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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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12 creative MIDI Generators and Transformations for Live 12

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

  • by Manifest Audio
$46.80
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
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Ferro - Classic Cassette Deck Emulator

Ferro

  • by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.
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A MIDI probability gate based on the chance feature from the piano roll.

Prob

  • by dnksaus
$3
A MIDI probability gate based on the chance feature from the piano roll.
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trnr.DmmG - A Digital Multi-mode Gate

trnr.DmmG

  • by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
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Shape the orchestration and density of any arrangement dynamically.

Venn

  • by Novel Music
FREE
Shape the orchestration and density of any arrangement dynamically.
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Roulette - A Creative Poly-asymmetric Sequencer

Roulette

  • by Fors
£15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
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Reference Max For Live device by Live Workflow Tools

Reference

  • by Live Workflow Tools
$14
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
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Opal - Insanely Powerful Rhythm Machine and Drum Synthesizer

Opal

  • by Fors
£45
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
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Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.

Squeeze

  • by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.
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A powerful dynamic EQ for Ableton Live

Equation

  • by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
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Deviate - Create Endless Variations Of Your MIDI

Deviate

  • by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.
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AS D-Delay Max For Live device by SABROI

AS D-Delay

  • by SABROI
$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.
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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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GrainFreeze - Create Lush Textures Out Of Everything!

Grain.Freeze

  • by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!
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ml.distance - Advanced Spatialization Tool

ml.distance

  • by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
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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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INSPIR - Creative Inspirations For Music Makers

INSPIR

  • by ELPHNT
FREE / $10
Overcome creative blocks with fresh inspiration and ideas to try.
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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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MOD SQUAD - 15 Unique Modulators

Mod Squad

  • by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
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Romb - An Uncomplicated Max For Live Reverb

Romb

  • by Fors
FREE
A simple and particularly smooth-sounding reverb transporting any sound to somewhat big or gigantic spaces with ease.
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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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