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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.

What Is Max For Live?

The Max For Live Curated Collection

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by SABROI
$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
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?

Kit

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
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by Novel Music
$22
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
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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