Ableton acquires Max maker Cycling ’74

Ableton has fully acquired Cycling ’74, the California-based company known for producing Max and Max for Live. Both companies have worked together for over three decades.

Cycling ‘74 are the developers of Max – the visual programming language for music and multimedia, as well as it is the platform on which Max for Live devices and instruments are made.

The two companies have now agreed to enter into a new partnership with Cycling ‘74 remaining a separate and independently run entity, wholly owned by Ableton. Ableton’s investment in Cycling ‘74’s unique product vision will see Max’s development continue indefinitely while creating an exciting opportunity to join forces in the spirit of shared research, exploration and innovation.

For the customer, everything will remain the same: Live and Max for Live licenses will continue to be administered by Ableton. The Max owners will continue to have a licensing agreement with Cycling ’74, and it will be looked after for sales, support and everything else by the same team at Cycling ‘74.