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Chapter 23
Max for Live
Max for Live, an add-on product co-developed with Cycling '74, allows users to extend and
customize Live by creating instruments, audio effects, and MIDI devices. Max for Live can
also be used to extend the functionality of hardware controllers and even modify clips and
parameters within a Live Set.
In addition to providing a comprehensive toolkit for building devices, Max for Live also
comes with a collection of pre-made instruments, effects and tutorials. These can be used
just like Live's built-in devices and can also give you ideas for your own device building
projects. Please note that this content will only be available after Max is installed and
authorized.
23.1 Installing and Authorizing Max for Live
In order to use Max for Live, you must install Live 8.1 (or newer) and Max 5.1 (or newer).
Max is available as a download from Cycling '74's website
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Like all Ableton add-ons, Max for Live must be authorized before it can be used. The chapter
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