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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Pathways

by Dillon Bastan

£15

Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.

ml.distance

by alkman

FREE

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

Orbit

by Rainbow Circuit

$20

Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.

Source

by encoder audio

€10

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

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.

Petal

by Rainbow Circuit

£29

A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

AS Console

by SABROI

$30

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

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.

Equation

by Incandescent

$27

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

VST Macro Controls

by killihu

€9

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

Doublet

by Fors

€15

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

Scenery

by pATCHES

$10

Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

Lambda II

by Riccardo Sellan

£18

A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.

Curves EQ

by monomono

£15

Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Roulette

by Fors

€15

A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.

Inspired By Nature

by Dillon Bastan

FREE

A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.

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.

ClipGain

by Valiumdupeuple

€4+

A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.

Travelogue

by Novel Music

$39

Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.

Steps

by Rainbow Circuit

£17

A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.

SnAkE

by Maxime Dangles

FREE

A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.

Console x8056

by monomono

£48

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

Carver

by Noir Labs

$35

A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.

Rift

by Rainbow Circuit

$34

A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.

Lucky Notes

by aylesim

FREE

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

rr

by Iftah

FREE

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

Deviate

by Novel Music

FREE

Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Grain.Freeze

by Monolake

FREE

A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!

AS Damage

by SABROI

$20

A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds

Shortcut Buddy

by Noir Labs

$15

An invaluable tool to speed up your workflow. Map a keyboard key or MIDI control to up to 64 Ableton plugins, VST’s/AU’s and effect racks so you can load your favourite devices with a single keystroke or button press.

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

Additional Info

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