Slate Raven MTi User Manual
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MTi
ABLETON LIVE USER GUIDE & BATCH COMMAND SYSTEM MANUAL
RAVEN Version 3.0.0
Updated 10/24/2015 - REV-B
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Updated 10/24/2015
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES BEFORE YOU START&................................................................&3!
WARRANTY INFORMATION&....................................................................................................&6!
MAINTENANCE AND CARE&.....................................................................................................&8!
Cleaning the RAVEN MTi!......................................................................................................................................................................!8!
Revitalizing the RAVEN MTi Glass!..................................................................................................................................................!9!
GETTING STARTED&..............................................................................................................&13!
System Requirements!.........................................................................................................................................................................!13!
RAVEN MTi-1 Dimensions!..................................................................................................................................................................!14!
RAVEN MTi2 Dimensions!....................................................................................................................................................................!14!
Attaching RAVEN MTi-1 To Its Stand!..........................................................................................................................................!15!
Connecting RAVEN MTi to your computer!...........................................................................................................................!18!
MTi Software Installation and Touch Calibration!................................................................................................................!21!
MTi2 CALIBRATION!.............................................................................................................................................................................!26!
Connecting RAVEN MTi to Ableton Live!................................................................................................................................!30!
Launching RAVEN MTi Software!....................................................................................................................................................!32!
INSTALLING RAVEN MTI FOR ABLETON LIVE&......................................................................&32!
Setting Up & Aligning Ableton Live with RAVEN!..............................................................................................................!33!
RAVEN MTI ABLETON LIVE SOFTWARE FEATURES&.............................................................&33!
The RAVEN Mixer!...................................................................................................................................................................................!34!
RAVEN Channel Strip!...........................................................................................................................................................................!34!
Icons!.............................................................................................................................................................................................................!36!
RAVEN Toolbar!........................................................................................................................................................................................!39!
Show/Hide RAVEN!................................................................................................................................................................................!39!
RAVEN Settings!.......................................................................................................................................................................................!51!
Saving a Ableton Live Session!........................................................................................................................................................!55!
Saving a RAVEN Session!.....................................................................................................................................................................!56!
Restoring to Factory Default!..........................................................................................................................................................!57!
Edit Window!.............................................................................................................................................................................................!58!
WORKING WITH PLUGINS&..................................................................................................&58!
Loading Plugins:!.....................................................................................................................................................................................!58!
Controlling Plugins:!.............................................................................................................................................................................!59!
Closing a Plugin:!....................................................................................................................................................................................!60!
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Important Safety Notes Before You Start
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is
present within your RAVEN MTi.
This symbol indicates there are important operating and maintenance instructions
in the literature accompanying your RAVEN MTi.
1. Read these instructions
2. Keep these instructions
3. Regard all warnings
4. Follow all instructions
5. Do not use this apparatus near water
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance to the
manufacturer’s instructions
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
device.
9. Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
11. Do not press strongly on the panel with a hand or sharp object such
as a pencil, pen, or nail.
12. Do not stick metal objects or conductive material in the device,
power chord, or power inlet.
13. Make sure you connect the earth ground wire to prevent electric
shock. A cable with a three-pronged grounded AC Plug must be connected
to a three-pronged AC outlet.
Power Source
Operate your RAVEN MTi only from the power source included.
Power supply manufacturer: Lite-On Technology
Model: PA-1041-71
Electrical rating: INPUT 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2A, OUTPUT: 12VDC, 3.33A
Moving
Make sure the product is turned off, unplugged, and all cables have been removed. It
will take a minimum of two people to move your RAVEN MTi, although three are
recommended.
Servicing
Servicing of the RAVEN MTi is to be done by qualified service personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the device from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
• When power supply is damaged
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the RAVEN MTi.
• If your RAVEN MTi has been exposed to rain or water.
• If your RAVEN MTi has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When your RAVEN MTi exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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Important Note About DVI Cables & Display
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 booster is required. This will
ensure the video signal reaches the display with no signal degradation.
Additionally, when switching sources between DVI and HDMI for the display, you must
press the center button of the remote, or the source button on the OSD board behind
the meter access panel.
You must wait a full 6 seconds before the source will change.
Also there is no RGB input for the MTi. Although it will show as a source, it should be
ignored. It will take around 14 seconds to switch to the RGB source, just be patient
and move on to DVI when the RGB source is selected.
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Warranty Information
Hardware Limited Warranty
A. Limited Warranty
Slate Media Technology (SMT) warrants that its hardware will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship, for one (1) year after it has been acquired by the first
user when given normal, proper and intended usage. SMT will repair or replace
nonconforming product (or a component thereof) that is returned to SMT within the
warranty term at no charge.
This warranty applies to products purchased anywhere in the world. You may have
additional consumer rights under local laws. SMT will provide the minimum warranty
term required by applicable law.
B. Warranty Recipient
The limited warranty applies only to genuine SMT products when sold by an SMT
reseller, distributor or dealer.
C. Exclusions from Warranty
This warranty does not cover problems caused by your acts, the acts of others, or
events beyond SMT’s reasonable control.
SMT does not warrant that use of SMT products will be uninterrupted or error-free.
This limited warranty does not apply to expendable components and is void if the
product serial numbers have been removed. SMT has no obligation under this
warranty to repair or replace products damaged as a result of 1) normal wear and
tear, 2) improper or unauthorized use or repair, 3) customer fault or negligence, 4)
natural or manmade disaster, or 5) causes external to the products including, but not
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limited to, exposure to moisture, extreme temperatures, power outages, or other
customer site conditions.
D. Limitation on and Exclusion of Damages for Breach of Warranty
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 prospective profits, data loss, business
damage, or any other consequential, special, indirect or incidental damages.
E. Warranty Procedures
For information regarding your warranty, please contact Slate Media Technology or
your local authorized reseller, distributor, or dealer. Product registration at
www.slatemt.com is required in order to process a warranty claim. You will be
required to provide proof-of-purchase to validate your claim.
Hardware may require return-to-factory, and customer is responsible for properly
packing and labeling and insuring any warranty returns for shipment to Slate Media
Technology. Customer is responsible for any damage or loss incurred due to improper
packaging or labeling. Customer is required to pay shipping/handling one way for
warranty product returns and applicable custom duties, V.A.T. and other associated
taxes and charges for international service.
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Maintenance and Care
Cleaning the RAVEN MTi
The RAVEN MTi ships with a Revitalizer spray that used a NanoGlide™ coating, which
protects the screen from oil, water, and dirt. The coating also strengthens the surface
of the glass making it scratch resistant and smooth to the touch.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use regular cleaning solutions on the RAVEN MTi.
Household sprays and cleaners will affect the touch glass coating, which can impact
performance. We recommend a simple microfiber cloth to clean the surface of the
glass.
If more intensive cleaning is required, use a lightly damp cloth. Make sure that the
cloth is not too wet; the coating will make the water bead and drip. As a precaution,
keep a dry cloth at the bottom of the screen to catch any runoff.
Do not allow moisture from liquids to accumulate on the screen when cleaning.
Accumulation of liquids can damage internal electrical devices. If a damp cloth
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 cloth. If deeper
cleaning is required, a non-abrasive cleaning solution can be used on the metal parts
only. Be sure to not spray cleaner on the RAVEN MTi directly, rather spray the
cleaner on to a cleaning cloth away from the RAVEN MTi, then use the dampened
cloth on the RAVEN MTi’s metal parts.
The high gloss lacquer finish on RAVEN MTi’s side panels can be damaged by some
cleaners. Use a gentle cleaning solution. Test in an inconspicuous area first.
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Revitalizing the RAVEN MTi Glass
The RAVEN MTi comes out of the box with a NanoGlide™ coating that repels oil,
water, and leaves the surface incredibly smooth to the touch.
After some use, it may be necessary to revitalize to bring the glass back to its original
slickness. We recommend using the revitalizing solution when you feel the glass has
substantially more friction than when you first started using your RAVEN MTi.
The coating process is very easy and can be done following the steps below. All you
need is a microfiber cloth and the supplied 4oz bottle of Revitalizer/Protector
solution.
IMPORTANT:
Apply the revitalizer solution in a well-ventilated area
NOTE:
The Revitalizer Solution is not a product of Slate Media Technology. Please read the
Revitalizer label for more information, precautions, and first aid instructions.
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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.
IMPORTANT
Do not spray so much that the solution drips down the screen. Excess
moisture could damage the display and touch system. If you are unsure,
place a cloth at the bottom of the screen to catch any runoff.
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3. Using a microfiber cloth LIGHTLY spread the solution around to cover the entire
screen.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT WIPE/BUFF AWAY ALL OF THE REVITALIZER SOLUTION
FROM THE SCREEN. The coating on the glass leaves a very thin residual layer
of Revitalizer, which significantly adds to the slickness and oil repellency.
Removing all of the product will leave the glass less smooth than desired.
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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. You should not
be able to notice this layer when the screen is turned ON. If you do, wipe
gently until you cannot see the oil layer.
Your RAVEN MTi is now back to its original slickness!
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Getting Started
System Requirements
The RAVEN MTi will run on MAC computers. We recommend these specifications
for optimal performance.
• OSX 10.7 (Lion,) OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion,) and OSX 10.9 (Mavericks)
• OSX 10.10 (Yosemite) will function with the RAVEN software, however it’s
important to note multiple simultaneous touches can cause graphics to flicker
when using more than three simultaneous touches. This will not affect the
quality of the control surface, graphic changes only.
• OSX 10.11 (El Capitan) is not yet supported.
• Intel i7 or Xeon processor with a clock speed of at least 2.4 GHz.
• Minimum 4GB RAM (We recommend 8GB for strong performance.)
• Graphics card with minimum 512MB memory, though 1GB graphics memory is
recommended.
• Any Mac Pro produced after 2010 is ideal and will meet all the requirements,
though Mac Mini’s and iMac’s meeting the requirements should do fine.
Graphic response speed will vary depending on the capabilities of the
computer’s graphics card.
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RAVEN MTi-1 Dimensions
NOTE:
If you are creating custom furniture for your RAVEN MTi, CAD drawings with precise
dimensional information may be available on request.
RAVEN MTi2 Dimensions
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NOTE:
If you are creating custom furniture for your RAVEN MTi2, CAD drawings with precise
dimensional information may be available on request.
Attaching RAVEN MTi-1 To Its Stand
Along with the MTi, you will also notice an attachable stand, adjustable to your
desired height. We have included two arrows to align the stand with to set your MTi
to our recommended height as well as four screws to attach the stand to the MTi
body.
Attach the stand to the back of the MTi using the four screws and to prop the MTi to
its inclined state.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to plug in any cords until the stand has been attached to the body.
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Steps To Attach The MTi Stand:
1. Align the provided top two arrows on the MTi stand with the top two holes on
the MTi body.
2. Attach the stand with four screws in the provided holes, still maintaining the
arrow’s alignment.
3. Confirm all four screws are tight and aligned. We recommend a 40˚ angle as
displayed below, however, the stand is adjustable to meet your personal
desired angle:
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37˚ Angle:
40˚ Angle:
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43˚ Angle:
Connecting RAVEN MTi to your computer
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RAVEN MTi-1
RAVEN MTi connects to your computer using a DVI and USB connection.
1. Attach DVI video cable to the first slot on your computer. (Note, HDMI to DVI or
Mini DVI to DVI adapters may be used to connect to your computer, but these
are not included.)
2. Connect USB to any available slot on your computer.
3. Turn computer on and computer will sync to display.
4. In System Preferences, click Displays and select the RAVEN MTi as your main
display.
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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 booster is required. This will
ensure the video signal reaches the display with no signal degradation.
You will now need to install Multi-Touch Drivers in order to get touch response
from RAVEN MTi, using the RAVEN MTi Installer Package.
RAVEN MTi-2:
RAVEN MTi connects to your computer using a HDMI and USB connection.
1. Attach HDMI video cable to the first slot on your computer. (Note,
adapters may be used to connect to your computer, but these are not included.)
2. Connect USB to any available slot on your computer.
3. Turn computer on and computer will sync to display.
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4. In System Preferences, click Displays and select the RAVEN MTi as your main
display.
IMPORTANT:
As in many studios, your computer may be located in a room far away from your
console. For HDMI cable lengths over 15ft, a HDMI signal booster is required. This
will ensure the video signal reaches the display with no signal degradation.
You will now need to install Multi-Touch Drivers in order to get touch response
from RAVEN MTi2, using the RAVEN MTi2 Installer Package.
MTi Software Installation and Touch Calibration
Installing the RAVEN MTi software and calibrating the touchscreen is a quick process.
IMPORTANT
Calibration is the most important process for accurate use of the screen. Failure
to calibrate properly will result in poor touch performance.
DO NOT RUN ANY APPLICATIONS UNTIL CALIBRATION IS COMPLETED.
1. Run the RAVEN MTi installer and download the drivers onto your hard drive.
NOTE: Make sure to use the included UNINSTALL MULTI-TOUCH PLATFORM
application, available in your Slate User Account if any pre-existing Multi-Touch
software has been installed, as existing Multi Touch software will complicate
the install process. In this case, the uninstallation package should be run
primary to the included Multi-Touch Platform Driver package.
2. Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
To calibrate RAVEN MTi use the following procedure:
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1. Launch MultiTouchPlatform. This can be found in your application folder. (We
recommend moving this to your dock.)
2. Press the Calibration button on the home screen.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen and touch the center of each “+” as it
appears.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until an accurate calibration is achieved.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SCREEN CALIBRATION:
● Calibration should be done sitting in the center position of the console.
Failure to do so will result in an inaccurate calibration point.
● Calibration must be done using a direct and natural touch angle. DO NOT
CALIBRATE WITH A BEND IN YOUR WRIST OR FROM AN EXTREME ANGLE.
Failure to do so will result in an inaccurate calibration.
Correct Touch Angle Incorrect Touch Angle
● Do not use a stylus or other object to calibrate the screen.
● After calibration is achieved, test on desktop applications and software. The
user should be able to open and close windows with ease.
● RAVEN MTi should not be used without confirmation of proper calibration.
To confirm proper calibration, simply go to the Finder and touch random points on
the desktop evaluating the mouse cursor and confirm that the cursor is hidden
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undernieth your finger and no black from the cursor is visible. If you can see the
cursor, you should recalibrate.
NOTE:
We have also included a Calibrate button within your RAVEN Settings for easy
access to the MultiTouchPlatform application. At any time, quickly recalibrate.
This is important to do if multiple users are sharing the RAVEN MTi.
DUAL RAVEN SOFTWARE:
If using two RAVEN’s, users now have access to the “DUAL” button on the RAVEN
opening menu is will activate the RAVEN Software for DUAL functionality. This again,
only is to be used with two RAVEN’s. If using multiple displays that are not RAVEN’s,
you should still use the regular version of the RAVEN software.
DUAL CALIBRATION:
To calibrate for DUAL RAVEN’s, set your main display to the left display as displayed
below.
Then, launch the MultiTouchPlatform application and hit “Restore” and “Remove
Composite” as displayed below.
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Now, you will need to configure Multi-Touch for two RAVEN’s. Hit, “Configure
Composite.” Follow the instructions on the white screens being:
Press and hold the left display and then release. Then repeat the press, hold and
release for the right display.
Now calibrate each screen. Use the drop-down menu as displayed below on the
MultiTouchPlatform application to select each display and hit “Calibration.”
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From a center, seated position, press and hold the center of the red addition symbol
like you are giving a fingerprint to the top of your finger until it turns green, using
your left hand for the left side of the screen and your right hand for the right side of
the screen. There will be four corners to calibrate. Once completed, hit “Ok.”
Correct Touch Angle Incorrect Touch Angle
USING RAVEN DUAL:
Set the Left Display as your Mixer and Right Display as your Edit Window. To flip the
displays, simply hit the “1-2/2-1” display button by default on the Floating Toolbar.
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NOTE: TRIPLE RAVEN IS NOT YET SUPPORTED, BUT WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.
MTi2 CALIBRATION
Calibration is not required for MTi2 users. If you notice you’d like to make an
adjustment to the touch response, navigate to the “Utilities” folder within the
Applications folder and hit “UPDD Calibration.”
From a center, seated position – press the center of the provided addition symbol like
you are delivering your fingerprint to the display until the circle prompt confirms. Use
your left hand for the left side of the display and right hand for the right side of the
display. There are four corners to calibrate.
To Calibrate for the RAVEN DUAL setup, perform the same process with the two
RAVEN’s attached. Note: Use your left hand for the left display and your right hand
for the right display when calibrating, sitting in the center of the two RAVENs.
NOTE: TRIPLE RAVEN USE ARE NOT YET SUPPORTED.
SYSTEM PREFERENCES CONFIGURATION:
IMPORTANT: Be sure to hide the OS X Dock when using RAVEN.
1. Navigate to “System Preferences” by going to the Apple drop-down menu on
the top left of the Finder and select, System Preferences.
2. Now, select the “Sharing” folder option and confirm your computer is named. If
not, make sure and name your computer as displayed in the image below.
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3. Next, hit “Show All” on the top left of the window and hit “Security & Privacy.”
4. On the “General” tab, be sure the option for Allow apps downloaded from:
“ANYWHERE” is selected as shown in the picture below.
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5. Now, for users on OS X 10.9 and higher only, select the “Privacy” tab on the
top right still on the “Security & Privacy” area and select “Accessibility” from the
left menu as imaged below. Once selected, navigate to your “Applications” folder
in a separate Finder window and add the following applications to the area on the
right for allowing apps to control your computer:
- Automator
- Ableton Live 9
- RAVEN MTi
- Terminal
Note: Terminal is located within your “Utilities” folder within the “Applications”
folder.
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6. For users on OS X 10.7 and 10.8 only, on the main System Preferences window,
select “Accessibility” from the menu options and confirm “Enable access for
assistive devices” is checked to the “ON” state as imaged below.
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Connecting RAVEN MTi to Ableton Live
In order for RAVEN MTi to effectively communicate with Ableton Live, use the
following setup instructions.
NOTE:
The V-Control Pro app is included in your RAVEN MTi installer.
1. Launch V-Control Pro.
2. Launch Ableton Live 9.
3. Launch RAVEN MTi.
4. We have included two options for configuring your control surface. First, is our
automatic setup. To perform this function, your System Preferences must be
configured properly from the previous section in this setup. Once configured
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