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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Prob

by dnksaus

A MIDI probability gate based on the chance feature from the piano roll.

Scenery

by pATCHES

$10

Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

MIDI Tools Volume One

by Philip Meyer

$42

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

Shapeshifter

by Wavefolded

Reshape existing patterns using a variety of techniques.

Survey

by pATCHES

$20

Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.

Trig Mod

by dnksaus

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

Live Stretcher

by dnksaus

A real-time audio stretcher effect.

Bokeh

by Fors

£15

Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.

Ferro

by encoder audio

€10

A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.

Console x8056

by monomono

$68

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

Pyra

by Iftah

FREE / €20

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

Shards

by dnksaus

A grain delay, inspired by Soundtoys Crystallizer.

Tape

by monomono

$24

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

Reference

by Live Workflow Tools

$14

Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.

VST Macro Controls

by killihu

$12

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

Rnd Gen

by dnksaus

A Modulator that triggers random values to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.

Opal

by Fors

£45

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

Rhythmorphic

by Dillon Bastan

$20

An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.

Acid Trigger

by Wavefolded

$12

Generate acid-inspired monophonic patterns directly into your clips.

Crush

by Rainbow Circuit

FREE

Two FM operators sandwiching a plate resonator: an agent of chaos, your new favourite drum synth.

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.