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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Reference

by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.

Mojo

by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.

Rhythmorphic

by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.

Aisles

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

Deviate

by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Optocomp

by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

MIDI Tools Volume One

by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.

Swiss Army Meter

by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.

Volume Buddy

by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.

AS D-Delay

by SABROI
$20
A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.

Ferro

by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.

Bokeh

by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.

Chiral

by Fors
€29
An inspiring MPE-enabled synthesizer with a unique approach to sound design to give you a fresh tool for making new sounds.

Snake MIDI Generator

by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.

AS Damage

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

Flechtwerk Pro

by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.

data.train

by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.

Console x8056

by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.

HiFreqLimiter

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

Lode

by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.

Lambda II

by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.

Pathways

by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.

TransD

by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.

Scenery

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

Squeeze

by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.

Mod Squad

by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.

trnr.RetroSampler

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.

Clipper

by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

Tape

by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

BiP (Bounce In Place)

by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
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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