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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 Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
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 pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
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 GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
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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