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.

What Is Max For Live?

The Max For Live Curated Collection

The Curated Collection is a labour of love. Consider supporting if you find it useful ❤️

Device Categories
  • All
  • Audio
  • Free
  • Instrument
  • MIDI
  • MIDI Tools
  • Modulator
  • Utility
Device Categories Mobile
Developers
Sort Order
Device Tags

Groovebox

$8
Reshape existing clips with the timing, feel and quirks of legendary drum machines with a twist.

Multi Shaper

$7
An update to Live's Shaper device with extra features and up to 8 Shapers.

Simpler Tuner

$14
Simpler Tuner analyzes the audio of your sample directly and retunes Ableton’s Simpler so everything plays in key.

MIDI Tools Volume One

$42
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.

trnr.RetroSampler

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

Swiss Army Meter

$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.

Slippery Slope

FREE / €20
A single oscillator, mono acid-bassline synth voice.

AS D-Delay

$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.

AS Steps

$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.

Ferro

€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.

Chiral

£20
An inspiring MPE-enabled synthesizer with a unique approach to sound design to give you a fresh tool for making new sounds.

Random Sample Picker

$6
Drop in any .wav file from a folder and the device will pick any sample (.wav) from the folder you dropped from!

Acid Trigger

$12
Generate acid-inspired monophonic patterns directly into your clips.

Clipper

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

Return

FREE
An intensely colorful and grungy delay effect with screeching feedback and hard-hitting echoes.

Volume Buddy

$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.

HiFreqLimiter

FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.

Trig Mod

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

Opal

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

Comb

FREE
A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.
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.

Join The Making Music Newsletter 💌

Wanna be the first to hear about new ELPHNT packs, videos and workshops? Join the mailing list to stay up to date with everything new from ELPHNT.

Free forever. No spam. Unsubscribe any time.