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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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TEXTURE - Add Depth And Character To Any Sound

TEXTURE

  • by ELPHNT
$20
Add depth and character to any sound by applying the sonic quality of a ‘texture’ sample to the dynamics of the input.
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Generate rolling jungle patterns directly into your clips.

Jungle Trigger

  • by Wavefolded
FREE
Generate rolling jungle patterns directly into your clips.
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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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Deviate - Create Endless Variations Of Your MIDI

Deviate

  • by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
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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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Ferro - Classic Cassette Deck Emulator

Ferro

  • by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
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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.
Get AS D-Delay →
Ducker - Unprecedented Control Of Your Sidechaining

Ducker

  • by GMAudio
$18
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
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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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A collection of 8 Max for Live MIDI devices that augment Ableton Live’s virtual playground with endless possibilities for composition, improvisation, and production.

Seeds

  • by Novel Music
$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.
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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 →
X-Translate - Transform Any Sound Into Any Other In Real-time

X-Translate

  • by Manifest Audio
$29
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
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AS Console - Analog Console Channel Strip

AS Console

  • by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
Get AS Console →
Redefine the role of master tempo in music production.

SABOTAGE

  • by Yraki
£10
Redefine the role of master tempo in music production.
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Control Ableton Live with motion from your smartphone or smartwatch.

Flowfal

  • by Flowfal
FREE
Control Ableton Live with motion from your smartphone or smartwatch.
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Sting Max For Live device by Iftah

Sting

  • by Iftah
FREE
Generate many different kinds of MIDI patterns at the click of a button and save them to Clips!
Get Sting →
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.
Get Tape →
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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Name your tracks once. Auto Track Colors matches your keywords and instantly color-codes tracks and clips in Ableton Live.

Auto Track Colors

  • by Live Workflow Tools
$14
Name your tracks once. Auto Track Colors matches your keywords and instantly color-codes tracks and clips in Ableton Live.
Get Auto Track Colors →
STEPS - step sequence anything in Ableton Live

STEPS

  • by ELPHNT
FREE / $10
A flexible parameter sequencer that lets you step sequence any mappable parameter in Ableton Live.
Get STEPS →
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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