TOOLSET
MOD SQUAD - 15 Unique Modulators

Mod Squad

by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
Download Mod Squad
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
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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