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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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Load your default project with a random tempo and scale.

Tempo Scale Setter

  • by dnksaus
$3
Load your default project with a random tempo and scale.
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An expressive, improvisational acid line performance system.

Sting 2

  • by Iftah
FREE / €25
An expressive, improvisational acid line performance system.
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Crunch - Hardware Crunch Emulator

Crunch

  • by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
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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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Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Curves EQ

  • by monomono
€21.60
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
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Shortcut Buddy - Max For Live Shortcut Tool

Shortcut Buddy

  • by Noir Labs
$15
An invaluable tool to speed up your workflow. Map a keyboard key or MIDI control to up to 64 Ableton plugins, VST’s/AU’s and effect racks so you can load your favourite devices with a single keystroke or button press.
Get Shortcut Buddy →
A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.

Comb

  • by Neshama
FREE
A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.
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Ducker - Unprecedented Control Of Your Sidechaining

Ducker

  • by GMAudio
$18
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
Get Ducker →
Deviate - Create Endless Variations Of Your MIDI

Deviate

  • by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
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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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AS Damage - The ultimate Max For Live device for distortion nerds

AS Damage

  • by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds.
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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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Creative Extensions - Extend The Possibilities Of Ableton Live

Creative Extensions

  • by Ableton, Amazing Noises
Free
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
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Surgeon - Precision Sculpting Audio Filter

Surgeon

  • by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
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Steps Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Steps

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$18.33
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
Get Steps →
Roulette - A Creative Poly-asymmetric Sequencer

Roulette

  • by Fors
£15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
Get Roulette →
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.
Get Control Matrix →
Rift Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Rift

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
Get Rift →
INSPIR - Creative Inspirations For Music Makers

INSPIR

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