cycling74-max ☆
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Description:
Flexible space to create your own interactive software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 9.1.1,251120@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @cycling74  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio multimedia programming visual-programming creative-coding
Install: brew install --cask cycling74-max
About:
Max is a visual programming environment that enables users to create custom interactive software, multimedia applications, and digital instruments. It provides a node-based canvas for connecting objects to process audio, MIDI, video, and data in real-time. The platform is widely used for building complex audio processors, generative art installations, and interactive media systems without traditional coding.
Key Features:
  • Node-based visual programming interface
  • Real-time audio and MIDI processing
  • Extensive library of built-in objects
  • Integration with Jitter for video and 3D graphics
  • Support for external hardware controllers
Use Cases:
  • Creating custom digital audio workstations and effects
  • Developing interactive multimedia installations
  • Building algorithmic music composition tools
  • Prototyping sensor-based interactive systems
Alternatives:
  • Pure Data – Open-source cousin of Max with similar visual programming paradigm but fewer commercial features
  • TouchDesigner – Node-based visual programming focused on real-time interactive multimedia and visual effects
  • Reaktor – Modular synthesis environment with focus on audio processing and instrument building
Version History
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Aug 19, 2025 6:56pm 9.0.8,250819 0 VERSION_BUMP bd94624f
Jul 9, 2024 7:27pm 8.6.4_240709 0 VERSION_BUMP 52ecd82e
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