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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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Survey Max For Live device by pATCHES

Survey

  • by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
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Rhythmorphic - Unconventional Sequencer To Create Unique Patterns And Progressions

Rhythmorphic

  • by Dillon Bastan
$20
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
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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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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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An intensely colorful and grungy delay effect with screeching feedback and hard-hitting echoes.

Return

  • by Fors
FREE
An intensely colorful and grungy delay effect with screeching feedback and hard-hitting echoes.
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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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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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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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Easily rename your clips without hassle.

Renamer

  • by Matisse Vrignaud
FREE
Easily rename your clips without hassle.
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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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Reshape existing clips with the timing, feel and quirks of legendary drum machines with a twist.

Groovebox

  • by Wavefolded
$8
Reshape existing clips with the timing, feel and quirks of legendary drum machines with a twist.
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ml.distance - Advanced Spatialization Tool

ml.distance

  • by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
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Reference Max For Live device by Live Workflow Tools

Reference

  • by Live Workflow Tools
$14
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
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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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Lambda II - Powerful Realtime Granular Effect

Lambda II

  • by Riccardo Sellan
£21
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
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Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.

Squeeze

  • by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
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Generate acid-inspired monophonic patterns directly into your clips.

Acid Trigger

  • by Wavefolded
$12
Generate acid-inspired monophonic patterns directly into your clips.
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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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AS Steps - The Ultimate Max For Live Step Sequencer

AS Steps

  • by SABROI
$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.
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A gate/transient shaper on steroids.

Clix

  • by dnksaus
$3
A gate/transient shaper on steroids.
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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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