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Max for Mac

Max 8.1.5

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Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of Max 8.1.5.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of Max for Mac or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

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