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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Rhythmorphic

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

Sequence8

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

Petal

by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

HiFreqLimiter

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

ClipGain

by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.

Inspired By Nature

by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.

Simpler Buddy

by Yraki
FREE
Real-time control and automation of Simpler's Warp and Slicing modes.

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.

trnr.DmmG

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.

Scenery

by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

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.

Survey

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

Travelogue

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

Gradient

by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.

Grain.Freeze

by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!

Pomodoro

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

BiP (Bounce In Place)

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

Sting

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

trnr.RetroSampler

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

Cartographer

by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.

Ferro

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

Mod Squad

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

Glänta

by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.

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.

Orbit

by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.

Doublet

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

Transient Shaper

by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.

Kit

by Fors
€18
A versatile set of seven experimental devices with engaging visual interfaces that invite you to tune parameters with your ears and lose yourself in sound.

Lode

by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.

Ducker

by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
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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