| Max Franken | |
| Background: | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
| Origin: | Amsterdam, the Netherlands |
| Genre: | Alternative rock, post-punk, experimental rock |
| Occupation: | Drummer |
| Years Active: | 1980–present |
| Label: | swim ~, Crammed |
Max Franken is the drummer of Minimal Compact, a rock band that achieved success in Europe in the 1980s. Born in Amsterdam, he is the only non-Israeli member of the band.
He is also a member of Githead along with Colin Newman, Robin Rimbaud (Scanner) and Minimal Compact bassist Malka Spigel.