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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Carver

by Noir Labs

$35

A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.

Travelogue

by Novel Music

$39

Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.

Auto Track Colors

by Live Workflow Tools

$14

Name your tracks once. Auto Track Colors matches your keywords and instantly color-codes tracks and clips in Ableton Live.

Clipper

by GMAudio

$18

The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

Scenery

by pATCHES

$10

Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

Auto Gate

by dnksaus

A step-sequenced volume shaper, great for creating instant rhythms on whatever track you drop it on.

AS Damage

by SABROI

$20

A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds.

Inc Steps

by dnksaus

A Modulator that triggers modulation steps to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.

Slippery Slope

by Iftah

FREE / €20

A single oscillator, mono acid-bassline synth voice.

Pomodoro

by pATCHES

FREE

A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.

Juicy Loops 2

by Yraki

£20

A polymetric Max For Live MIDI sequencer inspired by the iconic step sequencer in FL Studio.

Ducker

by GMAudio

$18

Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.

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.

Deviate

by Novel Music

FREE

Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

AS D-Delay

by SABROI

$20

A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.

Aisles

by Novel Music

$24

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

Transient Shaper

by Live Workflow Tools

$14

An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.

MIDI Tools Volume One

by Philip Meyer

$42

4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.

ClipGain

by Valiumdupeuple

€6+

A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.

TEXTURE

by ELPHNT

$20

Add depth and character to any sound by applying the sonic quality of a ‘texture’ sample to the dynamics of the input.

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.