The Slate Digital RAVEN MTI2 marries the tactile control of yesterday’s mixing consoles with the convenience of today’s tablet technology. With the RAVEN, nevermore do you have to rely on your mouse for controlling your DAW. Instead, the RAVEN provides a tablet-like control-surface where you can raise and lower faders, facilitate touch-control over plug-ins, operate all the buttons of a traditional transport, and more.

The MTI2 represents the current iteration of RAVEN technology, putting it all in a 27” screen that supports 10-point multitouch, gestural control. The screen sits on an included stand that is angle-adjustable. With the MTI2, you can control many faders at once, manipulate pans and sends, and set up recording sessions quickly and efficiently.

The latter function achieves its expediency by means of the Batch Command System, which can execute a whole series of key commands with the press of one virtual button. By default, hundreds of presets are included for most major DAWs. However, you can program your own custom commands yourself, housing up to 1000 key commands and mouse clicks automatically.

The RAVEN MTI2 interfaces with most computers and most DAWs, though for a list of general compatibilities, please see the specification section. Connections can be made to your computer by means of a standard HDMI cable (available separately) and a USB 2.0 connection. An iLok 2 dongle—also available separately—is required for operating the Raven. Slate's Revitalizer spray is included with this product, so you can keep the surface of the touchscreen feeling like new. 

Control Faders, Pans, Plug-Ins & More    27" Multitouch Display    HD Resolution (1920 x 1080)    10-Touch Display for Gestural Control    Customizable Toolbar Function    Batch Command System Included    Integrated iOS App    Connects via HDMI and USB 2.0    Compatible with Mac and Windows    Supports Most Major DAWs

• 27″ multitouch display 
• HD resolution of 1920 x 1080
• Backlit, energy-efficient LED 
• 10-touch display allows various multitouch features like fader control 
• Instant integration with most major DAWs
• Hands-on control of all your DAWs parameters 
• Acts as your computer’s main touch-capable display
• Flexible and user-customizable multifunction toolbar
• Easy compatibility using a standard HDMI cable and a USB 2.0 connection

RAVEN 3.6 provides multitouch virtual faders that allow precise control of your DAW's faders. By integrating multitouch 100mm virtual faders directly into each DAW, you now have control over mix levels and automation over more than one track at a time. The RAVEN 3.6 algorithm offers a naturalistic control over your faders—control that is both comfortable and fun to use. A FINE FADER mode is on hand, which can quadruple the resolution of the faders to facilitate especially miniscule moves.

RAVEN 3.6 Control software now carries a technology called GESTURES, which facilitates classic, multitouch gestures to control important elements of your DAW. Opening and closing plug-ins, muting and unmuting tracks, zooming in and out—all of this and more can be accomplished with familiar gestures.

In Toolbar mode, your DAW controls are more accessible, laid out right in front of you. You'll notice the Transport control, Edit/Mix window selector, and other convenient tools for tracking, such as Record Looping, Click, Create Group, and Undo. Use intuitive multitouch gestures on the RAVEN NAVPAD to perform Scrub/Shuttle, Waveform Zoom, Track Zoom, Track Banking, and RAVEN Batch Commands. Because the RAVEN Toolbar is virtual, it's user-customizable, so you can put the controls you want where you want them.

The Batch Command System is a series of preset and customizable buttons that can execute up to 1000 key commands and mouse clicks automatically. With just one button, the Batch Command System allows you to create instant headphone sends, name tracks, put entire drum tracks on the grid, export stems, and more. The Batch Command System comes preprogrammed with 100 preset batch commands in every supported DAW, with layouts for Music, Mastering, Post Production and more. Record your own mouse-click automation or program user commands with QUICKLIST, which features hundreds of predefined DAW operations. Just touch and hold on a Batch Command button to edit, and you'll have access to almost limitless possibilities.

Slate Remote expands your workflow to your iOS-compatible. Slate Remote is a free app for iOS users and available at the app store to anyone with a RAVEN. Slate Remote automatically synchronizes with your RAVEN session via Wi-Fi and gives you access to your custom Batch Commands, allowing it to remotely perform time-saving tasks for you from the palm of your hand.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I plug in wireless mics on the line in input, but nothing happens with the faders?

A: There's no reason why the line inputs should not work normally. Try isolating the problem. Make sure nothing is muted, all gain/volume controls are up, and you have a good signal coming into your mixer. Then check to see if all channel line inputs are inop or just that particular channel. If any or all line inputs do not work, do the xlr inputs work? Check to see if you have a signal from the insert. This is pre-fader, so if you do and there is still no output post fader then the problem is somewhere between your gain circuit and and output .

Q: 2. Does it have a power switch?

A: There is no power switch on this mixer.

Q: 3. Cakewalk?

A: We cannot confirm whether or not the Steven Slate Audio RAVEN MTi2 MAX DAW Control Surface is compatible for use with Cakewalk. The supported DAWs listed on the manufacturer's website are Pro Tools 19-2023 (macOS and Windows), Logic Pro X (macOS), Ableton Live 9 - 11 (macOS and Windows), Cubase Pro 10 - 13 (macOS & Windows), Nuendo 10 - 13 (macOS & Windows), Studio One v4, v5, and v6 (macOS & Windows), and Digital Performer 8 - 11 (macOS).

Q: 4. Can "Steven Slate VSX Essentials" be ran on a PC or Mac as a standalone software?

A: The Steven Slate VSX Monitoring Plug-In cannot be run in standalone mode.

Q: 5. I want to only use the left side of a stereo channel - does the balance pot act like a normal pan pot in this circumstance?

A: When only using the L channel on one of the EPM 6 - 6 Mono + 2 Stereo Audio Console, the channel will output the Left signal as a Mono signal. The panning will operate identically to the other mono channels.

Q: 6. Are the two aux sends on this mixer both pre-faders?

A: Thank you for your question. Both AUX outs on this mixer are pre fader.

Q: 7. Does this come with any plugins?

A: The Solid State Logic BiG SiX does not come with any plugins.

Q: 8. Can this sidecar be used on either side of the console?

A: This sidecar can be placed on either side of the RAVEN CORE Station.

Q: 9. will this card work with PC based DAWS?

A: Yes. It provides 400 Mbit/second throughput to transfer your high-track count session to popular software DAWs on Mac and PC via USB 2.0.

Q: 10. Can this be used with DaVinci resolve?

A: At this time, Slate Media Technology does not list compatibility with DaVinci Resolve for the Steven Slate Audio Raven MTi2 27" Multitouch Production Console. The following DAWs are currently compatible with the MTi2 at the time of this posting (December 2022): Pro Tools 12-2022 (macOS & Windows) Logic Pro X (macOS) Ableton Live 9 – 11 (macOS & Windows) Cubase Pro 8 – 12 (macOS & Windows) Nuendo 7 – 11 (macOS & Windows) Studio One v4 & v5 (macOS & Windows) Digital Performer 8 – 11 (macOS)