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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Roulette

by Fors

€15

A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.

Tape

by monomono

£15

A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Spect

by Neshama

FREE

A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.

Gradient

by pATCHES

$20

Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.

Mod Squad

by Manifest Audio

FREE

15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.

AS Steps

by SABROI

$35

A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.

Surgeon

by encoder audio

€10

A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.

AS D-Delay

by SABROI

$20

A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.

Creative Extensions

by Ableton, Dillon Bastan

FREE

8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.

ml.distance

by alkman

FREE

A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.

Transient Shaper

by Live Workflow Tools

$14

An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.

Lucky Notes

by aylesim

FREE

Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.

Rhythmorphic

by Dillon Bastan

£18

An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.

Deviate

by Novel Music

FREE

Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Snake MIDI Generator

by Maxime Dangles

€3

A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.

Superberry

by Fors

€29

A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.

Crunch

by encoder audio

€10

A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

by Manifest Audio

£35

12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.

Opal

by Fors

€49

Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.

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.

BiP (Bounce In Place)

by Valiumdupeuple

€4+

One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.

VST Macro Controls

by killihu

€9

Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.

Carver

by Noir Labs

$35

A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.

rr

by Iftah

FREE

Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.

Lambda II

by Riccardo Sellan

£18

A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.

AS Console

by SABROI

$30

An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.

Pluck

by Fors

FREE

A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.

Clipper

by GMAudio

A$15

The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

Travelogue

by Novel Music

$39

Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.

SnAkE

by Maxime Dangles

FREE

A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.

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.

Max For Live Curated Collection

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