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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BPM Converter

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

Flowfal

FREE
Control Ableton Live with motion from your smartphone or smartwatch.

SABOTAGE

£10
Redefine the role of master tempo in music production.

Liquid Mask

$3
A continuously moving Spectral Filter that turns your sounds into new liquid-like ones.

Lambda II

£21
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.

Optocomp

$28.80
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Staircase

$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.

GMM

FREE
A pseudo-granular delay that recycles the incoming signal at varying delay times.

LayerLab

£15
Generate new sounds sounds through stochastic sample layering.

Groovebox

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

Console EQ

FREE / $10
Get an analog mixing workflow inside Ableton Live.

Generators by Iftah

FREE
Design generative drum patterns and acid lines in just a few clicks.

Multi Shaper

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

Deviate

FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Pyr

FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.

PMM Pro

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

Tempo Scale Setter

$3
Load your default project with a random tempo and scale.

Sequencers

FREE
Generate new ideas and take control of complex patterns.

MEQ8

FREE
Map incoming MIDI notes to the corresponding frequencies in EQ eight.

WaveLFO

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