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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 Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Pyr

by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.

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 aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
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.
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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