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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 Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
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 Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
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 Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
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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