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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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The Max For Live Curated Collection

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4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12

MIDI Tools Volume One

by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.
Buy MIDI Tools Volume One
Carver - A Versatile, Powerful Transient Shaper

Carver

by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
Buy Carver
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.
Buy AS D-Delay
MDD___SNAKE - Analog Emulating Max For Live Sequencer

SnAkE

by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.
Download SnAkE
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Tape

by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
Download Tape
BPM Converter - Quickly Convert BPM to ms or Hz

BPM Converter

by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
Download BPM Converter
ml.distance - Advanced Spatialization Tool

ml.distance

by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
Download ml.distance
Doublet - A Sleek Synth With Concepts From FM And Wavetable Synthesis

Doublet

by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
Buy Doublet
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Optocomp

by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
Buy Optocomp
Bokeh - Translate The Magic Of Blurred Light Into Sound

Bokeh

by Fors
€15
Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.
Buy Bokeh
Opal - Insanely Powerful Rhythm Machine and Drum Synthesizer

Opal

by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
Buy Opal
Pyr - 12-voice Modelled String Instrument

Pyr

by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
Download Pyr
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.
Buy Aisles
Console x8056 Max For Live device by monomono

Console x8056

by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
Buy Console x8056
Swiss Army Meter - The Ultimate Ableton Live Monitoring Tool

Swiss Army Meter

by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
Buy Swiss Army Meter
Lode Max For Live device by Fors

Lode

by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
Download Lode
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!
Download Sting
12 creative MIDI Generators and Transformations for Live 12

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
Buy MIDI TOOLSET
MOD SQUAD - 15 Unique Modulators

Mod Squad

by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
Download Mod Squad
AS Steps - The Ultimate Max For Live Step Sequencer

AS Steps

by SABROI
$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.
Buy AS Steps
Romb - An Uncomplicated Max For Live Reverb

Romb

by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
Download Romb
rr Max For Live devices by Iftah

rr

by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
Download rr
X-Translate - Transform Any Sound Into Any Other In Real-time

X-Translate

by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
Buy X-Translate
Staircase Max For Live device by Novel Music

Staircase

by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
Buy Staircase
X-FX - Effects Tuned To The Key Of Your Song

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?
Buy X-FX
Ping Max For Live device by encoder audio

Ping

by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
Buy Ping
A floating window to adjust Clips Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere in Ableton Live

ClipGain

by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
Buy ClipGain
Lambda II - Powerful Realtime Granular Effect

Lambda II

by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.
Buy Lambda II
A creative Max For Live spectral gate

Spect

by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
Download Spect
BiP - One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live

BiP (Bounce In Place)

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