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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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An expressive, improvisational acid line performance system.

Sting 2

  • by Iftah
FREE / €25
An expressive, improvisational acid line performance system.
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Pathways - Make Drawings To Play Back Samples

Pathways

  • by Dillon Bastan
$20
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.
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A step-sequenced volume shaper, great for creating instant rhythms on whatever track you drop it on.

Auto Gate

  • by dnksaus
$5
A step-sequenced volume shaper, great for creating instant rhythms on whatever track you drop it on.
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A real-time audio stretcher effect.

Live Stretcher

  • by dnksaus
$5
A real-time audio stretcher effect.
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An attempt to model overloaded bass. The synaesthetic shuddering of sound as it pushes against the limits of the recording medium.

Failure

  • by Daedelus, Rainbow Circuit
$10
An attempt to model overloaded bass. The synaesthetic shuddering of sound as it pushes against the limits of the recording medium.
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An accessible, versatile and accurate Max for Live tuner.

Pitch Pipe

  • by Iftah
FREE / €20
An accessible, versatile and accurate Max for Live tuner.
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NTPD - A Simple Notepad For Ableton Live

NTPD

  • by ELPHNT
$10
A beautiful way to store notes directly in your Ableton Live sessions.
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Modulations are triggered by an incoming signal reaching a set volume threshold.

Trig Mod

  • by dnksaus
$6
Modulations are triggered by an incoming signal reaching a set volume threshold.
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INSPIR - Creative Inspirations For Music Makers

INSPIR

  • by ELPHNT
FREE / $10
Overcome creative blocks with fresh inspiration and ideas to try.
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AS Console - Analog Console Channel Strip

AS Console

  • by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
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Adds Ableton's missing MIDI Bounce feature! An essential workflow utility.

MIDI Bounce

  • by Sidebrain
$5
Adds Ableton's missing MIDI Bounce feature! An essential workflow utility.
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Inspired by Nature - Creative Tools For Organic Sound Design and Composition

Inspired By Nature

  • by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.
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trnr.DmmG - A Digital Multi-mode Gate

trnr.DmmG

  • by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
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Pluck - A Simple String Synthesizer

Pluck

  • by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
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Clipper - Advanced Precision Clipping Tool for Ableton Live

Clipper

  • by GMAudio
$18
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
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Generate rolling jungle patterns directly into your clips.

Jungle Trigger

  • by Wavefolded
FREE
Generate rolling jungle patterns directly into your clips.
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Petal Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Petal

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$22
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
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An update to Live's Shaper device with extra features and up to 8 Shapers.

Multi Shaper

  • by dnksaus
$7
An update to Live's Shaper device with extra features and up to 8 Shapers.
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Ping Max For Live device by encoder audio

Ping

  • by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
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Crunch - Hardware Crunch Emulator

Crunch

  • by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.
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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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