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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Ping

€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.

AS Steps

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

Cartographer

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

AS Damage

$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds.

Chordsaus

$5
A rendition of Orchid (ORC-300) by Telepathic Instruments, combined with elements of Ableton's Expressive Chords device.

BPM Converter

FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.

Surgeon

€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.

Tape

$24
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Transient Shaper

$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.

Deviate

FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Clipper

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

Auto Gate

$5
A step-sequenced volume shaper, great for creating instant rhythms on whatever track you drop it on.

Juicy Loops 2

£20
A polymetric Max For Live MIDI sequencer inspired by the iconic step sequencer in FL Studio.

WaveLFO

$3
Modulate anything in Live using an LFO generated from audio samples.

Grain.Freeze

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

Hologram

$6
A spectral gate that removes noisy content of a sound, leaving the harmonics.

PMM Pro

€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.

X-Translate

$29
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?

HELPERS

FREE / $10
5 useful Max For Live utilities to help you with common tasks.

Auto Track Colors

$14
Name your tracks once. Auto Track Colors matches your keywords and instantly color-codes tracks and clips in Ableton Live.
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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