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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 Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
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.
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 Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
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 encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by SABROI
$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
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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