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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.

What Is Max For Live?

The Max For Live Curated Collection

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by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
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 monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
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 pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by Novel Music
$22
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
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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