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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 grain delay, inspired by Soundtoys Crystallizer.

Shards

  • by dnksaus
$3
A grain delay, inspired by Soundtoys Crystallizer.
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PMM Pro Max For Live device by encoder audio

PMM Pro

  • by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
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A single oscillator, mono acid-bassline synth voice.

Slippery Slope

  • by Iftah
FREE / €20
A single oscillator, mono acid-bassline synth voice.
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A real-time audio stretcher effect.

Live Stretcher

  • by dnksaus
$5
A real-time audio stretcher effect.
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Adds Ableton's missing MIDI Bounce feature! An essential workflow utility.

MIDI Bounce

  • by Sidebrain
$5
Adds Ableton's missing MIDI Bounce feature! An essential workflow utility.
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A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Optocomp

  • by monomono
$28.80
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
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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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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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Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.

Simpler Buddy

  • by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
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Roulette - A Creative Poly-asymmetric Sequencer

Roulette

  • by Fors
£15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
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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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12 creative MIDI Generators and Transformations for Live 12

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

  • by Manifest Audio
$46.80
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
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Control Matrix Max For Live device by killihu

Control Matrix

  • by killihu
$12
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
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Scenery Max For Live device by pATCHES

Scenery

  • by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
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Pluck - A Simple String Synthesizer

Pluck

  • by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
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Romb - An Uncomplicated Max For Live Reverb

Romb

  • by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
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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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Kit - An Experimental Collection Of Max For Live Devices

Kit

  • by Fors
£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.
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Doublet - A Sleek Synth With Concepts From FM And Wavetable Synthesis

Doublet

  • by Fors
£15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
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Performs calculations that are useful for exploring tempo divisions in milliseconds (ms), hertz (hz) and events per minute (epm).

Synchro

  • by Yraki
FREE
Performs calculations that are useful for exploring tempo divisions in milliseconds (ms), hertz (hz) and events per minute (epm).
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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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