Slate Digital RAVEN MTI2 CORE STATION Console & Touch Screen Kit (2 RAVEN MTI2 Control Surfaces)

Designed to complement RAVEN MTI2 control surfaces, the Slate Digital CORE STATION provides stylish, ergonomic, and modular housing of the aforementioned RAVEN MTI2 control surfaces. It displays these touch-screens in a way that makes day-to-day audio tasks easier and more expeditious for professional audio engineers. The CORE STATION accommodates both one and two RAVENS, so you have the option to double up on Slate Digital's technology for more screen real-estate and fader manipulation if need be.

You'll also note the cutout on the right-hand side which is sized for the Slate Control Analog Monitor Controller, available separately. A blank panel is included to slot into the cutout should you wish to forego the controller. Styled in a black satin finish with silver side panels, the CORE STATION ships with included hardware and instructions for assembly.

The CORE STATION is constructed (by you) from particle board, MDF, dibond, and metal hardware. Please note that neither the RAVEN MTI nor the Slate Control are included with the CORE STATION.

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 that 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 multi-touch, 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, 100s of presets are included for most major DAWs. However, you can program your own custom commands yourself, housing up to 1000 functions in one command.

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.