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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HiFreqLimiter

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

Cartographer

$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.

Auto Track Colors

$14
Name your tracks once. Auto Track Colors matches your keywords and instantly color-codes tracks and clips in Ableton Live.

Surgeon

€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.

Liveset Cleaner

$14
Instantly remove clutter from any Ableton project.

VST Macro Controls

$12
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.

Venn

FREE
Shape the orchestration and density of any arrangement dynamically.

Curves EQ

€21.60
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Shortcut Buddy

$15
An invaluable tool to speed up your workflow. Map a keyboard key or MIDI control to up to 64 Ableton plugins, VST’s/AU’s and effect racks so you can load your favourite devices with a single keystroke or button press.

Sting 2

FREE / €25
An expressive, improvisational acid line performance system.

data.train

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

AS Steps

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

Ferro

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

Catch

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

Swiss Army Meter

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

Grain.Freeze

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

Sting

FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!

Orbit

$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.

Multi Shaper

$7
An update to Live's Shaper device with extra features and up to 8 Shapers.

Shards

$3
A grain delay, inspired by Soundtoys Crystallizer.
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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