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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 Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
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 Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
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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