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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 Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.

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by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.
by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.
by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
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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