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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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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
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
Surgeon - Precision Sculpting Audio Filter

Surgeon

by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
Buy Surgeon
Ping Max For Live device by encoder audio

Ping

by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
Buy Ping
Sequence8 - A Powerful Ableton Live Parameter Sequencer

Sequence8

by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
Buy Sequence8
Reference Max For Live device by Live Workflow Tools

Reference

by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
Buy Reference
Source Max For Live device by encoder audio

Source

by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
Buy Source
PMM Pro Max For Live device by encoder audio

PMM Pro

by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
Buy PMM Pro
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
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module

Snake MIDI Generator

by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
Buy Snake MIDI Generator
Glänta - Focus On The Fundamentals Of FM Synthesis

Glänta

by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
Buy Glänta
Ducker - Unprecedented Control Of Your Sidechaining

Ducker

by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
Buy Ducker
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
Doublet - A Sleek Synth With Concepts From FM And Wavetable Synthesis

Doublet

by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
Buy Doublet
trnr.BitEcho - 80s Inspired, Modelled Digital Hardware Delay

trnr.BitEcho

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
Download BitEcho
data.train - Realtime Sample Mangler And Glitcher

data.train

by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
Buy data.train
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
Lode Max For Live device by Fors

Lode

by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
Download Lode
trnr.DmmG - A Digital Multi-mode Gate

trnr.DmmG

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
Download DmmG
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
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.
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Shortcut Buddy - Max For Live Shortcut Tool

Shortcut Buddy

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.
Buy Shortcut Buddy
AS D-Delay Max For Live device by SABROI

AS D-Delay

by SABROI
$20
A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.
Buy AS D-Delay
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
Ferro - Classic Cassette Deck Emulator

Ferro

by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
Buy Ferro
Scenery Max For Live device by pATCHES

Scenery

by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
Buy Scenery
Pyr - 12-voice Modelled String Instrument

Pyr

by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
Download Pyr
GrainFreeze - Create Lush Textures Out Of Everything!

Grain.Freeze

by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
Download Grain.Freeze
Superberry - Delicious Max For Live Superware

Superberry

by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
Buy Superberry
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.

Squeeze

by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
Download Squeeze
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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