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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Ferro

by encoder audio
€10
A classic cassette deck emulator for that authentic vintage character.

Rift

by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.

TransD

by GMAudio
A$20
A unique approach to transient shaping with plenty of creative potential.

Superberry

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

Orbit

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

Grain.Freeze

by Monolake
FREE
A granular audio freezer effect. Creates lush textures out of everything!

Creative Extensions

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

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?

BPM Converter

by killihu
FREE
Quickly convert BPM to ms or Hz with a slick interface.

Travelogue

by Novel Music
$39
Generate endlessly evolving patterns, shape them as you like and route them to any sound.

trnr.Flechtwerk

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.

trnr.RetroSampler

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.

Deviate

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

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.

Staircase

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

Mod Squad

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

Transient Shaper

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

Petal

by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.

Aisles

by Novel Music
$24
A harmonic arpeggiator that creates complex and evolving melodic patterns with ease.

Mojo

by encoder audio
€10
Colour your tracks with the sound of vintage hardware.

Glänta

by Fors
€10
Focus on the fundamentals of FM synthesis with this gorgeous, minimalist 2-operator synth.

MIDI Tools Volume One

by Philip Meyer
£70/£45
4 MIDI Generators and 8 MIDI Transformers for Ableton Live 12. Take your MIDI to the next level.

Clipper

by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.

Cartographer

by pATCHES
$10
Add new features to Ableton Live to enhance your workflow in Arrangement View.

Snake MIDI Generator

by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.

Scenery

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

Console x8056

by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.

SnAkE

by Maxime Dangles
FREE
A creative step sequencer inspired by the Make Noise René hardware.

Roulette

by Fors
€15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.

ml.distance

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