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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 Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by Rainbow Circuit
£17
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack 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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