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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 killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
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 monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
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 Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
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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