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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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Swiss Army Meter - The Ultimate Ableton Live Monitoring Tool

Swiss Army Meter

  • by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
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ESSENTIALS - 5 essential Max For Live tools

ESSENTIALS

  • by ELPHNT
FREE / $20
5 creative Max For Live devices that do one thing, but do it well.
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Duckling Max For Live device by Ternär Music Technology

Duckling

  • by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
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Combining the power of mid/side processing with state-of-the-art DSP, Multiband Saturator brings surgical precision to harmonic enhancement.

Multiband Saturator

  • by GMAudio
$18
Combining the power of mid/side processing with state-of-the-art DSP, Multiband Saturator brings surgical precision to harmonic enhancement.
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Shape the orchestration and density of any arrangement dynamically.

Venn

  • by Novel Music
FREE
Shape the orchestration and density of any arrangement dynamically.
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trnr.RetroSampler - Lofi Sample Player Inspired By Samplers From The 90s

trnr.RetroSampler

  • by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
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STEPS - step sequence anything in Ableton Live

STEPS

  • by ELPHNT
FREE / $10
A flexible parameter sequencer that lets you step sequence any mappable parameter in Ableton Live.
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trnr.BitEcho - 80s Inspired, Modelled Digital Hardware Delay

trnr.BitEcho

  • by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
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HiFreqLimiter Max For Live device by GMAudio

HiFreqLimiter

  • by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
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Superberry - Delicious Max For Live Superware

Superberry

  • by Fors
£20
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
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A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module

Snake MIDI Generator

  • by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
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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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MOD SQUAD - 15 Unique Modulators

Mod Squad

  • by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
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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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NTPD - A Simple Notepad For Ableton Live

NTPD

  • by ELPHNT
$10
A beautiful way to store notes directly in your Ableton Live sessions.
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A polymetric Max For Live MIDI sequencer inspired by the iconic step sequencer in FL Studio.

Juicy Loops 2

  • by Yraki
£20
A polymetric Max For Live MIDI sequencer inspired by the iconic step sequencer in FL Studio.
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Chiral - Holographic Max For Live Synthesizer

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.
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Volume Buddy - Max For Live Auto-gain Tool

Volume Buddy

  • by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
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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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AS Console - Analog Console Channel Strip

AS Console

  • by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
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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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