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

Sands

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$22
Reshape your sound by simulating and then abusing old digital sampler technology.
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A spectral gate that removes noisy content of a sound, leaving the harmonics.

Hologram

  • by dnksaus
$6
A spectral gate that removes noisy content of a sound, leaving the harmonics.
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Turn Ableton's synths into chiptune synths!

CHIPTUNE OSC

  • by Sidebrain
$19
Turn Ableton's synths into chiptune synths!
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A Modulator that triggers random values to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.

Rnd Gen

  • by dnksaus
$3
A Modulator that triggers random values to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.
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VST Macro Controls Max For Live device by killihu

VST Macro Controls

  • by killihu
$12
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
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Orbit Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Orbit

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
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A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module

Snake MIDI Generator

  • by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
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TEXTURE - Add Depth And Character To Any Sound

TEXTURE

  • by ELPHNT
$20
Add depth and character to any sound by applying the sonic quality of a ‘texture’ sample to the dynamics of the input.
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Save images in your Ableton Live projects

IMG

  • by ELPHNT
FREE / $5
Store and display images directly in your Ableton Live sessions.
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Lucky Notes - Add Probability To Your Patterns

Lucky Notes

  • by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
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Surgeon - Precision Sculpting Audio Filter

Surgeon

  • by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
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INSPIR - Creative Inspirations For Music Makers

INSPIR

  • by ELPHNT
FREE / $10
Overcome creative blocks with fresh inspiration and ideas to try.
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A polymetric Max For Live MIDI sequencer inspired by the iconic step sequencer in FL Studio.

Juicy Loops 2

  • by Yraki
£20
A polymetric Max For Live MIDI sequencer inspired by the iconic step sequencer in FL Studio.
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Pathways - Make Drawings To Play Back Samples

Pathways

  • by Dillon Bastan
$20
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
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MOD SQUAD - 15 Unique Modulators

Mod Squad

  • by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
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HiFreqLimiter Max For Live device by GMAudio

HiFreqLimiter

  • by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
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Sting Max For Live device by Iftah

Sting

  • by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
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Create ready-to-use drum patterns directly into your clips.

Drum Trigger

  • by Wavefolded
$12
Create ready-to-use drum patterns directly into your clips.
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Inspired by Nature - Creative Tools For Organic Sound Design and Composition

Inspired By Nature

  • by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
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A state-of-the-art Max for Live loudness meter, designed for both real-time and offline analysis.

Flufs

  • by Iftah
FREE / €30
A state-of-the-art Max for Live loudness meter, designed for both real-time and offline analysis.
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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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