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Knob Studio by Alessandro aylesim Miracapillo

Knob Studio is a powerful Max for Live device for Ableton that revolutionizes mapping experimentation. By blending functions and evolving waveforms, it opens up new pathways for sound exploration and expression.

Key features:

  • Custom waveform creation with multiple function types
  • Multiple reading head modes including Manual, LFO, and Envelope Follower
  • Comprehensive randomization capabilities
  • Real-time visualization of output waveforms
  • Global smooth and jitter settings for organic modulation

Perfect for both detailed fine-tuning and spontaneous sound design, Knob Studio offers complete control over waveform creation and interpretation.

PRICE

£16.99

Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 12.0 & MaxforLive (Version 8.6 or above)
Knob Studio - MaxforLive Control Device for Ableton Live by Aylesim
(2 customer reviews)

Recolor Clips by Elisabeth Homeland

It’s a small FREE utility device that automatically synchronises your clips color to their tracks color throughout your Live Set.

PRICE
FREE / PAY WHAT YOU WANT
Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 11 Suite or Ableton Live 11 Standard with MaxforLive Installed

Tremulant by LDM Design

  • Harmonic Tremolo Effect: Utilizes an LFO to modulate audio levels of highpass and lowpass filters with a central notch frequency for a unique sound.
  • Distinctive Output: Produces a characteristic harmonic tremolo sound, different from traditional volume modulating tremolos.
  • Stereo Effect Option: Allows one channel to be flipped for an immersive stereo experience.
  • Noise Modulation: Incorporates additional noise in the modulation for a textured audio output.
  • Monophonic Instrument Compatibility: Ideal for use with single monophonic instruments, but open to experimentation for broader applications.
  • Creative Sound Design: Perfect for musicians and audio engineers looking to add a unique harmonic tremolo effect to their sound palette.
PRICE

£10.00

Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 11 & MaxforLive is Essential
Tremulant MaxforLive Device for Ableton Live by LDM Design
(1 customer review)

MIDI TOOLSET 001 by Manifest Audio

The first pack of MIDI Tools from Manifest Audio feature 4 MIDI Generators:

  • Metaflux
  • Metarhythm
  • Metapath
  • Metasketch

and 8 MIDI Transformers:

  • Euclidifier
  • Fluctuator
  • Inebriator
  • Mutator
  • Octavator
  • Swinger
  • Tether
  • Tilter

BONUS: Full Bundle Includes Utility Boost!

PRICE

£35.00

Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 12 & MaxforLive is Essential
MIDI Toolset 001 MaxforLive MIDI Tools for Ableton Live 12 by Manifest Audio
(1 customer review)

Goodhertz Wrappers by Elisabeth Homeland

Use the GHZ effect plugins like native Ableton Live devices!

See the whole GUI in the device view, and manipulate the plugin’s parameters without the need to ever open up the plugins floating window. 

PRICE

£12.00

Minimum Requirements: These MaxForLive devices are not recreations of the original plugins. you still have to have the actual Kilohearts plugins installed! - It’s just a top layer for them. - These are MaxForLive devices so you’re gonna need either Live suite, or live standard with MaxForLive.

Rename Clip Names to Track Name by Elisabeth Homeland

You can decide if you want to rename all clips to its tracks name on All tracks, or only on the selected. 

And where should it rename them: In Arrangement, in Session view, or both. 

The rename button is key or midi mappable, and every parameter is accessible from Push.

PRICE
FREE / PAY WHAT YOU WANT
Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 10 Suite or Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive Installed

Harmony Bloom VST by Mario Nieto

Harmony Bloom, revolutionizes music creation with polyrhythmic MIDI generation and stunning visuals. Compatible with Windows and MacOS, it offers unmatched creative freedom for musicians and producers. An essential tool for innovative musical exploration.

PRICE

£25.00

Minimum Requirements: Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent. | RAM: 4GB. | Additional: Initial internet connection required for license activation.
Harmony Bloom 2024
(8 customer reviews)

Touch Me 2 by Elisabeth Homeland

You can assign a MIDI fader/knob to always follow and control the last touched/selected parameter in your project.

Just press the “Learn” button, and move a fader/knob of your controller.

This is a good solution if you like writing automation with a controller but you don’t want to MIDI map the parameters every single time.

PRICE
FREE / PAY WHAT YOU WANT
Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 10 Suite or Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive Installed

Dim Solo by Elisabeth Homeland

With the traditional solo function, the tracks that are not soloed are muted entirely. With Dim Solo, non-soloed tracks still bleed through but at a reduced level.

PRICE

£12.00

Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 11.3.2 Suite or Ableton Live 11.3.2 Standard with MaxforLive Installed

Latency Fixer & Recorder by Elisabeth Homeland

Latency Fixer allows you to record with enabled monitoring on any track (Audio or MIDI) and correct the latency in your recorded takes afterwards, even if your project includes a lot of latency heavy plugins.

Latency Free Recorder Solves the issue right at the recording stage. 

The results are the same, but you can decide which device fits your workflow the best.

PRICE

£12.00

Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 11.3.2 Suite or Ableton Live 11.3.2 Standard with MaxforLive Installed

Octopulse by Manifest Audio

Combining eight independent yet globally-controllable pulses with intricate polyrhythmic, polymetric, Euclidean, and probabilstic features, Octopulse is one of the most flexible and powerful generative rhythmic devices on the market.

PRICE

£35.00

Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 10 & MaxforLive is Essential
Octopulse MaxforLive Sequencer for Ableton Live by Manifest Audio
(1 customer review)

Foil 2 by Rainbow Circuit

Foil 2 by Rainbow Circuit is a Max for Live additive synthesizer that provides unmatched sound design capabilities. With eight oscillators, users can create harmonic or inharmonic timbres, while the pitch envelope allows for complex timbral gestures.

PRICE

£22.00

Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 10 Suite or Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive Installed

Arturia Wrappers by Elisabeth Homeland

PLEASE NOTE: NOT CURRENTLY COMPATIBLE WITH LIVE 12

Use the Artruria effect plugins like native Ableton Live devices!
See the whole GUI in the device view, and manipulate the plugin’s parameters without the need to ever open up the plugins floating window. 

PRICE

£12.00

Minimum Requirements: These MaxForLive devices are not recreations of the original plugins. you still have to have the actual Arturia plugins installed! - It’s just a top layer for them. - These are MaxForLive devices so you’re gonna need either Live suite, or live standard with MaxForLive.

Native Instrument Wrappers by Elisabeth Homeland

Use the Native Instruments effect plugins like native Ableton Live devices! 
See the whole GUI in the device view, and manipulate the plugin’s parameters without the need to ever open up the plugins floating window.

PRICE

£12.00

Minimum Requirements: These MaxForLive devices are not recreations of the original plugins. you still have to have the actual Kilohearts plugins installed! - It’s just a top layer for them. - These are MaxForLive devices so you’re gonna need either Live suite, or live standard with MaxForLive.

GMaudio HiFreqLimiter by Fixation Studios

Don’t let unruly high frequencies ruin your mix again, control them easily and transparently with GMaudio HiFreqLimiter.

PRICE
FREE / PAY WHAT YOU WANT
Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 10.1.42 & MaxforLive (Version 8.2.2 or above)
GM Audio HiFreqLimiter MaxforLive Device for Ableton Live by Fixation Studios
(2 customer reviews)

Subtraction Engine by Manifest Audio

Created by Ableton Certified Trainer Noah Pred, the Subtraction Engine generative MaxforLive MIDI performance effect is designed to mute steps of incoming MIDI drums, melodies, and harmonies to create variations, build tension, or experiment with different expressions of rhythmic and musical phrases. You can do this manually for full control – or just enable Auto Dice and let the good times roll.

PRICE

£13.00

Minimum Requirements: Ableton Live 10 Suite or Ableton Live 10 Standard with MaxforLive Installed

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