In this article you’ll find out 10 amazing Max for Live devices to download for free. We take a look at synths, drum synths, generative tools, sequencers, and even visualizers. Let’s get started!
1. Flechtwerk
This device is a clone of the famous Plaits Eurorack module. Give it a try!
2. ju.randomizer
Randomizes all controls in a chosen instrument or effect, providing you with unpredictable sounds. Great as a starting point for complex patches!
3. Visage
Visage is a cold sounding FM drum synth. Not only does it feature a very nice built-in X0X style sequencer, but also has a few built-in effects.
4. Duck Buddy V1
The first version of Duck Buddy is a classic Max for Live device allowing you to add Shaper style sidechain effects and link it to a MIDI channel.
5. Dynamics
Dynamics is a MIDI Transformation tool which introduces velocity variations. Perfect for adding dynamics to drawn in drum patterns.
6. SRM-DB002
This generative Max for Live tool creates complete house drum MIDI clips. Just tell it which notes correspond to which drum sounds, and it does its magic!
7. The Drummer Free
The Drummer is an amazing Max for Live sequencer with unique options of randomizing patterns on all drum sounds, or single channels.
8. ProperStep
ProperStep allows you to step record your MIDI in the style of classic Roland synths like the TB-303 or SH-101.
9. Geometrum
Geometrum is an amazing and simple visualizer which displays complex shapes on a rotating 2D canvas.
10. Vizzable
Vizzable is an interesting set of tools for creating more complex visuals completely within Ableton Live. For a more stable solution, try the Ganz Graf Max for Live device.
