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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by Iftah

FREE

Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.

Equation

by Incandescent

$27

A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.

Console x8056

by monomono

£48

The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.

AS Console

by SABROI

$30

An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.

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.

VST Macro Controls

by killihu

€9

Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.

trnr.Flechtwerk

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.

Chiral

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.

BiP (Bounce In Place)

by Valiumdupeuple

€4+

One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.

Transient Shaper

by Live Workflow Tools

$14

An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.

ml.distance

by alkman

FREE

A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.

Doublet

by Fors

€15

A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.

Lode

by Fors

FREE

A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.

Duckling

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.

Pluck

by Fors

FREE

A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.

Swiss Army Meter

by Noir Labs

The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.

Optocomp

by monomono

£15

A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Staircase

by Novel Music

$19

Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.

Surgeon

by encoder audio

€10

A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.

Source

by encoder audio

€10

A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".

Volume Buddy

by Noir Labs

$18

A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.

X-Translate

by Manifest Audio

$20.00

What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?

Sequence8

by Incandescent

A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.

Simpler Buddy

by Yraki

FREE

Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.

Lucky Notes

by aylesim

FREE

Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.

MIDI Tools Volume One

by Philip Meyer

£70/£45

4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.

AS Steps

by SABROI

$35

A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.

Reference

by Live Workflow Tools

Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.

X-FX

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?

Clipper

by GMAudio

A$15

The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

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.

Max For Live Curated Collection

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