Raven MTX User's Guide

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NOTE: There will be a residual oil layer on the glass after revitalizing. When the screen is turned OFF, the glass may appear cloudy. This is OK. Y

do fine. Graphic response speed will vary depending on the capabilities of the computer’s graphics card. RAVEN MTi Dimensions NOTE: If you are

Along with the MTi, you will also notice two available metal stands and four screws. Attach the stand to the back of the MTi using the four screws an

IMPORTANT As in many studios, your computer may be located in a room far away from your console. For DVI cable lengths over 15ft, a DVI signal booste

● Do not use a stylus or other object to calibrate the screen. ● After calibration is achieved, test on desktop applications and software. T

4 Open Setup > Peripherals > Then go to the Midi Controllers tab. Under the dropdown menu, select HUI control, Receive from vcontrol 1, S

5 Repeat step 5 for each of the HUI control sections on this screen, selecting vcontrol 2 and vcontrol 3 in the Receive from and Send to sections.

5 Launch MultiTouchPlatform. This can be found in your application folder. 6 Press calibration button on the home screen. 7 Follow the prompts o

Setting Up & Aligning Pro Tools With RAVEN: Setting up Pro Tools with RAVEN is a one-time operation. On the Pro Tools menu bar; 1) First, Navig

10) Again, make sure your track list is showing, and your Pro Tools mixer tracks are scrolled fully to the left. Then use the mouse to grab the right

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17) Again, take the lower right corner of the Pro Tools Edit window and align it so it displays completely with the scroll bars aligning with the top

Fine Faders - Tap the DB display window to put single channels into fine mode. Automation Modes !Automation on the RAVEN MIXER: 1. Pressing t

Automation on the FLOATING MIXER: 1. Pressing the button above the INS button, the automation drop-down menu will appear. 2. Select the desi

1. Press the Icon slot below the fader module. A floating icon window will appear 2. Tap an icon and a yellow box will appear around selected ima

4. To remove an icon, touch the blank icon box in the palette, and then touch the channel icon slot you wish to remove. Note: Sliding also works h

RAVEN Toolbar The RAVEN Toolbar rests on the bottom of the screen and is the control center for many essential features. It can be viewed with a s

Toolbar. Touch to Hide your RAVEN software almost entirely except for the RAVEN on the bottom left hand side displaying the text, “Show.” Touch or cl

3. Commands and Modifiers – All normal functions such as Save and Undo are found in the toolbar. The Modifier keys latch when touched once and unlat

pinch gestures for zooming. A two-finger touch moved along the x or y-axis will scroll the edit window. Put the window anywhere on the screen by gr

9. Edit/Mix – Switch back and forth between the Edit and RAVEN Mixer window. Note: You can remove the Raven Mixer by touching the RAVE

Important Safety Notes Before You Start This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within you

We have also included the ability to control the response of the Fine Faders by double-tapping the Fine Faders button on the RAVEN T

c. Press Enter when command is displayed and then, enter a name for the hotkey. Type a name and hit enter again. d. To remove a Hotkey, simply pres

13. Floating Toolbar – Pressing this button will bring up a customizable floating window. You can populate this window with tools that are essent

• Drag desired tools to the palette. The palette will automatically resize to fit more or less tools in your configuration. • Press Customize Tool

to easily. Press Save layout and choose a number 1-4 to save. To recall your saved layout, press the assigned button. Note: “Revert to Last” will

21. Tool Palette – These buttons activate the tools commonly used in Pro Tools. Since they are located on the toolbar, there is no need to reach

17. Floating Mixer – Brings up a bank of faders on a floating window over the Edit screen. Pressing the floating mixer button will engage the

The floating mixer can be expanded or collapsed by pressing the “-“ or “+” button on the floating mixer heading. The mixer can be viewed as 8, 16,

Pressing the “X” button on the top right of the heading will close the Floating Mixer. Banking the mixer using finger gestures Like the RAVEN Mi

There are five buttons on the RAVEN Settings bar. Save As – Brings up the dialog window for renaming and saving the RAVEN session to a locati

Power Source Operate your RAVEN MTi only from the power source included. Servicing Servicing of the RAVEN MTi is to be done by qualified service

Stereo/Surround Meters - Switches the RAVEN Mixer between displaying Stereo Meters and Surround Meters. Saving a Pro Tools Session

3. Press Save. To Load a RAVEN Session: 1. Press the Load RAVEN Session button 2. Locate your previously saved RAVEN Session folder and pr

3. Your RAVEN session will now load exactly as you saved it. Restoring to Factory Default !1. Press the button for restore default 2. You wi

Working with Plugins Loading Plugins: On The Raven Mixer: Like Pro Tools, you simply reach out and touch the desired rack space on your Inserts. S

1 Hit the INS button on a given channel. The floating plugin window will then open. - The floating plugin window can be moved anywhere o

1 Plugins can be opened and closed using the “Open/Close Last Plugin” button found in the toolbar. 2 Plugins can also be opened and close

Important Note About DVI Cables As in many studios, your computer may be located in a room far away from your console. For DVI cable lengths over 15

You may recover from SMT and its suppliers only direct damages up to the amount you paid for the product. You cannot recover for loss of present or

must be used, make sure to remove any excess water immediately after cleaning. To clean RAVEN MTi’s exterior metal parts use a simple microfiber c

1. Using a microfiber cloth, clean the RAVEN MTi screen to remove dust and fingerprints.

2. Spray the revitalizer solution directly onto the RAVEN MTi glass. It should take approximately six sprays to cover the glass completely. a.