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

Multi Shaper

  • by dnksaus
$7
An update to Live's Shaper device with extra features and up to 8 Shapers.
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A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Tape

  • by monomono
$24
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
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Ducker - Unprecedented Control Of Your Sidechaining

Ducker

  • by GMAudio
$18
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
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Combining the power of mid/side processing with state-of-the-art DSP, Multiband Saturator brings surgical precision to harmonic enhancement.

Multiband Saturator

  • by GMAudio
$18
Combining the power of mid/side processing with state-of-the-art DSP, Multiband Saturator brings surgical precision to harmonic enhancement.
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Chiral - Holographic Max For Live Synthesizer

Chiral

  • by Fors
£20
An inspiring MPE-enabled synthesizer with a unique approach to sound design to give you a fresh tool for making new sounds.
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Orbit Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Orbit

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
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Superberry - Delicious Max For Live Superware

Superberry

  • by Fors
£20
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.
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Generate rolling jungle patterns directly into your clips.

Jungle Trigger

  • by Wavefolded
FREE
Generate rolling jungle patterns directly into your clips.
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A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.

Comb

  • by Neshama
FREE
A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.
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Reshape existing clips with the timing, feel and quirks of legendary drum machines with a twist.

Groovebox

  • by Wavefolded
$8
Reshape existing clips with the timing, feel and quirks of legendary drum machines with a twist.
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A continuously moving Spectral Filter that turns your sounds into new liquid-like ones.

Liquid Mask

  • by dnksaus
$3
A continuously moving Spectral Filter that turns your sounds into new liquid-like ones.
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Control Matrix Max For Live device by killihu

Control Matrix

  • by killihu
$12
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
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A Modulator that triggers random values to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.

Rnd Gen

  • by dnksaus
$3
A Modulator that triggers random values to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.
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A set of simple audio processing tools that simulate the unique sound and characteristics of tape recording machines playback.

Tapes

  • by Matisse Vrignaud
€13
A set of simple audio processing tools that simulate the unique sound and characteristics of tape recording machines playback.
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Isolate a MIDI bass note from multiple notes of your choosing and transpose it to the sub octave.

Bass Lock

  • by dnksaus
$3
Isolate a MIDI bass note from multiple notes of your choosing and transpose it to the sub octave.
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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.
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Duckling Max For Live device by Ternär Music Technology

Duckling

  • by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
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A utility that inserts a random stock audio effect on the currently selected track.

Spawner

  • by dnksaus
FREE
A utility that inserts a random stock audio effect on the currently selected track.
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Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Curves EQ

  • by monomono
€21.60
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
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A Modulator that triggers modulation steps to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.

Inc Steps

  • by dnksaus
$3
A Modulator that triggers modulation steps to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.
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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.

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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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