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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
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
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 Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
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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