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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Rift

$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.

Shortcut Buddy

$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.

Return

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

Prob

$3
A MIDI probability gate based on the chance feature from the piano roll.

X-FX

$69
What if you could tune your effects to any scale and key, and even play them via MIDI input in real-time?

Rnd Gen

$3
A Modulator that triggers random values to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.

Petal

$22
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

Inc Steps

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

SABOTAGE

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

Snake MIDI Generator

€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.

Orbit

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

Clix

$3
A gate/transient shaper on steroids.

AS Console

$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.

Trig Mod

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

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.

A0.gest

FREE
Wirelessly control any Ableton Live parameters with your phone in real-time.

Duckling

FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.

BPM Converter

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

PMM Pro

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

Swiss Army Meter

$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for 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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