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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 Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
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 Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
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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