Lillia Betz
About Lillia Betz
Lillia Betz serves as the Head of Max for Live at Ableton, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in electronic production and design from Berklee College of Music, she has played a key role in the development and integration of Ableton's Live and Cycling '74's Max.
Current Role at Ableton
Lillia Betz currently serves as the Head of Max for Live at Ableton, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads a cross-company product development team that collaborates with Cycling '74. The focus of this team is on the integration of Ableton's flagship product, Live, with Cycling '74's Max, enhancing the capabilities of both platforms. Her leadership is pivotal in driving the strategic direction and development of Max for Live, an innovative platform designed for creative technologists.
Previous Experience at Ableton
Before her current role, Lillia Betz held several positions at Ableton. She worked as a Product Owner for Max for Live from 2019 to 2020, and prior to that, she was a Max for Live Content Specialist from 2018 to 2019. Her career at Ableton began as a Technical Support Agent, a role she occupied from 2016 to 2018. This progression through various roles has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the product and its user community.
Education and Expertise
Lillia Betz has a strong educational background in music and technology. She studied at Berklee College of Music, where she earned a Bachelor of Music (BM) in Electronic Production and Design. Additionally, she completed the International Baccalaureate at EABJM. Her studies at the Conservatoire de Paris focused on Piano, Composition, and Music Theory, where she achieved the CFEM. This diverse educational foundation supports her expertise in both music and technology.
Contributions to Max for Live Development
Lillia Betz has played a significant role in the development of Max for Live, contributing to its evolution as a platform that empowers creative technologists. Her work emphasizes leveraging the integration potential between Ableton's Live and Cycling '74's Max, which are recognized as industry-leading products. This integration enhances the user experience and expands the creative possibilities for musicians and producers.