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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
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
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 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 Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
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 GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
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 Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
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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