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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 Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
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.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
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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