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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 pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
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?
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
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.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
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 lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
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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