Editing Max (software) (section)

=== 2010s ===
In 2011, Max 6 added a new audio engine compatible with 64-bit operating systems, integration with [[Ableton Live]] sequencer software, and an extension called Gen, which can compile optimized Max patches for higher performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cycling74.com/products/gen/|title=GEN - Extend the power of Max|publisher=Cycling74.com}}</ref> Max 7 was released in 2014 and focused on 3D rendering improvements.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Cycling '74|date=2014|title=Max 7 is Patching Reimagined|url=https://cycling74.com/max7/}}</ref>

On June 6, 2017, [[Ableton]] announced its purchase of Cycling '74, with Max continuing to be published by Cycling '74 and David Zicarelli remaining with the company.<ref>[http://cdm.link/2017/06/conversation-david-zicarelli-gerhard-behles/ A conversation with David Zicarelli and Gerhard Behles, Peter Kirn - June 6, 2017] Accessed 10 September 2018</ref>

On September 25, 2018, Max 8 was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cycling74.com/articles/max-8-is-here|title=Article: Max 8 is here {{!}} Cycling '74|website=cycling74.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-13}}</ref>  Some of the new features include MC, a new way to work with multiple channels, JavaScript support with Node for Max, and Vizzie 2.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cycling74.com/products/max-features|title=What's New in Max 8? {{!}} Cycling '74|website=cycling74.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-13}}</ref>