Max for Live

Musical innovators have always sought new ways of making unique, personal sounds. Today's most creative computer musicians are pushing the boundaries with Max for Live, turning Ableton Live into their own customized instrument.

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Max for Live is a tool kit for building new devices for Ableton Live. Offering unlimited customization potential, Max for Live is backed by an inspired community who share their creations. Check out some of our favorite devices and the people behind them.

Oli Larkin - Kasio-M4L

When Oli Larkin wanted to design a software version of one of his favorite vintage digital synths, Max for Live was the obvious choice. Read more

'Kasio-M4L' features Phase Distortion synthesis inspired by a classic line of digital synthesizers.

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Manuel Poletti - Low-Frequency Oscillators (LFOs)

Manuel's LFO devices let you modulate anything in Live from instruments and effects to clips. Read more

The LFO devices apply a low-frequency oscillator to device parameters or controls in your Live Set.

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Katsuhiro Chiba - Classic Synths

Inspired by classic 80s hardware synths, Japanese musician Katsuhiro Chiba used Max for Live to build three synthesizers that capture the iconic sound of the era. Read more

'Classic Synths' contains three synthesizers with a classic 80s sound.

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Henrik Schwarz - Schwarzonator II

Jazz/soul/electronica legend Henrik Schwarz used Max for Live to create the 'Schwarzonator II', which automatically fits the notes he plays to a musical scale. Read more

'Schwarzonator II' automatically fits MIDI notes to a selected musical scale.

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Alexkid - Instant Haus

Producer Alexkid is a master of house music. He's put that knowledge into his 'Instant Haus' Max for Live device, which instantly generates drum patterns to craft into your own house track. Read more

'Instant Haus' is a beat generator optimized for house music.

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Robert Henke (Monolake) - Granulator

Sound artist Robert Henke creates the tools that define his sound. Using Max for Live, Robert made the 'Granulator', which can transform any sound into a lush soundscape or a wall of noise. Read more

'Granulator' is a sample-based granular synthesizer.

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Richie Hawtin (Plastikman) & Liine - Kapture

For the 2010 reincarnation of Plastikman, Richie Hawtin's grand artistic vision required the masterminds at Liine to design a Max for Live device to help the tour become reality. Read more

'Kapture' saves the state of your Live Set as a preset that can be instantly recalled.

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