notepad95
Notepad95 for Max for Live is a goofy love letter to Windows 95 that actually turns out to be seriously useful. Drop it anywhere in your Ableton Live set and you get a retro-styled Notepad window living right inside your session.
What it is
Notepad95 is a lightweight Max for Live device that lets you write and manage plain-text notes directly in your project.
Use it to track mix decisions, arrangement ideas, todo lists, or random brain dumps without ever leaving Live.
Key features
- Retro Windows 95 Notepad–inspired UI that looks like it time‑traveled from an old beige PC.
- Notes are saved and recalled with your Ableton session, so all your ideas stay attached to the project instead of getting lost in external files.
- Perfect for labeling old projects, documenting complex routings, or leaving messages for collaborators and your future self.
Why you might want it
- Keep everything in one place instead of juggling sticky notes, text files, and screenshots.
- Add a touch of nostalgia and humor to your workflow while using a tool that actually helps you stay organized.
- Great for producers who jump between many sessions and need a quick way to remember what they were doing last time.
Requirements
- Ableton Live with Max for Live support.
- Compatible with any OS that runs Max for Live devices.
Install it like any other Max for Live device, drag it onto a track, and start typing. Your 90s brain will feel right at home, and your future projects will thank you.
Notepad95 is a Max for Live device that gives you a retro Notepad window directly on any track in Ableton Live. Notes are saved and recalled with the project, so every session can carry its own context, todos, and reminders. It’s ideal for producers who bounce between projects and want a lightweight, always-there way to remember what was happening last time.