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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Mod Squad

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

Failure

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

Expressive Chords

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

Bokeh

£15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.

Tape

$24
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Flowfal

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

Superberry

£20
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.

Tempo Scale Setter

$3
Load your default project with a random tempo and scale.

Inspired By Nature

FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.

INSPIR

FREE / $10
Overcome creative blocks with fresh inspiration and ideas to try.

Grain.Freeze

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

Rift

$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.

Pluck

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

Glänta

£15
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.

AS D-Delay

$20
A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.

BPM Converter

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

CHIPTUNE OSC

$19
Turn Ableton's synths into chiptune synths!

Optocomp

$28.80
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Swiss Army Meter

$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.

Multi Shaper

$7
An update to Live's Shaper device with extra features and up to 8 Shapers.
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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