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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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A MIDI probability gate based on the chance feature from the piano roll.

Prob

  • by dnksaus
$3
A MIDI probability gate based on the chance feature from the piano roll.
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Generate expressive chord progressions and voicings directly inside your clips.

Stack Trigger

  • by Wavefolded
$12
Generate expressive chord progressions and voicings directly inside your clips.
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Map incoming MIDI notes to the corresponding frequencies in EQ eight.

MEQ8

  • by dnksaus
FREE
Map incoming MIDI notes to the corresponding frequencies in EQ eight.
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Survey Max For Live device by pATCHES

Survey

  • by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
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Lode Max For Live device by Fors

Lode

  • by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
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Pomodoro - A Max For Live Focus Timer

Pomodoro

  • by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
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Pyr - 12-voice Modelled String Instrument

Pyr

  • by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
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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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Mojo - Colour Your Tracks With The Sound Of Vintage Devices

Mojo

  • by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
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GrainFreeze - Create Lush Textures Out Of Everything!

Grain.Freeze

  • by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
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A simple monophonic performance sampler that allows live audio to be captured for instant playback and manipulation.

Catch

  • by Novel Music
$19
A simple monophonic performance sampler that allows live audio to be captured for instant playback and manipulation.
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A Frequency Modulator (FM) audio effect.

dnkFM

  • by dnksaus
$3
A Frequency Modulator (FM) audio effect.
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Rift Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Rift

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
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Generate rolling jungle patterns directly into your clips.

Jungle Trigger

  • by Wavefolded
FREE
Generate rolling jungle patterns directly into your clips.
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MDD___SNAKE - Analog Emulating Max For Live Sequencer

SnAkE

  • by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
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A step-sequenced volume shaper, great for creating instant rhythms on whatever track you drop it on.

Auto Gate

  • by dnksaus
$5
A step-sequenced volume shaper, great for creating instant rhythms on whatever track you drop it on.
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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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X-Translate - Transform Any Sound Into Any Other In Real-time

X-Translate

  • by Manifest Audio
$29
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
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An expressive, improvisational acid line performance system.

Sting 2

  • by Iftah
FREE / €25
An expressive, improvisational acid line performance system.
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Control Ableton Live with your Playstation or Xbox controllers.

Gamepad Control

  • by Sidebrain
$12
Control Ableton Live with your Playstation or Xbox controllers.
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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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