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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Squeeze

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

Steps

$18.33
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.

Glänta

£15
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.

VST Macro Controls

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

Flufs

FREE / €30
A state-of-the-art Max for Live loudness meter, designed for both real-time and offline analysis.

Mojo

€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.

Simpler Buddy

FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.

Trig Mod

$6
Modulations are triggered by an incoming signal reaching a set volume threshold.

Roulette

£15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.

Volume Buddy

$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.

Groovebox

$8
Reshape existing clips with the timing, feel and quirks of legendary drum machines with a twist.

Multi Shaper

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

Chordsaus

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

Aisles

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

Control Matrix

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

Comb

FREE
A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.

Chiral

£20
An inspiring MPE-enabled synthesizer with a unique approach to sound design to give you a fresh tool for making new sounds.

HiFreqLimiter

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

Random Sample Picker

$6
Drop in any .wav file from a folder and the device will pick any sample (.wav) from the folder you dropped from!

Acid Trigger

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