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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
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".

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by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
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 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
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
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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