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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
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by Fors
€29
An inspiring MPE-enabled synthesizer with a unique approach to sound design to give you a fresh tool for making new sounds.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
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 Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
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.
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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