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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Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

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

TEXTURE

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

Grain.Freeze

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

MEQ8

FREE
Map incoming MIDI notes to the corresponding frequencies in EQ eight.

Steps

$18.33
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.

Simpler Buddy

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

Generators by Iftah

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

Deviate

FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Catch

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

Orbit

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

BPM Converter

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

Console EQ

FREE / $10
Get an analog mixing workflow inside Ableton Live.

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.

LayerLab

£15
Generate new sounds sounds through stochastic sample layering.

trnr.RetroSampler

FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.

Pyra

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

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!

Transient Shaper

$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.

X-Translate

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

Gamepad Control

$12
Control Ableton Live with your Playstation or Xbox controllers.
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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