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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 Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.

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.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
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 Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
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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