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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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Reshape existing clips with the timing, feel and quirks of legendary drum machines with a twist.

Groovebox

  • by Wavefolded
$8
Reshape existing clips with the timing, feel and quirks of legendary drum machines with a twist.
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AS D-Delay Max For Live device by SABROI

AS D-Delay

  • by SABROI
$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.
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Bokeh - Translate The Magic Of Blurred Light Into Sound

Bokeh

  • by Fors
£15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
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Two FM operators sandwiching a plate resonator: an agent of chaos, your new favourite drum synth.

Crush

  • by Rainbow Circuit
FREE
Two FM operators sandwiching a plate resonator: an agent of chaos, your new favourite drum synth.
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Pyr - 12-voice Modelled String Instrument

Pyr

  • by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
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Isolate a MIDI bass note from multiple notes of your choosing and transpose it to the sub octave.

Bass Lock

  • by dnksaus
$3
Isolate a MIDI bass note from multiple notes of your choosing and transpose it to the sub octave.
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Scenery Max For Live device by pATCHES

Scenery

  • by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
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Creative Extensions - Extend The Possibilities Of Ableton Live

Creative Extensions

  • by Ableton, Amazing Noises
Free
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
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A Frequency Modulator (FM) audio effect.

dnkFM

  • by dnksaus
$3
A Frequency Modulator (FM) audio effect.
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Volume Buddy - Max For Live Auto-gain Tool

Volume Buddy

  • by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
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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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Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Curves EQ

  • by monomono
€21.60
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
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Glänta - Focus On The Fundamentals Of FM Synthesis

Glänta

  • by Fors
£15
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.
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Sequence8 - A Powerful Ableton Live Parameter Sequencer

Sequence8

  • by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
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Transient Shaper Max For Live device by Live Workflow Tools

Transient Shaper

  • by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
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Wirelessly control any Ableton Live parameters with your phone in real-time.

A0.gest

  • by Aleph Null
FREE
Wirelessly control any Ableton Live parameters with your phone in real-time.
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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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Rift Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Rift

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
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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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Map incoming MIDI notes to the corresponding frequencies in EQ eight.

MEQ8

  • by dnksaus
FREE
Map incoming MIDI notes to the corresponding frequencies in EQ eight.
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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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