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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 Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
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?
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
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.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
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 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 Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
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 pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
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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