Ronan Considine

I'm slightly confused about the differences between Max 7 and Max for Live. I've the latest version of Ableton Live Standard installed - 9.2.2. If I download the latest version of Max 7 (one-month trial and then subscription ) can I run Max for Live devices in Ableton, without purchasing Max for Live?

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There used to be a crossgrade option in earlier versions, but the comparison page of Standard vs Suite would now suggest that Max for Live is only available for the latter... 

https://www.ableton.com/en/live/feature-comparison/

There used to be a crossgrade option in earlier versions, but the comparison page of Standard vs Suite would now suggest that Max for Live is only available for the latter... https://www.ableton.com/en/live/feature-comparison/


If you own Max and you own Live, you do not automatically own Max for Live.

To get Max for Live, you either purchase Max for Live or Live 9 Suite (which includes Max for Live) from Ableton.

There is a crossgrade for people who already own Max and want Max for Live. You can purchase that from Ableton.

There is also a crossgrade for people who already own Live 9 Suite or Max for Live and want Max. Info here: 

https://cycling74.com/products/crossgrade/

- Note that this is a crossgrade to a full version of Max. You get the same functionality with a Max subscription.

I recommend you look over the Crossgrade page above. There is a chart comparing the features of Max and Max for Live.

If your questions aren't answered, please contact us: 

If you own Max and you own Live, you do not automatically own Max for Live. 

There is also a crossgrade for people who already own Live 9 Suite or Max for Live and want Max. Info here: https://cycling74.com/products/crossgrade/
- Note that this is a crossgrade to a full version of Max. You get the same functionality with a Max subscription.

If your questions aren't answered, please contact us: https://cycling74.com/contact-support/


Max 7 and Ableton Live 9 Standard