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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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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
Doublet - A Sleek Synth With Concepts From FM And Wavetable Synthesis

Doublet

by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
Buy Doublet
Ping Max For Live device by encoder audio

Ping

by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
Buy Ping
Shortcut Buddy - Max For Live Shortcut Tool

Shortcut Buddy

by Noir Labs
$15
An invaluable tool to speed up your workflow. Map a keyboard key or MIDI control to up to 64 Ableton plugins, VST’s/AU’s and effect racks so you can load your favourite devices with a single keystroke or button press.
Buy Shortcut Buddy
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
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Curves EQ

by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
Buy Curves EQ
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
Clipper - Advanced Precision Clipping Tool for Ableton Live

Clipper

by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
Buy Clipper
AS Damage - The ultimate Max For Live device for distortion nerds

AS Damage

by SABROI
$20
A super diverse distortion tool. The ultimate device for distortion nerds
Buy AS Damage
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.

Optocomp

by monomono
£15
A vintage-inspired compressor, infused with the warm character of classic gear like the LA-2A.
Buy Optocomp
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
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
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
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
ml.distance - Advanced Spatialization Tool

ml.distance

by alkman
FREE
A creative spatialization tool for adding depth and width to any sound.
Download ml.distance
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
trnr.Flechtwerk - 16 Unique Synthesizer Models Each With 3 Macro Controls

trnr.Flechtwerk

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
Download Flechtwerk
AS Console - Analog Console Channel Strip

AS Console

by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
Buy AS Console
Transient Shaper Max For Live device by Live Workflow Tools

Transient Shaper

by Live Workflow Tools
$14
An excellent and straightforward transient shaper to manipulate your dynamics.
Buy Transient Shaper
Survey Max For Live device by pATCHES

Survey

by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
Buy Survey
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
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
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
Chiral - Holographic Max For Live Synthesizer

Chiral

by Fors
€29
An inspiring MPE-enabled synthesizer with a unique approach to sound design to give you a fresh tool for making new sounds.
Buy Chiral
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
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
Swiss Army Meter - The Ultimate Ableton Live Monitoring Tool

Swiss Army Meter

by Noir Labs
$8
The ultimate all-in-one metering device for Ableton Live.
Buy Swiss Army Meter
Scenery Max For Live device by pATCHES

Scenery

by pATCHES
$10
Create textures and soundscapes by manipulating long form recordings.
Buy Scenery
Pyr - 12-voice Modelled String Instrument

Pyr

by Iftah
FREE
12-voice modelled string instrument with an inspirational interface.
Download Pyr
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
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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