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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Tape

by monomono

$24

A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Travelogue

by Novel Music

$39

Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.

LayerLab

by Yraki

£15

Generate new sounds sounds through stochastic sample layering.

Superberry

by Fors

£20

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

data.train

by Dillon Bastan

$24

Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.

Orbit

by Rainbow Circuit

$20

Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.

Staircase

by Novel Music

$19

Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.

Juicy Loops 2

by Yraki

£20

A polymetric Max For Live MIDI sequencer inspired by the iconic step sequencer in FL Studio.

HELPERS

by ELPHNT

FREE / $10

5 useful Max For Live utilities to help you with common tasks.

Petal

by Rainbow Circuit

$22

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

Jungle Trigger

by Wavefolded

FREE

Generate rolling jungle patterns directly into your clips.

Ferro

by encoder audio

€10

A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.

Squeeze

by GMAudio

FREE

Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.

Volume Buddy

by Noir Labs

$18

A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.

Drum Trigger

by Wavefolded

$12

Create ready-to-use drum patterns directly into your clips.

IMG

by ELPHNT

FREE / $5

Store and display images directly in your Ableton Live sessions.

Bokeh

by Fors

£15

Create blissful, blurry delays and reverbs.

PMM Pro

by encoder audio

€10

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

Console x8056

by monomono

$68

The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.

Pyra

by Iftah

FREE / €20

A 12-voice string synthesizer that covers everything from acoustic to electric, plucked to bowed string sounds.

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.