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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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Turn Ableton's synths into chiptune synths!

CHIPTUNE OSC

  • by Sidebrain
$19
Turn Ableton's synths into chiptune synths!
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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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A gate/transient shaper on steroids.

Clix

  • by dnksaus
$3
A gate/transient shaper on steroids.
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A rendition of Orchid (ORC-300) by Telepathic Instruments, combined with elements of Ableton's Expressive Chords device.

Chordsaus

  • by dnksaus
$5
A rendition of Orchid (ORC-300) by Telepathic Instruments, combined with elements of Ableton's Expressive Chords device.
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Reshape your sound by simulating and then abusing old digital sampler technology.

Sands

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$22
Reshape your sound by simulating and then abusing old digital sampler technology.
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Aisles Max For Live device by Novel Music

Aisles

  • by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
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TransD - Creative Max For Live Transient Shaper

TransD

  • by GMAudio
$15
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
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Gradient Max For Live device by pATCHES

Gradient

  • by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
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A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Tape

  • by monomono
$24
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
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Scenery Max For Live device by pATCHES

Scenery

  • by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
Get Scenery →
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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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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Cartographer Max For Live device by pATCHES

Cartographer

  • by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
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ESSENTIALS - 5 essential Max For Live tools

ESSENTIALS

  • by ELPHNT
FREE / $20
5 creative Max For Live devices that do one thing, but do it well.
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Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.

Simpler Buddy

  • by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.
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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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A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.

Comb

  • by Neshama
FREE
A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.
Get Comb →
Steps Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Steps

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$18.33
A step sequenced modulator inspired by Eurorack hardware.
Get Steps →
Ping Max For Live device by encoder audio

Ping

  • by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
Get Ping →
Travelogue - Generate Endlessly Evolving Patterns

Travelogue

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