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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Venn

FREE
Shape the orchestration and density of any arrangement dynamically.

Clipper

$18
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

Drum Trigger

$12
Create ready-to-use drum patterns directly into your clips.

Live Stretcher

$5
A real-time audio stretcher effect.

Shards

$3
A grain delay, inspired by Soundtoys Crystallizer.

Flowfal

FREE
Control Ableton Live with motion from your smartphone or smartwatch.

BPM Converter

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

AS Steps

$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.

Lode

FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.

Acid Trigger

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

trnr.RetroSampler

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

Creative Extensions

Free
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.

SABOTAGE

£10
Redefine the role of master tempo in music production.

Pluck

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

Sequence8

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

Roulette

£15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.

Sequencers

FREE
Generate new ideas and take control of complex patterns.

MIDI Bounce

$5
Adds Ableton's missing MIDI Bounce feature! An essential workflow utility.

dnkFM

$3
A Frequency Modulator (FM) audio effect.

ClipGain

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