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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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A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module

Snake MIDI Generator

  • by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
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Design generative drum patterns and acid lines in just a few clicks.

Generators by Iftah

  • by Ableton, Iftah
FREE
Design generative drum patterns and acid lines in just a few clicks.
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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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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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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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Carver - A Versatile, Powerful Transient Shaper

Carver

  • by Noir Labs
$35
A transient shaper with an unparalleled level of control, with no change in perceived volume.
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Creative Extensions - Extend The Possibilities Of Ableton Live

Creative Extensions

  • by Ableton, Amazing Noises
Free
8 devices that extend the possibilities of Ableton Live.
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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 Modulator that triggers random values to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.

Rnd Gen

  • by dnksaus
$3
A Modulator that triggers random values to mapped parameters by incoming MIDI notes.
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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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Surgeon - Precision Sculpting Audio Filter

Surgeon

  • by encoder audio
€10
A precision low and high cut EQ for surgically removing frequencies from your sounds.
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Turn Ableton's synths into chiptune synths!

CHIPTUNE OSC

  • by Sidebrain
$19
Turn Ableton's synths into chiptune synths!
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Petal Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Petal

  • by Rainbow Circuit
$22
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
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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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A 12-voice string synthesizer that covers everything from acoustic to electric, plucked to bowed string sounds.

Pyra

  • by Iftah
FREE / €20
A 12-voice string synthesizer that covers everything from acoustic to electric, plucked to bowed string sounds.
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A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.

Comb

  • by Neshama
FREE
A simple comb filter with deceptive depth and possibility.
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Adds Ableton's missing MIDI Bounce feature! An essential workflow utility.

MIDI Bounce

  • by Sidebrain
$5
Adds Ableton's missing MIDI Bounce feature! An essential workflow utility.
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Source Max For Live device by encoder audio

Source

  • by encoder audio
€10
A unique LFO influenced by the Buchla 266 module, the "Source of Uncertainty".
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Modulate anything in Live using an LFO generated from audio samples.

WaveLFO

  • by dnksaus
$3
Modulate anything in Live using an LFO generated from audio samples.
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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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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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