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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Inc Steps

by dnksaus

A Modulator that triggers modulation steps to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.

Prob

by dnksaus

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

Deviate

by Novel Music

FREE

Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

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.

WaveLFO

by dnksaus

Modulate anything in Live using an LFO generated from audio samples.

HELPERS

by ELPHNT

FREE / $10

5 useful Max For Live utilities to help you with common tasks.

Crunch

by encoder audio

€10

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

Live Stretcher

by dnksaus

A real-time audio stretcher effect.

MIDI Bounce

by Sidebrain

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

Superberry

by Fors

£20

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

Rnd Gen

by dnksaus

A Modulator that triggers random values to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.

dnkFM

by dnksaus

A Frequency Modulator (FM) audio effect.

STEPS

by ELPHNT

FREE / $10

A flexible parameter sequencer that lets you step sequence any mappable parameter in Ableton Live.

Equation

by Incandescent

$27

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

Chiral

by Fors

£20

An inspiring MPE-enabled synthesizer with a unique approach to sound design to give you a fresh tool for making new sounds.

Flowfal

by Flowfal

FREE

Control Ableton Live with motion from your smartphone or smartwatch.

Liquid Mask

by dnksaus

A continuously moving Spectral Filter that turns your sounds into new liquid-like ones.

Auto Gate

by dnksaus

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

SABOTAGE

by Yraki

£10

Redefine the role of master tempo in music production.

ESSENTIALS

by ELPHNT

FREE / $20

5 creative Max For Live devices that do one thing, but do it well.

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.