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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data.train

by Dillon Bastan
£15
Realtime sample mangler and glitcher that works as an audio effect or instrument.

Orbit

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

ml.distance

by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.

Curves EQ

by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Mod Squad

by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.

Lode

by Fors
FREE
A simple yet powerful analog-inspired mono synth that brings warm retro vibes to any track.

Superberry

by Fors
€29
A creative synthesizer the combines supersaws with an enigmatic FM engine for endless creative sound design.

Duckling

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.

PMM Pro

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

trnr.DmmG

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.

Flechtwerk Pro

by Ternär Music Technology
€20
A clone of the famed Eurorack module Plaits, by Mutable Instruments with added polyphony.

Lambda II

by Riccardo Sellan
£18
A powerful realtime granular effect with deep control and flexibility.

Scenery

by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.

Lucky Notes

by aylesim
FREE
Make your patterns more spontaneous by controlling the probability of your notes.

Ducker

by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.

BiP (Bounce In Place)

by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.

Kit

by Fors
€18
A versatile set of seven experimental devices with engaging visual interfaces that invite you to tune parameters with your ears and lose yourself in sound.

Deviate

by Novel Music
FREE
Create endless variations of your MIDI with granular controls.

Inspired By Nature

by Dillon Bastan
FREE
A unique collection of creative tools for organic sound design and composition.

Surgeon

by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.

Staircase

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

Crunch

by encoder audio
€10
A creative sample rate and bit reduction effect, designed to bring life to dull instruments and sounds.

Romb

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

Transient Shaper

by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.

Pomodoro

by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.

Freesound4Live

by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.

Squeeze

by GMAudio
FREE
Squeeze every last drop out of your audio with a powerful multi-band upward compressor.

Carver

by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.

Tape

by monomono
£15
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Creative Extensions

by Ableton, Dillon Bastan
FREE
8 devices that extend the possibilities of 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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