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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Volume Buddy

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

Rift

$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.

HELPERS

FREE / $10
5 useful Max For Live utilities to help you with common tasks.

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!

Console x8056

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

Tempo Scale Setter

$3
Load your default project with a random tempo and scale.

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.

Kit

£20
A versatile set of seven experimental devices with engaging visual interfaces that invite you to tune parameters with your ears and lose yourself in sound.

Curves EQ

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

Creative Extensions

Free
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.

Liquid Mask

$3
A continuously moving Spectral Filter that turns your sounds into new liquid-like ones.

Equation

$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.

BPM Converter

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

Live Stretcher

$5
A real-time audio stretcher effect.

Pyra

FREE / €20
A 12-voice string synthesizer that covers everything from acoustic to electric, plucked to bowed string sounds.

Acid Trigger

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

Petal

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

Romb

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

STEPS

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

Jungle Trigger

FREE
Generate rolling jungle 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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