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New in Live 11
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Inspired by Nature
by Dillon Bastan

Inspired by Nature is a playful collection of visual Max for Live devices created in collaboration with Dillon Bastan.
Produce generative soundscapes, unpredictable melodies and evolving modulations with devices inspired by
physical forces and the natural world.

66.4 MB

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PitchLoop89
by Robert Henke (Monolake)

PitchLoop89 is a new pitch-shifting device inspired by the Publison DHM 89, created in collaboration with Robert
Henke. Experiment with jittery glitch effects, delayed digital shimmers and outlandish vibrato in the studio or
onstage.

1.5 MB
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3 Pack bundle

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Echoes and Spaces Bundle
by Various

From precise rhythmic ripples to expansive vapour trails, explore the space and time of your sound with a diverse
array of delays and reverbs gathered in one inspiring, versatile collection.

USD 117
USD 78

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Stray Cats Collection
by Max for Cats

We’ve teamed up with Max for Cats and Sonic Bloom to give you a free collection of devices to keep you company
at home. From synths and sequencers to effects for space and color.

28.7 MB

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FlexGroove
by Martin von Frantzius

FlexGroove is a Max for Live device for off-the-grid MIDI sequencing. Give parts an expressive push and pull,
fluidly transition from one time signature to another, or play with unconventional swing patterns.

USD 49

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3 Pack bundle

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Max for Cats Bundle
by Max for Cats

Enrich your synthesizer collection with three of our most popular devices – all by Max for Cats. Explore the complex
tones of FM synthesis, the grit and character of analog synths, and the boundless creative possibilities of modular
synthesis.

USD 217
USD 139

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Grain Scanner
by Amazing Noises

Grain Scanner lets you design experimental noises, glitchy effects, alien textures and massive clouds of ambience.
Its advanced sound engine turns any sample into a blank slate for otherworldly synth parts.

USD 59

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CV Tools
by Ableton

CV Tools is ten creative Max for Live devices that let you control and interact with your modular gear with Ableton
Live.

19.0 MB

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Probability Pack
by Sonic Faction

A collection of creative sequencers that introduce probability and chance to your music.

49.1 MB

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Creative Extensions
by Ableton

Creative Extensions is a free addition to Live 10 Suite created with an experimental approach to sound processing
and generative composition.

13.7 MB

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Surround Panner
by Ableton

Surround Panner is a free Max for Live device that makes mixing for performances, installations and theaters using
multi-channel speaker setups possible in Live. Simply load the device into a track in your Live set and use the XY
control to place it anywhere in the surround field. Eight presets allow you to choose between four-, six- and eight-
channel setups.

0.52 MB

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Convolution Reverb
by Ableton

Convolution Reverb is a creative device for bringing new space to your sounds – a sample-based reverb suite with
hundreds of impulse responses from real-world spaces and world-class hardware.

298.9 MB

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Iota
by Dillon Bastan

Aimed at electronic musicians, sound designers and installation artists, Iota is a Max For Live granular looping
instrument that wrings endless creative potential out of even the simplest samples, via an inspiring graphically-driven
interface.

USD 39

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MidiVolve
by Coldcut

This Max For Live arpeggiator, riff generator and sequencer turns even the simplest of MIDI patterns into an
evolving musical continuum, and comes with a collection of hybrid electronic/acoustic Instrument and Effects Racks
capturing the classic and contemporary sounds of electronic music legends Coldcut.

USD 49

Buy now

Available as bundle
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Pallas
by Max for Cats

Max for Cats’ latest creation brings the versatility of a semi-modular interface to the world of analog-modelling
synthesis. Built around a flexible virtual patchbay, Pallas gives users immense control over a wide range of bold and
unique sounds.

USD 59

Buy now

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Hypermorph
by Sonic Faction

Mix or mutate between four independent sound sources using a flexible morph matrix and a Push-ready modulation
sequencer – Hypermorph offers a playful way to create rapidly changing or evolving sounds.

USD 59

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Transient Machines
by Surreal Machines

Transient Machines is a Max for Live Pack that allows for deep sound-shaping possibilities. Modelled after the
transient designers found in professional recording studios, Transient Machines is a versatile tool for reshaping the
dynamics of drums, loops, and much more.

USD 49

Buy now

Available as bundle
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Bengal
by Max for Cats

Combining the textural intricacy of FM with the freeform approach of a modular system, Bengal is a sound
designer’s dream with its four operators, eight voices of polyphony, six audio effects and a flexible modulation
architecture centred on an interactive virtual patchbay.

USD 59

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Tricky Traps
by Sonic Faction

16 creative contraptions spanning sequencers, instruments and MIDI effects that are tons of fun to play. They’re
made to be chained together to trigger unexpected reactions and happy accidents – and they bring a new level of
customised control to Push.

USD 59

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Time & Timbre
by Skinnerbox

The updated Time & Timbre comes crammed with devices for integrating its unique groove capabilities throughout
your music-making process. It’s now compatible with the new Push – but whatever way you use it you’ll be
brimming with rhythmic ideas.

USD 69

Buy now

Available as bundle
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Outer Spaces
by Amazing Noises

Outer Spaces is a versatile new audio processor that puts your sounds in beautiful spaces – but it goes way beyond
your standard reverb. Create alien drones and endless echoes or completely transform timbres; it’s a multipurpose
tool for extraordinary sound design.

USD 39

Buy now
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Connection Kit
by Ableton

If you’ve been looking to use Live with technologies like Arduino, LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 and OSC, this free
set of Max for Live devices provides exactly what you need. Now it’s simpler than ever to set up new and
experimental ways to interact with and extend Live.

7.0 MB

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Modulators
by K-Devices

Get deep with the multi-functional LFO, create a sequence of randomized preset states, or modulate parameters
using an audio signal – this set of envelope followers and other device controllers can reinvent how you use your
instruments and effects, and take your modulations to the molecular level.

USD 49

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IRCAMAX 2
by IRCAM

IRCAM has used the expertise from decades of dedicated research and development to produce this collection of
Max for Live devices. Through real time audio analysis, their advanced physical modelling synthesis environment
and other leading technologies, IRCAMAX 2 lets you manipulate, process and reinvent sounds in ways you wouldn’t
have imagined possible.

USD 199

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Terra
by K-Devices

New from K-Devices, Terra is a polyphonic Max For Live synth incorporating frequency modulation, phase
distortion, ring modulation and wave shaping. With its intuitive layout and characterful sound, it makes a unique
and interesting addition to any musician or sound designer’s Live instrument arsenal.

USD 69

Buy now

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Max for Live Essentials
by Ableton
Max for Live Essentials is a collection of audio and MIDI effects, synthesizers and control devices made with Max
for Live – for use with Live 9.

354.0 MB

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Polyphylla
by Mellisonic

Polyphylla is a new Max For Live instrument that makes additive synthesis accessible and fun. Aimed at electronic
music producers as well as experimental composers, music educators and production novices, you’ll master it in
minutes but make amazing sounds with it for years to come.

USD 49

Buy now
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Patter
by Adam Florin

Get to grips with Patter, a creative MIDI effect for Max for Live that creates truly surprising musical ideas. Its ability
to generate unique rhythms and melodies, and deft control over randomization elements make it an exciting tool for
those looking for inspiration and experimentation.

USD 29

Buy now

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BeatSeeker
by Andrew Robertson

BeatSeeker is a responsive Max for Live device that adapts Live’s tempo to stay in time with a drummer or other
rhythmic audio. It lets bands maintain their natural groove when performing with Live.

2.5 MB

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Max 7 Pitch and Time Machines
by Cycling '74

Max 7 Pitch and Time Machines is a free collection of devices that make use of new real-time intonation, pitch and
time correction capabilities of Max 7.

12.7 MB

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Polytek
by Sonic Faction

Polytek is a versatile and creative Max for Live instrument combining step sequencing, vocoding and multiband
gating, using Analog and Sampler as sound sources.

USD 49

Buy now
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Chaos Effects
by Amazing Noises

From premium Max For Live developer Amazing Noises comes a pair of anarchic effects for sound designers, glitch
producers and explorers of uncharted sonic territory: Dedalus Delay and Stutter Switch.

USD 39

Buy now

Available as bundle

Max for Live

OSCiLLOT
by Max for Cats

With over 100 freely patchable modules and dozens of pre-patched synths and effects, OSCiLLOT brings the near-
infinite creative possibilities of modular synthesis to Ableton Live.
USD 99

Buy now

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Holder
by K-Devices

Holder is a spectral freezing device. It grabs short slices of sound and transforms them to ambient textures. It is
perfect for creating wide, lush soundscapes and atmospheric drones.

USD 29

Buy now

Available as bundle
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Alter Echo
by K-Devices

AlterEcho is a supercharged delay effect which can add complex rhythm and tone to your sounds. It is transport-
synced with step-based parameters, enabling powerful control of your sound over time.

USD 39

Buy now

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Geisterwelt
by Utami

Geisterwelt is a spectral sampler and visualizer. With control over multiple audio and video parameters, Geisterwelt
lets you simultaneously create music and responsive HD video with nothing more than a MIDI controller, a
keyboard, or mouse.

USD 30

Buy now

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IRCAMAX 1
by IRCAM

Developed at the legendary IRCAM institute in Paris, this Pack contains six Max for Live effects and one instrument
for advanced real-time sound processing and manipulation.

USD 139

Buy now

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Gratis Hits
by Max for Cats

Look what Max for Cats dragged in: five high-quality Max for Live devices for free! Including an exceptional
organ/additive synthesizer hybrid and several wonderfully executed audio and MIDI devices, Gratis Hits is a gift
that will keep on giving.

37.1 MB

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Ensemble
by Max for Cats

Inspired by the classic string machines of the 1970s, Ensemble is a Max for Live string synthesizer with a unique
built-in morphing formant filter. Ensemble also includes chorus and phaser effects which can be used separately.

USD 39

Buy now

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Digital
by Max for Cats

Max for Cats presents DiGiTAL, a powerful polyphonic synth that fuses aspects of additive, wavetable, frequency
modulation and subtractive synthesis. DiGiTAL is distinctly designed for creating new sounds and provides a
comprehensive set of controls expressly for this purpose.

USD 39

Buy now
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Dub Machines
by Surreal Machines

Dub Machines is a pair of expertly designed Max for Live devices that reproduce, and expand on the sound of
classic tape and analog delays. With vintage character, extensive control and deep sound-shaping capabilities,
Dub Machines is ready to take any sound into space.

USD 39

Buy now
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Herse
by K-Devices

Drop Herse in your track and manipulate audio in real time. Herse is a slicing multi-effect that lets you rearrange
your signal and apply a defined amount of effect to each slice.

USD 29

Buy now

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Dark Synth
by Amazing Noises
Dark Synth is an highly innovative new Max for Live synthesizer that marries the vast possibilities of additive
synthesis with a super-intuitive interface. As a great starting point for immersive sound-shaping, Dark Synth will
introduce you to new horizons in sound design.

USD 69

Buy now

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RokVid
by Adam Rokhsar

RokVid is a powerful video solution for live music performers. Designed with simplicity in mind, RokVid makes easy
work of generating captivating video that dynamically reacts to your sound.

USD 24

Buy now
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Spectrum Effects v.2
by Amazing Noises

Spectrum Effects includes two radical spectral processing devices capable of a range of effects. Warp and mangle
your audio into mayhem, or add subtle harmonic touches - you decide which. In the studio and at the gig, Spectrum
Effects adds an instant dynamic catalyst to your Live set.

USD 39

Buy now
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AutoBeat
by K-Devices

Set the rules in AutoBeat and discover endless rhythmic rearrangement possibilities. AutoBeat integrates seamlessly
with Drum Racks, and can also function as a flexible phrase creator for melodic instruments.

USD 39

Buy now

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Granulator II
by Robert Henke (Monolake)

One of the most popular Max for Live devices, Robert Henke’s impressive Monolake Granulator has been updated
for Live 9. Transform any sound with this versatile instrument.

4.2 MB

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Max for Live Big Three
by Cycling '74

A legacy Pack featuring Loop Shifter, Buffer Shuffler 1.0 and Step Sequencer. Get surprising, inspiring, and
tweaked-out results with these three devices.

3.9 MB

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Max for Live Building Tools
by Cycling '74

Max for Live Building Tools is a set of essential devices that open up the modular potential of Live. Effect, control,
and radically reinvent your sounds and workflow.

66.3 MB

Download

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Max for Live Pluggo for Live
by Cycling '74

Pluggo for Live is a free collection of audio devices and instruments derived from Cycling '74's Pluggo plug-in
collection. This array of full-fledged Max for Live devices provides hours of signal-mangling fun as well as
interesting examples of various approaches to plug-in design.
7.7 MB

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Schwarzonator II
by Henrik Schwarz

Jazz/soul/electronica legend Henrik Schwarz used Max for Live to create the 'Schwarzonator II', which
automatically shifts MIDI notes to a selected musical scale.

0.69 MB

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Instant Haus
by Alexkid

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.

3.3 MB

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Pitch Drop
by Mormo

Electronic music producer Mormo wanted a specific sound. He took matters into his own hands and used Max for
Live to make it happen in a day.

0.59 MB

Download

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Classic Synths
by Katsuhiro Chiba

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

2.8 MB

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APC-Step-Sequencer
by Mark Egloff

A mild-mannered logistics expert by day, Mark Egloff creates Max for Live devices for Live and Akai controllers at
night.

1.6 MB

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Kasio
by Oli Larkin

When Oli Larkin wanted to design a software version of one of his favorite vintage digital synths, Max for Live was
the obvious choice. Kasio features Phase Distortion synthesis inspired by a classic line of digital synthesizers.

1.8 MB

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Kapture
by Richie Hawtin (Plastikman) & Liine

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

3.0 MB

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