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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 Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
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 Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
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 Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.

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 Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
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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