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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Petal

$22
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

ClipGain

€6+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.

Groovebox

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

SnAkE

FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.

Scenery

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

Staircase

$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.

Console x8056

$68
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.

Sequence8

$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.

Opal

£45
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.

Simpler Tuner

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

Generators by Iftah

FREE
Design generative drum patterns and acid lines in just a few clicks.

TEXTURE

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

Juicy Loops 2

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

Creative Extensions

Free
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.

X-Translate

$29
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?

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.

Comb

FREE
A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.

MIDI Tools Volume One

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

Pluck

FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.

Pathways

$20
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
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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