Slate Digital Raven MTi MAX

RAVEN: An All-Touch Approach to DAW Control in a 27-Inch Studio Format

The RAVEN follows a simple logic: to replace much of the clicking and menu navigation with direct on-screen interaction, designed for editing and mixing. With its 27-inch format, it aims for an ideal balance between workspace, readability, and integration on a production desk, while relying on the dedicated Raven 4.0 software to centralize commands and workflows.

Who This Touch Controller Is For and Where It Makes a Difference

This controller is aimed at producers, sound engineers, editors, and composers who want to speed up their sessions on Mac, whether in a demanding home studio or a control room. It is particularly relevant if you frequently switch between editing (audio and MIDI), automation, track management, and navigating large projects, and if you prefer a visual and immediate control surface rather than a physical fader controller.

Note, however: the announced configuration is macOS only (from Catalina 10.15 to Sonoma 14.1.1). If your environment is Windows, this model will not be suitable for your workstation.

Key Features: Gestures, Macros, and Touch Mixing with Raven 4.0

Batch Commander: Your Multi-Step Macros, Exactly How You Work

With Batch Commander, you create multi-step user macros to chain recurring actions into a single command. The idea is to capture your production routines (session preparation, editing cleanup, mixing actions, navigation) as custom keys and gestures, to gain consistency and speed, project after project.

Predefined Gestures: Immediate Usability in Compatible DAWs

The RAVEN offers predefined gestures designed to work immediately in supported software. For example, you can activate or deactivate plugins, mute multiple tracks, zoom in and out, or edit audio and MIDI tracks faster, with a "touch" logic designed to minimize back-and-forth between mouse, keyboard shortcuts, and menus.

Up to 32 Virtual Faders Simultaneously: A True On-Screen Mixing Surface

Displaying 32 virtual faders at once facilitates mixing and balancing in dense sessions, while maintaining a clear view of the project structure thanks to the 2560 x 1440 resolution. This is an efficient approach to work on levels, automation, and track management, benefiting from a control surface that adapts to your session rather than limiting you to a fixed number of physical channels.

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