Max For Live Curated Collection

A meticulously curated collection of the best Max For Live devices around — handpicked to inspire your next production. Browse the collection below.

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Rift

$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.

Sequence8

$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.

Auto Track Colors

$14
Name your tracks once. Auto Track Colors matches your keywords and instantly color-codes tracks and clips in Ableton Live.

Deviate

FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Inspired By Nature

FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.

AS Steps

$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.

Crunch

€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.

Scenery

$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

Aisles

$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.

HiFreqLimiter

FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.

X-FX

$69
What if you could tune your effects to any scale and key, and even play them via MIDI input in real-time?

Staircase

$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.

data.train

$24
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.

MIDI Bounce

$5
Adds Ableton's missing MIDI Bounce feature! An essential workflow utility.

Console x8056

$68
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.

Sands

$22
Reshape your sound by simulating and then abusing old digital sampler technology.

AS Console

$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.

Glänta

£15
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.

Carver

$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.

Survey

$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
Additional Info

The Max For Live Curated Collection is a hand-picked selection of high-quality, creatively inspiring Max For Live devices for use in Ableton Live. These aren’t tools I’ve made — they’re devices I’ve discovered while exploring the vast ecosystem of Max for Live.

With thousands of devices out there, this collection is my way of highlighting the best — tools that stand out for their sound, design and creative potential.

Disclaimers

The Max For Live Curated Collection includes links to third-party tools. While I do my best to ensure everything listed is high quality, I can’t guarantee that every device will always work as expected — and I’m not able to offer support for them. If you run into issues, please contact the original developer directly.

Affiliate Links

Some entries in the collection use affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage if you make a purchase. I only include tools I genuinely believe in and use myself. I also regularly review and remove entries that no longer meet my standards. Affiliate sales help keep both the ELPHNT website and the Curated Collection sustainable — thank you for the support.

Selection Process

Every device in the collection is something I’ve tested and used extensively in my own music. I’m a minimalist producer with a high standard for tools — so if something makes it into my workflow, it’s because it’s truly useful, creative and well made. If you’re a developer and think your device belongs here, feel free to reach out via the Contact page — I’d love to check it out.

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