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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Clipper

$18
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

PMM Pro

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

Petal

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

Stack Trigger

$12
Generate expressive chord progressions and voicings directly inside your clips.

ClipGain

€6+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.

trnr.RetroSampler

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

Control Matrix

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

VST Macro Controls

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

Superberry

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

Trig Mod

$6
Modulations are triggered by an incoming signal reaching a set volume threshold.

Tempo Scale Setter

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

Seeds

$79
A collection of 8 Max for Live MIDI devices that augment Ableton Live’s virtual playground with endless possibilities for composition, improvisation, and production.

Bass Lock

$3
Isolate a MIDI bass note from multiple notes of your choosing and transpose it to the sub octave.

Sequencers

FREE
Generate new ideas and take control of complex patterns.

A0.gest

FREE
Wirelessly control any Ableton Live parameters with your phone in real-time.

Opal

£45
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.

Gamepad Control

$12
Control Ableton Live with your Playstation or Xbox controllers.

Simpler Buddy

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

Transient Shaper

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

Sands

$22
Reshape your sound by simulating and then abusing old digital sampler technology.
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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