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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 monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
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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