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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 Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by SABROI
$20
A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
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 Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
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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