The 27" Multi-Touch Production Console RAVEN MTi2 from Slate Digital is a special tool for audio engineers who value an improved workflow and want to be less dependent on mouse and keyboard. The special feature here is the multi-touch capability, which allows several parameters such as fader level, panorama, sends and plug-in to be operated simultaneously in internal knobs. The RAVEN 3.0 software also scores with a configurable multi-function toolbar and the award-winning Batch Command System - both tools that save an enormous amount of time thanks to quick commands and automated tasks.
Even the previous versions of the RAVEN software were convincing and made the work much easier. With the 3.0 version, compatibility with all current DAWs is added, so that an even wider range of users can be served. Professional workstations include Pro Tools (10-12), Logic Pro X, Ableton Live 9, Cubase 8&9, Nuendo 7, Studio One 3 and Digital Performer 8 & 9.
The redesigned, virtual 100m Multi-Touch faders allow precise interventions in mixes and automations. The newly developed algorithm gives the thread a special and more comfortable feeling, so that mixing is even more fun. And for those who only want to make the smallest changes to the fader position, there is the Fine Fader Mode. This quadruples the resolution of the controller for even more precise operation.
The lower edge of the screen shows the RAVEN toolbar, which offers the most important functions for navigation in the DAW: Transport, Edit/Mix Window, Record Looping, Click, Creat Group, Undo and more. And the best thing is: The toolbar can be designed individually, so that every user is able to improve his workflow and is therefore not bound to any specifications.
The RAVEN Batch Command System is an extremely useful tool, which can be customized just like the toolbar. However, this is a key-command system that can automatically execute up to 1000 commands and mouse clicks. With just one button, headphone sends, track names, drum track quantization, stem exports and much more can be realized immediately. To get a feel for it, BCS comes with 100 pre-programmed presets for any supported DAW with layouts for music, mastering, post production and more - easy, fast and efficient!
The GESTURES feature makes working within the DAW even more comfortable by detecting certain hand movements (e.g. wiping) and performing corresponding actions. This includes e.g. opening and closing plugins, muting tracks, zooming in and out and much more!
Last but not least, Slate offers a practical and free app for iOS users, which can be easily downloaded from the App Store. This automatically synchronizes via Wi-fi network with the RAVEN console and gives access to individual batch commands.
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What can I say? It's a typical Slate product; very high quality and flawless in its operation and execution. Very happy with this purchase, and considering how better and quicker my mixing workflow is as a result of incorporating the Raven into my home studio setup, I only have good things to say about it. It's top class.