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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 Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
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 aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
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 encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
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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