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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Rhythmorphic

by Dillon Bastan

£18

An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.

Mod Squad

by Manifest Audio

FREE

15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.

ClipGain

by Valiumdupeuple

€4+

A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.

Clipper

by GMAudio

A$15

The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

trnr.RetroSampler

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.

AS D-Delay

by SABROI

$20

A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.

trnr.DmmG

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.

BiP (Bounce In Place)

by Valiumdupeuple

€4+

One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.

Optocomp

by monomono

£15

A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Tape

by monomono

£15

A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Reference

by Live Workflow Tools

Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.

AS Steps

by SABROI

$35

A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.

Flechtwerk Pro

by Ternär Music Technology

€20

A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.

X-Translate

by Manifest Audio

$20.00

What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?

Volume Buddy

by Noir Labs

$18

A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.

Curves EQ

by monomono

£15

Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Petal

by Rainbow Circuit

£29

A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

Shortcut Buddy

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.

Pyr

by Iftah

FREE

12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.

AS Console

by SABROI

$30

An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.

ml.distance

by alkman

FREE

A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.

rr

by Iftah

FREE

Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.

VST Macro Controls

by killihu

€9

Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.

SnAkE

by Maxime Dangles

FREE

A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.

trnr.BitEcho

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.

Duckling

by Ternär Music Technology

FREE

A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.

Aisles

by Novel Music

$24

A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

by Manifest Audio

£35

12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.

Pluck

by Fors

FREE

A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.

Rift

by Rainbow Circuit

$34

A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.

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.

Max For Live Curated Collection

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