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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trnr.DmmG

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

Comb

FREE
A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.

Gradient

$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.

STEPS

FREE / $10
A flexible parameter sequencer that lets you step sequence any mappable parameter in Ableton Live.

Chordsaus

$5
A rendition of Orchid (ORC-300) by Telepathic Instruments, combined with elements of Ableton's Expressive Chords device.

Drum Trigger

$12
Create ready-to-use drum patterns directly into your clips.

Travelogue

$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.

Lucky Notes

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

Deviate

FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Pyr

FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.

Multiband Saturator

$18
Combining the power of mid/side processing with state-of-the-art DSP, Multiband Saturator brings surgical precision to harmonic enhancement.

Renamer

FREE
Easily rename your clips without hassle.

Aisles

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

Synchro

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

MIDI Tools Volume One

$42
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.

Sequencers

FREE
Generate new ideas and take control of complex patterns.

Rhythmorphic

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

TEXTURE

$20
Add depth and character to any sound by applying the sonic quality of a ‘texture’ sample to the dynamics of the input.

PMM Pro

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

Transient Shaper

$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
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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