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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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Lode Max For Live device by Fors

Lode

  • by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.
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Control Ableton Live with your Playstation or Xbox controllers.

Gamepad Control

  • by Sidebrain
$12
Control Ableton Live with your Playstation or Xbox controllers.
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Lucky Notes - Add Probability To Your Patterns

Lucky Notes

  • by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.
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Performs calculations that are useful for exploring tempo divisions in milliseconds (ms), hertz (hz) and events per minute (epm).

Synchro

  • by Yraki
FREE
Performs calculations that are useful for exploring tempo divisions in milliseconds (ms), hertz (hz) and events per minute (epm).
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Pomodoro - A Max For Live Focus Timer

Pomodoro

  • by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
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A utility that randomizes all desired parameters of any device or plugin selected.

Parandomizer

  • by dnksaus
$5
A utility that randomizes all desired parameters of any device or plugin selected.
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Staircase Max For Live device by Novel Music

Staircase

  • by Novel Music
$19
Use sequencers, probability, and MIDI data to modulate any mappable parameter in Live.
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A pseudo-granular delay that recycles the incoming signal at varying delay times.

GMM

  • by dnksaus
FREE
A pseudo-granular delay that recycles the incoming signal at varying delay times.
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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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Cartographer Max For Live device by pATCHES

Cartographer

  • by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
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TransD - Creative Max For Live Transient Shaper

TransD

  • by GMAudio
$15
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.
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Aisles Max For Live device by Novel Music

Aisles

  • by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.
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A grain delay, inspired by Soundtoys Crystallizer.

Shards

  • by dnksaus
$3
A grain delay, inspired by Soundtoys Crystallizer.
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Rhythmorphic - Unconventional Sequencer To Create Unique Patterns And Progressions

Rhythmorphic

  • by Dillon Bastan
$20
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
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Redefine the role of master tempo in music production.

SABOTAGE

  • by Yraki
£10
Redefine the role of master tempo in music production.
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BPM Converter - Quickly Convert BPM to ms or Hz

BPM Converter

  • by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.
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An intensely colorful and grungy delay effect with screeching feedback and hard-hitting echoes.

Return

  • by Fors
FREE
An intensely colorful and grungy delay effect with screeching feedback and hard-hitting echoes.
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Pluck - A Simple String Synthesizer

Pluck

  • by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
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Console x8056 Max For Live device by monomono

Console x8056

  • by monomono
$68
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
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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.

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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