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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 GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.

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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
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
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.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
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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