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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Romb

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

GMM

FREE
A pseudo-granular delay that recycles the incoming signal at varying delay times.

Clix

$3
A gate/transient shaper on steroids.

ESSENTIALS

FREE / $20
5 creative Max For Live devices that do one thing, but do it well.

Prob

$3
A MIDI probability gate based on the chance feature from the piano roll.

Shapeshifter

$8
Reshape existing patterns using a variety of techniques.

NTPD

$10
A beautiful way to store notes directly in your Ableton Live sessions.

AS D-Delay

$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.

Swiss Army Meter

$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.

Catch

$19
A simple monophonic performance sampler that allows live audio to be captured for instant playback and manipulation.

Synchro

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

Parandomizer

$5
A utility that randomizes all desired parameters of any device or plugin selected.

BPM Converter

FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.

Simpler Tuner

$14
Simpler Tuner analyzes the audio of your sample directly and retunes Ableton’s Simpler so everything plays in key.

Control Matrix

$12
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.

Juicy Loops 2

£20
A polymetric Max For Live MIDI sequencer inspired by the iconic step sequencer in FL Studio.

TransD

$15
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.

AS Damage

$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds.

MIDI Tools Volume One

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

Scenery

$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
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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