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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 pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
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 Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
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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