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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 aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by Novel Music
$22
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.

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 pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
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 monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
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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