Cycling 74 has released Version 5.0 of its Max/MSP media development tools, which represents a new era of Max programming, with a completely redesigned multi-processing kernel and a streamlined development environment built on a platform-independent foundation. With a new patcher interface, searchable database of objects and examples, integrated documentation, and informative tutorials, any new Max user will experience a smoother learning curve while longtime users will see improved productivity. The Max/MSP/Jitter bundle carries an MSRP of $699, while Max 5 lists for $499 and the upgrade is priced at $199. Discounts for student and educational institutions are available. Customers who purchased Max/MSP or Max/MSP/Jitter after October 1, 2007 are eligible for a free upgrade.
