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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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The Max For Live Curated Collection

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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.
Buy AS D-Delay
A floating window to adjust Clips Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere in Ableton Live

ClipGain

by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
Buy ClipGain
AS Steps - The Ultimate Max For Live Step Sequencer

AS Steps

by SABROI
$35
A feature intensive, yet simple step sequencer that is a one stop shop for all your generative and randomization sequencing needs.
Buy AS Steps
Orbit Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Orbit

by Rainbow Circuit
$20
Create complex modulation using the interaction of 3 spinning orbs.
Buy Orbit
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.
Download Romb
Scenery Max For Live device by pATCHES

Scenery

by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
Buy Scenery
trnr.RetroSampler - Lofi Sample Player Inspired By Samplers From The 90s

trnr.RetroSampler

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
Download RetroSampler
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.
Buy Equation
X-Translate - Transform Any Sound Into Any Other In Real-time

X-Translate

by Manifest Audio
$20.00
What if you could transform any sound, sample, or audio source into any other instrument — in real-time?
Buy X-Translate
12 creative MIDI Generators and Transformations for Live 12

Manifest Audio MIDI TOOLSET

by Manifest Audio
£35
12 creative and powerful MIDI Generators and Transformations for Ableton Live 12.
Buy MIDI TOOLSET
MOD SQUAD - 15 Unique Modulators

Mod Squad

by Manifest Audio
FREE
15 unique modulators to create dynamic relationships between separate elements.
Download Mod Squad
BiP - One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live

BiP (Bounce In Place)

by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
Buy BiP
Cartographer Max For Live device by pATCHES

Cartographer

by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.
Buy Cartographer
Ducker - Unprecedented Control Of Your Sidechaining

Ducker

by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
Buy Ducker
rr Max For Live devices by Iftah

rr

by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
Download rr
Kit - An Experimental Collection Of Max For Live Devices

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.
Buy Kit
Surgeon - Precision Sculpting Audio Filter

Surgeon

by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
Buy Surgeon
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.
Download Squeeze
Opal - Insanely Powerful Rhythm Machine and Drum Synthesizer

Opal

by Fors
€49
Insanely powerful rhythm machine and drum synthesizer with built in sequencer and 5 sound modules.
Buy Opal
Rhythmorphic - Unconventional Sequencer To Create Unique Patterns And Progressions

Rhythmorphic

by Dillon Bastan
£18
An unconventional sequencer to create unique patterns and progressions.
Buy Rhythmorphic
PMM Pro Max For Live device by encoder audio

PMM Pro

by encoder audio
€10
The Precision Master Meter lets you accurately monitor Peak, RMS and Mid/Side levels on your master.
Buy PMM Pro
Freesound4Live - Browse, Search, Listen and Download Sounds From Freesound.org Without Leaving Ableton Live

Freesound4Live

by aylesim
€5
Browse, search, listen and download sounds from Freesound.org without leaving Ableton Live.
Buy Freesound4Live
Pomodoro - A Max For Live Focus Timer

Pomodoro

by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
Download Pomodoro
VST Macro Controls Max For Live device by killihu

VST Macro Controls

by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
Buy VST Macro Controls
trnr.BitEcho - 80s Inspired, Modelled Digital Hardware Delay

trnr.BitEcho

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
An 80s inspired, modelled digital hardware delay with "pristine" 12 bit/33khz sample resolution.
Download BitEcho
Mojo - Colour Your Tracks With The Sound Of Vintage Devices

Mojo

by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.
Buy Mojo
Pyr - 12-voice Modelled String Instrument

Pyr

by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
Download Pyr
Reference Max For Live device by Live Workflow Tools

Reference

by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
Buy Reference
X-FX - Effects Tuned To The Key Of Your Song

X-FX

by Manifest Audio
€50.00
What if you could tune your effects to any scale and key, and even play them via MIDI input in real-time?
Buy X-FX
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.
Download Lode
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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