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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The Max For Live Curated Collection

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Duckling

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

Mod Squad

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

Pluck

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

Surgeon

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

Freesound4Live

by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.

ml.distance

by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.

Sting

by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!

Rhythmorphic

by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.

Flechtwerk Pro

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

Deviate

by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Mojo

by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.

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?

Travelogue

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

Spect

by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.

PMM Pro

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

Survey

by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.

Pathways

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

Lambda II

by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.

SnAkE

by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.

BiP (Bounce In Place)

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

Sequence8

by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.

trnr.Flechtwerk

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.

Opal

by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.

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.

Doublet

by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.

Control Matrix

by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.

Pomodoro

by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.

Chiral

by Fors
€29
An inspiring MPE-enabled synthesizer with a unique approach to sound design to give you a fresh tool for making new sounds.

rr

by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.

TransD

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