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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 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 Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.

Pyr

by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
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 pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.

Kit

by Fors
€18
A versatile set of seven experimental devices with engaging visual interfaces that invite you to tune parameters with your ears and lose yourself in sound.
by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.
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 pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
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+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
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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