ALFIL Max by Killihu
LOAD DEVICES AND PRESETS INSTANTLY WITHOUT BROWSER NAVIGATION.
ALFIL Max (Ableton Live Fast Item Loader) is a MaxforLive device designed to speed up your workflow in Ableton Live. Load browser elements from a floating window without navigating through endless browser folders.
Access your devices, instruments, and presets instantly from a floating window that stays on top of your session. No more digging through browser folders or losing focus on your creative flow.
Inside you’ll find:
- Fast loading from a floating, always-on-top window
- Support for ADG, ADV, ALS, AMXD, AUPRESET, and VSTPRESET files
- Always up-to-date item list (reads directly from disk)
- One-click or drag-and-drop insertion
- Flexible insert position control (left, right, or end of chain)
- Auto MIDI track creation for instruments
- Three folder modes: Auto, Manual, and Multi (up to 8 folders with tabs)
- Customizable interface colors and text justification
- Keyboard mappable Show/Hide control
- Auto-close option for clean workflow
- Compatible with Live 10, 11, and 12
Stop navigating through browser folders and start creating. ALFIL Max keeps your most-used devices, presets, and instruments one click away, letting you focus on making music instead of managing files.
USER GUIDE: ALFIL Max 1.2
ALFIL Max by Killihu
LOAD DEVICES AND PRESETS INSTANTLY WITHOUT BROWSER NAVIGATION.
ALFIL Max (Ableton Live Fast Item Loader) is a MaxforLive device designed to speed up your workflow in Ableton Live. Load browser elements from a floating window without navigating through endless browser folders.
Access your devices, instruments, and presets instantly from a floating window that stays on top of your session. No more digging through browser folders or losing focus on your creative flow.
Inside you’ll find:
- Fast loading from a floating, always-on-top window
- Support for ADG, ADV, ALS, AMXD, AUPRESET, and VSTPRESET files
- Always up-to-date item list (reads directly from disk)
- One-click or drag-and-drop insertion
- Flexible insert position control (left, right, or end of chain)
- Auto MIDI track creation for instruments
- Three folder modes: Auto, Manual, and Multi (up to 8 folders with tabs)
- Customizable interface colors and text justification
- Keyboard mappable Show/Hide control
- Auto-close option for clean workflow
- Compatible with Live 10, 11, and 12
Stop navigating through browser folders and start creating. ALFIL Max keeps your most-used devices, presets, and instruments one click away, letting you focus on making music instead of managing files.
USER GUIDE: ALFIL Max 1.2
Additional information
| MaxforLive | Control Devices |
|---|---|
| Ableton Live Compatibility | Ableton Live 12 Standard with MaxforLive, Ableton Live 12 Suite |
| Min. Requirements | Ableton Live Standard 12 with MaxforLive Installed or Ableton Live Suite 12 |
| OS | Mac, Windows |
PRICE: £8.00
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November 23, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
Workflow got so much faster!
Works very well and it really speeds up my workflow. Has all the options I need (auto-close, left/right insert etc.). I’m using three instances of it in my template. Amazing!
I recommend this product
October 14, 2025
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WOW!!! e use this daily and feel guilty when we pull up a palette and a few clicks - something meaningful. Easily in our top 10. Thanks Dev!!!
August 1, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
An absolutely indispensable tool for Ableton Live. You can organize your effects, racks, VSTs, and presents in any organizational structure that you want. Huge increase in workflow and productivity. Can't recommend this enough!
June 10, 2025
This reviewer bought this product from our store.
An excellent tool that definitely speeds up your workflow, an excellent feature is that works with Live devices but also with plug-ins. Great Job!
ALFIL Max by Killihu
Overview & Inspiration
ALFIL Max (Ableton Live Fast Item Loader) is a MaxforLive device designed to speed up your workflow in Ableton Live. Load browser elements from a floating window without navigating through endless browser folders.
Whether you’re auditioning presets during a creative session, quickly swapping effects in a mix, or performing live with instant device access, ALFIL Max eliminates the friction between idea and execution. Your most-used devices, instruments, and presets are always one click away.
Features & Highlights
Fast Loading from Floating Window – Access your devices, presets, and instruments from a floating window that stays on top of your session. No more digging through browser folders or losing focus on your arrangement.
Multiple File Format Support – Works with ADG, ADV, ALS, AMXD, AUPRESET, and VSTPRESET files. Load Audio Effect Racks, instruments, Live Sets, MaxforLive devices, and plugin presets all from the same interface.
Always Up-to-Date – The device reads files directly from disk, so your item list stays current even when opening old projects. No need to manually create or update device presets.
One-Click or Drag-and-Drop Insertion – Click any item to load it instantly, or enable Drag Mode to manually place devices exactly where you want them in your signal chain.
Flexible Insert Position Control – Choose whether items insert to the left or right of the currently selected device, or by default at the end of your track’s effects chain. Perfect for maintaining organized signal flow.
Auto MIDI Track Creation – Enable automatic MIDI track creation when loading instruments. Use a single ALFIL Max instance dedicated to instruments and let it handle track creation automatically.
Three Folder Modes – Auto mode places everything relative to the device file. Manual mode lets you point to folders anywhere on your system. Multi mode supports up to 8 different folders with tab switching for organizing different device categories.
Customizable Interface – Adjust text justification, window position, border colors, and category colors. Customize the floating window to match your Live theme or visual preferences.
Keyboard Mappable – Map the Show/Hide window control to any keyboard shortcut for instant access during production or performance. Keep your hands on the keyboard and your eyes on the arrangement.
Auto Close Option – Enable auto-close to have the floating window disappear after loading an item, keeping your screen clean and focused on your work.
How to Use
Drop ALFIL Max onto any MIDI or audio track in Ableton Live. Create a folder structure with subfolders for each category of devices you want quick access to (for example: Reverbs, Delays, Synths, Drums). Place your device files, presets, or instrument files in these subfolders.
Choose your folder mode: Auto (relative to device location), Manual (point to any folder), or Multi (up to 8 folders with tab switching). Click the Show button or use your mapped keyboard shortcut to open the floating window.
Click any item in the list to load it instantly, or enable Drag Mode to manually drag items into your project. Set insert position to control where devices land in your signal chain. Enable Create MIDI Track if you want automatic track creation when loading instruments.
Use the Refresh button (or tab buttons in Multi mode) to update the item list after adding new files to your folders. Customize colors, text justification, and window position to match your workflow preferences.
Ideal For
- Producers who want instant access to favorite devices without browser navigation
- Live performers needing quick device switching during sets
- Mix engineers rapidly auditioning effects and processing chains
- Sound designers organizing and accessing large preset libraries
- Anyone frustrated by repetitive browser folder navigation
- Workflow enthusiasts seeking maximum efficiency in Ableton Live
What’s Included
- ALFIL Max MaxforLive device (.amxd)
- External Max components (11dragfiles.mxo and 11live.tools.mxo)
- Comprehensive reference manual with setup instructions
- Three folder modes: Auto, Manual, and Multi (up to 8 folders)
- Keyboard mapping support
Requirements
- Ableton Live 10, 11, or 12 with MaxforLive
- Mac or Windows
- Additional Mac installation steps required (detailed in manual)
Note: One-click insertion takes longer on Windows. For Windows users, drag-and-drop mode is recommended for faster workflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: ALFIL Max is a Max for Live utility device that streamlines your Ableton Live workflow by allowing you to load racks, presets, and full sets directly from a floating window, eliminating the need to navigate through browser folders.
A: Yes, ALFIL Max requires MaxforLive, which is included in Ableton Live Suite or can be purchased separately as an add-on for Ableton Live Standard from your Ableton.com account.
A: ALFIL Max is compatible with Ableton Live 10, 11, and 12, provided Max for Live is installed.
A: Yes. Mac users need to install external Max components (11dragfiles.mxo and 11live.tools.mxo) and run a Terminal command to authorize them. Complete instructions are provided in the reference manual. Note that Live versions prior to 12.2 require files to be placed in the Max 8 folder instead of Max 9.
A: You can explore more offerings from Killihu on their Isotonik Studios developer page.
Important Information
v1.2 New features and improvements:
– Added option to manually select the folder path from which the device reads files. This allows you to use “Collect All and Save” without interrupting the operation of the device.
– Added tab system. The device can display 8 tabs, each pointing to a different folder path.
– Added option to create a MIDI track before inserting items. Useful for inserting instruments into the project.
– List item text can now be left aligned.
– Some interface colors can be modified for better viewing, especially for Live’s dark themes.
– It is now possible to maintain the position of the floating window on the screen, so that it does not return to its default position when reopening projects.
– It is now possible to set the zoom of the floating window to a value less than 100%.
– Updated PDF Manual.
v1.1 New features and improvements:
– Folders and preset files are included as an example of the folder structure.
– Modified GUI to adapt to the new rack design in Live version 12.2, does not change the operation of the device.
v1.0 – Initial release – May 2025
Our Products are generally provided as Zip file downloads which in all cases will need to be extracted and saved to your hard drive prior to installation. Details on the different file type provided and what to do with them are below.
.alp Files – These are Ableton Live Packs and will either install directly into the Packs Section of the browser of Ableton Live or ask you to save them to your hard drive. For packs that install to the library, when you double click on them you will see a pop up window asking you to confirm that installation is ok as the files are described as “Legacy”. This is fine and you are ok to proceed, the packs are created using the format for an earlier version of Live and so remain compatible with the current version.
.amxd files – These are individual MaxforLive Devices and can be stored anywhere on your hard drive. We’d advise creating a folder for them and then adding that folder as a location within the Places section of Lives Browser.
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