Krunal

I've been using the trial version of Max 7 for a while, and I feel like it would be nice to take the plunge and get a full working copy.

I am trying to decide between buying a monthly (9.99$/month), annual (99$/year) or permanent license ($399). To help me decide, I was wondering when Max 8 is likely to be released. If it's soon (within a year) then I think it would be better to stick with a monthly or annual license and then buy a permanent license once Max 8 is released. What do you guys think? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

I've been using the trial version of Max 7 for a while, and I feel like it would be nice to take the plunge and get a full working copy.
I am trying to decide between buying a monthly (9.99$/month), annual (99$/year) or permanent license ($399). To help me decide, I was wondering when Max 8 is likely to be released. If it's soon (within a year) then I think it would be better to stick with a monthly or annual license and then buy a permanent license once Max 8 is released. What do you guys think? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.


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My guess is late 2017 at the earliest. More likely 2018+. Roughly another couple of years, imo.

 ($8.50/mo).... and $399 for only 2 years puts it at $16.50/mo.

previous releases include: Max 4.2+ 2003, Max 5 2008, Max 6 2011, Max 7 2014.

So unless Max 7 was just released and you expected development to last more than 4 years (making the actual lifespan 5-6 years - which hasn't been the case since pre Max 5), the annual plan has the best rate.

If you are doubting your long term interest in Max, ask yourself if $1.50/mo (the difference between annual and monthly cost) is a good value for "ADD insurance". iow, for $1.50/mo, you have protection against distractions and lack of interest. In that case, unless you 

 that Max is part of your life (in which case, you probably wouldn't be asking these questions), the monthly plan might be the best bet.

My guess is late 2017 at the earliest.   More likely 2018+.   Roughly another couple of years, imo.

$10/mo vs $99/yr ($8.50/mo) vs  $399 for  4 years ($8.50/mo)....  and $399 for only 2 years puts it at $16.50/mo.  

previous releases include:  Max 4.2+ 2003, Max 5  2008,  Max 6 2011,  Max 7 2014.

 So unless Max 7 was just released and you expected development to last more than 4 years (making the actual lifespan 5-6 years - which hasn't been the case since pre Max 5), the annual plan has the best rate.

If you are doubting your long term interest in Max, ask yourself if $1.50/mo (the difference between annual and monthly cost)  is a good value for "ADD insurance".   iow, for $1.50/mo, you have protection against distractions and lack of interest.   In that case,  unless you know that Max is part of your life (in which case, you probably wouldn't be asking these questions),  the monthly plan might be the best bet.

Thanks for your reply and good advice. Indeed, I think I will opt for the monthly license initially - as experience shows sometimes my enthusiasm for new software is misplaced.

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The MaxMSP wiki has never been updated since version 6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_(software)

When is Max 8 likely to come out?