Max, Max for Live

Real-Time Interaction

Immerse yourself in musical and artistic interactivity with Max and Max for Live.

Mastering real-time interactive tools is essential for artists, musicians, dancers, and multimedia performers. Max and Max for Live represent a major advancement in the design of immersive experiences, enabling dynamic interactions between machines and artists. Whether for stage performances, multimedia installations, or innovative sound environments, these tools provide exceptional creative freedom.

With Max, users can program interactive MIDI and audio applications, paving the way for real-time performances. Max for Live extends these possibilities to the live stage for Ableton users, allowing electronic musicians, DJs, and performers to push the boundaries of their creativity.

In 2024, the IRCAM Max Level 1 certification had a 79% pass rate, while Level 2 had a 70% pass rate, with 97% of trainees reporting satisfaction with their training.

All trainees who completed our Max for Live training achieved the educational objectives set—either fully or in large part—according to end-of-training evaluations. This success is underscored by a 100% satisfaction rate, reflecting the high quality of teaching and support provided.

Max IRCAM Certificate Max - Levels 1 & 2

Taken at the end of the Max classes (Initiation or Intermediate), the IRCAM Certificates assess participants' proficiency in Max by evaluating their ability to design, implement, and use applications built with the software. The results are used to position trainees on a structured skills scale.

What people are saying

"The Max for Live workshop opened my eyes to creative possibilities that I never knew existed. What I learned during the course provided me with a solid foundation to continue my progression on my own. I am very happy with my course. I would recommend it to anyone in the music business", Arthur, student, Introduction to Max for Live

“An exceptional introductory course to Max, led by an expert tutor with in-depth knowledge of the world of Max and its many applications. All in a prestigious setting with perfectly equipped facilities. An experience I highly recommend!” David, graphic designer and musician, Max Initiation

"Excellent training, leading to a real understanding and mastery of the software after a week. The program remains very intense and requires great attention from the participant, each lesson is important." Matthieu, PhD student, Max Initiation

"This is an excellent course for those who would like to strengthen their patching skill and expand their understanding of Max." Tianyi, student, Max Intermediate, Online

“High-quality training with an excellent teacher who is knowledgeable in his field, attentive, a good educator, and very generous in sharing his knowledge.” Edgar, computer science student, Max Advanced training

"The "Max perfectionnement" training is very rewarding, the level is really advanced, the content is very satisfying, both in terms of theoretical aspects and practical applications. One of the best courses." Frédéric, engineer, Max Intermediate

“The Max Initiation training course offers a solid introduction to how Max works and the creative possibilities it enables for sound processing, particularly in the context of music and experimentation. I learned a great deal in just one week and feel I’ve acquired a strong foundation for using Max in my research. Just as importantly, the atmosphere during the training was fantastic. I had a wonderful time with the other participants and our instructor, Johannes, who took the time to answer all our questions and showed a genuine interest in our individual backgrounds.” Clara, PhD studen, Max Initiation

"A very helpful course that will develop your craft using Max, able to accommodate a range of experience with the software. Led by extremely knowledgable and patient instructors." David, Artist, Max Intermeidate, Online