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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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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.
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A Frequency Modulator (FM) audio effect.

dnkFM

  • by dnksaus
$3
A Frequency Modulator (FM) audio effect.
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Two FM operators sandwiching a plate resonator: an agent of chaos, your new favourite drum synth.

Crush

  • by Rainbow Circuit
FREE
Two FM operators sandwiching a plate resonator: an agent of chaos, your new favourite drum synth.
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STEPS - step sequence anything in Ableton Live

STEPS

  • by ELPHNT
FREE / $10
A flexible parameter sequencer that lets you step sequence any mappable parameter in Ableton Live.
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Roulette - A Creative Poly-asymmetric Sequencer

Roulette

  • by Fors
£15
A unique and unbelievably versatile poly-asymmetic MIDI sequencer.
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Generate acid-inspired monophonic patterns directly into your clips.

Acid Trigger

  • by Wavefolded
$12
Generate acid-inspired monophonic patterns directly into your clips.
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Easily rename your clips without hassle.

Renamer

  • by Matisse Vrignaud
FREE
Easily rename your clips without hassle.
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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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A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.

Tape

  • by monomono
$24
A versatile colourbox, inspired by the classic Studer tape decks. Capture the spirit and character of tape recording.
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Turn single notes into rich, dynamic chords. Explore harmonies, spark ideas and perform expressive progressions.

Expressive Chords

  • by Ableton
FREE
Turn single notes into rich, dynamic chords. Explore harmonies, spark ideas and perform expressive progressions.
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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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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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Map incoming MIDI notes to the corresponding frequencies in EQ eight.

MEQ8

  • by dnksaus
FREE
Map incoming MIDI notes to the corresponding frequencies in EQ eight.
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TEXTURE - Add Depth And Character To Any Sound

TEXTURE

  • by ELPHNT
$20
Add depth and character to any sound by applying the sonic quality of a ‘texture’ sample to the dynamics of the input.
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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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A rendition of Orchid (ORC-300) by Telepathic Instruments, combined with elements of Ableton's Expressive Chords device.

Chordsaus

  • by dnksaus
$5
A rendition of Orchid (ORC-300) by Telepathic Instruments, combined with elements of Ableton's Expressive Chords device.
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Gradient Max For Live device by pATCHES

Gradient

  • by pATCHES
$20
Mutate, store and interpolate between presets of any device within Live.
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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.
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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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Ping Max For Live device by encoder audio

Ping

  • by encoder audio
€10
Map MIDI notes to trigger parameter modulation anywhere in Live.
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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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