macOS | 23 June 2020 | 540 MB

Max is a visual programming language for the specialized needs of artists, educators, and researchers working with audio, visual media, and physical computing.

Discover a new landscape of sonic possibilities

With MC, objects and patch cords contain multiple audio channels. MC will transform how you imagine sound design, effects processing, and mixing. It might be the closest thing to a mind-expanding drug Max has ever had.

Experience noticeably faster performance

For Max 8, we profiled real-world, messy patches to discover what we could optimize. You'll notice the difference the moment you launch the application.

Control your patch with hardware — no patching required

We are pleased to announce the release of Max 8.1. This update brings initial Mac OS 10.15 Catalina support and "darkmode" window toolbars on Mac. We've also decided to include jit.mo in the distribution as a "factory" package (it has a few improvements as well). Additionally, the Inspector has been improved to have a "per-object" view (among other things). Be sure to take a look at the change log below for the complete details of improvements in this release.

Whats new in this version:

Max 8.1.5 Release Notes

Fixed Bugs:

BEAP: Bugfix update to v1.0.3 (see BEAP Github for changes)

install: improved Mac startup time (don't check validity on externals in Max's resources folder)

jit.gl.slab: fixed read message

jit.grab (AVF): fixed crash when device removed and getformatlist queried

jit.playlist: fixed issues when reloading patches with texture output and implicit drawto

jit.world: maintain connection to matrix only object on patcher load

Jitter: setting attributes with attrui does not crash

jsmaxobjlistener, jsparameterlistener, jsparaminfoprovider: added to Windows installer

jsparaminfoprovider: improve getinfo dictionary

live.banks: add/remove buttons work

Parameter: ensure dictionary ordering in patcher JSON

Parameter: fixed undo issues with stored only pattr objects

Patcher Windows popup in Toolbar: fixed crash when selecting some patchers

Patcher: transparent notitle windows work even when enabletransparentbgwithtitlebar is off

pattrstorage: ensure savemode respected when object is freed

Snapshots: fixed restore issues with some patches

VIDDLL jit.movie: fixed non-HAP texture alpha channel usage

VIDDLL jit.movie: position attribute does not trigger playback

System Requirements

Mac: OS X 10.11.6 or later, Intel® Core™2 Duo processor. Intel® Core™ i5 processor or faster recommended, 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended).