Max 7 from Cycling '74 is a fully programmable multimedia toolkit software suite that allows you to make your own tools for sound, graphics, music and interactivity in a visual environment. It also allows you to control live performance elements such as lighting systems, music, video and more. It is a standalone program and it's compatible with Mac and Windows. The software employs a visually driven programming interface that can be used in creative ways to customize how Max's components interact with each other and how they interact with external elements. With an updated interface that is optimized for speed and simplicity, Max 7 allows you to quickly create programs and macros in real-time for customized multimedia functionality.