With MAINFRAME-B Visual Instrument, it's just another MIDI track. No preprograming, no extra software.
No. You can initiate patterns with regular MIDI tracks, CC automations and MIDI controllers. Max for Live is optional — it just unlocks deeper control like LFOs, Envelopes, and audio-reactive lighting.
Yes — MAINFRAME-B works with any software that sends MIDI, and we've tested it with all the major alternatives.
No — MAINFRAME-B is a visual instrument. It\eact and flicker to the beat. You play it, shape it, and feel it respond like any other part of your setup.