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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 Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
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 Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
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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