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Max for Mac

Max 8.1.7

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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 8.1.7.


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:

New Features:
- jsparamlistener, jsmaxobjlistener: 'silent' property and 'setvalue_silent' method
- Live API: Support for Dictionary as return type

Fixed Bugs:
- Big Sur Compatibility: fixed issues with Node for Max / Max for Live
- live.gain~: textcolor changes label text
- mc: fixed crash with scheduler in overdrive
- metro: outputs immediately when interval is specified in BBUs
- MPE: polymidiin outputs correct channel when receiving CC before note
- pattrstorage: retyping a pattrstorage object with a new name argument modifies the scripting name of the box
- playlist~: properly set the active state so we are able to notify on start again
- plot~: margins calculated properly
- Tabbed Patchers: Fix setactivetab when used in top level patcher
- table: unique identifier #0 for name is respected
- VIZZIE: fixed PLAYR "read" message for legacy support, and update moviefolder help patch