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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 Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Novel Music
$22
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
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 Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
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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