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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Surgeon

by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.

Shortcut Buddy

by Noir Labs
$15
An invaluable tool to speed up your workflow. Map a keyboard key or MIDI control to up to 64 Ableton plugins, VST’s/AU’s and effect racks so you can load your favourite devices with a single keystroke or button press.

Kit

by Fors
€18
A versatile set of seven experimental devices with engaging visual interfaces that invite you to tune parameters with your ears and lose yourself in sound.

Duckling

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.

Pluck

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

Glänta

by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.

Gradient

by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.

Simpler Buddy

by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.

TransD

by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.

Superberry

by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.

HiFreqLimiter

by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.

trnr.RetroSampler

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

Pathways

by Dillon Bastan
£15
Make drawings to play back samples. Creative sound design at its best.

Carver

by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.

Flechtwerk Pro

by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.

X-FX

by Manifest Audio
€50.00
What if you could tune your effects to any scale and key, and even play them via MIDI input in real-time?

X-Translate

by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?

Roulette

by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.

data.train

by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.

VST Macro Controls

by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.

Creative Extensions

by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.

Romb

by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.

Optocomp

by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Petal

by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

Rift

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

Travelogue

by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.

BiP (Bounce In Place)

by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.

PMM Pro

by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.

trnr.DmmG

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