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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Duckling

FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.

Pyr

FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.

Expressive Chords

FREE
Turn single notes into rich, dynamic chords. Explore harmonies, spark ideas and perform expressive progressions.

Petal

$22
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

Sequencers

FREE
Generate new ideas and take control of complex patterns.

Crush

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

VST Macro Controls

$12
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.

Mod Squad

FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.

Juicy Loops 2

£20
A polymetric Max For Live MIDI sequencer inspired by the iconic step sequencer in FL Studio.

Control Matrix

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

Transient Shaper

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

Rhythmorphic

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

Mojo

€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.

Failure

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

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

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

Roulette

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

Return

FREE
An intensely colorful and grungy delay effect with screeching feedback and hard-hitting echoes.

Ducker

$18
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.

Crunch

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

Source

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