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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Control Matrix

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

Rhythmorphic

$20
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.

Failure

$10
An attempt to model overloaded bass. The synaesthetic shuddering of sound as it pushes against the limits of the recording medium.

Aisles

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

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

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

Surgeon

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

Pyra

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

Simpler Buddy

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

Opal

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

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.

Tape

$24
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Sands

$22
Reshape your sound by simulating and then abusing old digital sampler technology.

Source

€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".

trnr.DmmG

FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.

Doublet

£15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

$46.80
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.

Gradient

$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.

Ferro

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

SnAkE

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