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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PMM Pro

€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.

Source

€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".

Squeeze

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

Synchro

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

data.train

$24
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.

Ferro

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

Lucky Notes

FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.

Rhythmorphic

$20
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.

X-FX

$69
What if you could tune your effects to any scale and key, and even play them via MIDI input in real-time?

trnr.DmmG

FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.

Aisles

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

AS Console

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

HiFreqLimiter

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

Acid Trigger

$12
Generate acid-inspired monophonic patterns directly into your clips.

Kit

£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.

Survey

$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.

AS Steps

$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.

A0.gest

FREE
Wirelessly control any Ableton Live parameters with your phone in real-time.

Romb

FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.

Grain.Freeze

FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
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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