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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Optocomp

$28.80
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Tape

$24
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

ClipGain

€6+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.

Tapes

€13
A set of simple audio processing tools that simulate the unique sound and characteristics of tape recording machines playback.

Hologram

$6
A spectral gate that removes noisy content of a sound, leaving the harmonics.

Staircase

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

Superberry

£20
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.

AS Damage

$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds.

INSPIR

FREE / $10
Overcome creative blocks with fresh inspiration and ideas to try.

Lucky Notes

FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.

AS Steps

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

Auto Gate

$5
A step-sequenced volume shaper, great for creating instant rhythms on whatever track you drop it on.

Surgeon

€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.

PMM Pro

€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.

Survey

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

Pitch Pipe

FREE / €20
An accessible, versatile and accurate Max for Live tuner.

Equation

$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.

Auto Track Colors

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

Pomodoro

FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.

Kit

£20
A versatile set of seven experimental devices with engaging visual interfaces that invite you to tune parameters with your ears and lose yourself in sound.
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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