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PRO TOOLS USER GUIDE & BATCH COMMAND SYSTEM MANUAL
RAVEN Version 2.5.0
Updated 3/9/2015
RAVEN   M TX   P RO   T OOLS   U SER   M ANUAL           1  

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  • Page 1 PRO TOOLS USER GUIDE & BATCH COMMAND SYSTEM MANUAL RAVEN Version 2.5.0 Updated 3/9/2015 RAVEN   M TX   P RO   T OOLS   U SER   M ANUAL           1  ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

      Software Installation & Touch Calibration   ......................   14   Connecting RAVEN MTX to Pro Tools   ......................   19   Launching RAVEN MTX Software  ........................   21 INSTALLING RAVEN MTX FOR PRO TOOLS ............21  ...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Notes Before You Start

    This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your RAVEN MTX. This symbol indicates there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your RAVEN MTX. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions.
  • Page 4 Operate your RAVEN MTX only from the power source included. 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 MTX, although three are recommended. Servicing Servicing of the RAVEN MTX is to be done by qualified service personnel only.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: 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.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Maintenance And Care

    Be sure to not spray cleaner on the RAVEN MTX directly, rather spray the cleaner on to a cleaning cloth away from the RAVEN MTX, then use the dampened cloth on the RAVEN MTX’s metal parts.

  • Page 9: Revitalizing The Raven Mtx Glass

    Revitalizing the RAVEN MTX Glass The RAVEN MTX 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.
  • Page 10 Using a microfiber cloth, clean the RAVEN MTX screen to remove dust and fingerprints. Spray the revitalizer solution directly onto the RAVEN MTX 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.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Your RAVEN MTX is now back to its original slickness. Getting Started System Requirements The RAVEN MTX will run on any Mac computer, however we recommend these specifications for optimal performance. • OSX 10.7 (Lion,) OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion,) OSX 10.9 (Mavericks,) and OSX 10.10 (Yosemite.)

  • Page 13: Raven Mtx Dimensions

    MacBook Pros are not recommended with the RAVEN MTX. RAVEN MTX Dimensions NOTE: If you are creating custom furniture for your RAVEN MTX, CAD drawings with precise dimensional information may be available on request. You will now need to install Multi-Touch Driver in order to get touch response from your RAVEN MTX.

  • Page 14: Software Installation & Touch Calibration

    Software Installation & Touch Calibration Installing the RAVEN MTX 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.
  • Page 15 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 MTX. 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.
  • Page 16 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 “Remove” and “Remove Composite”...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Connecting Raven Mtx To Pro Tools

    Window. To flip the displays, simply hit the “1-2/2-1” display button by default on the Floating Toolbar. Connecting RAVEN MTX to Pro Tools In order for RAVEN MTX to effectively communicate with Pro Tools, use the following set up instructions. NOTE: The Ney-Fi app is included in your RAVEN MTX installer.
  • Page 20 Open Setup > Peripherals > Then go to the MIDI Controllers tab. Under the dropdown menu, select HUI control, Receive From: VControl, Send To: VControl. Repeat step 5 for each of the HUI control sections on this screen, selecting VControl XT2 and VControl XT3 in the Receive From and Send To sections. Close the window by hitting, “Ok.”...

  • Page 21: Launching Raven Mtx Software

    Ney-Fi app and having it automatically launch with the Finder. Once RAVEN MTX is launched it will sync with your current session, and make all connections automatically. The mouse will not function in the RAVEN Mixer window, however, touch will control it from this point forward.
  • Page 22 Pro Tools Mixer. Launch the RAVEN MTX Software from the dock. RAVEN   M TX   P RO   T OOLS   U SER   M ANUAL           22  ...
  • Page 23 Notice the red vertical line on the left side of the RAVEN Mixer. 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 side of the track list.
  • Page 24 Click the Green Maximize window button on the top left of the Pro Tools Edit Window. Take the lower right corner of the Edit Screen and bring the window size to about on half the screen top to mid-screen. Touch the SHOW RAVEN button in the lower left corner of the screen. 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 of the second Raven Toolbar rack.

  • Page 25: Raven Mtx Pro Tools Software Features

    RAVEN MTX Pro Tools Software Features RAVEN MTX is loaded with many custom features made for a touch screen. The RAVEN Mixer The RAVEN Toolbars provide controls typical of most DAWs. From the RAVEN Mixer you are able to have Multi-Touch access to all of the controls of the mixer.

  • Page 26: Automation Modes

    Fine Faders: Tap the DB display window to put single channels into fine mode. Automation Modes Automation on the RAVEN MIXER: Pressing the button below the word “AUTO” directly on the RAVEN Mixer will display your automation. RAVEN   M TX   P RO   T OOLS   U SER   M ANUAL           26  ...

  • Page 27: Icons

    Automation on the EXTERN & FLOATING MIXER: Pressing the button above the INS button, the automation drop-down menu will appear. Select the desired mode, and the mode indicator will change. Icons The RAVEN has built in icons to help you identify your tracks in a busy mix. To load an icon: RAVEN  ...
  • Page 28 Press and hold the Icon slot below the fader module. A floating icon window will appear. Tap an icon and a yellow box will appear around selected image. RAVEN   M TX   P RO   T OOLS   U SER   M ANUAL           28  ...
  • Page 29 Touch each channel icon slot that you wish to load with an image. You can also swipe across the icon slot to load the images. To remove an icon, touch the blank icon box in the palette, and then touch the channel icon slot you wish to remove.
  • Page 30 You can also Browse your own Icons from your “CUSTOM” tab on the icon palette. RAVEN   M TX   P RO   T OOLS   U SER   M ANUAL           30  ...

  • Page 31: Raven Toolbar

    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 single, double, or triple rack space using the + and – rack buttons. Single rack: Double Rack: Triple Rack:...
  • Page 32 To interact with your OS while RAVEN is open, we have provided a quick an easy Hide RAVEN button above the RAVEN Power button on the RAVEN Toolbar. Touch or Click with your mouse to Hide your RAVEN software almost entirely except for the RAVEN on the bottom left hand side displaying the text, “Show.”...
  • Page 33 Banking: Moving between tracks is quick and easy. Using your finger on the lower half of the fader plate, simply glide one finger across the screen in the direction you would like to move. The tracks will move one track at a time in this scenario. If you would prefer to move by eight tracks, simply use two fingers to swipe left or right on the lower half of the fader plates.
  • Page 34 Pan Left/Pan Right: This button shows the Right side of any stereo track. To see stereo tracks, touch the button so that it reads “PAN RIGHT” the only track visible will be the right side of any stereo track in your session. Touch the button again to see left panners and mono tracks.
  • Page 35 The NAVPAD uses an X, Y-axis to control zooming. Use only a single touch to control zooming. The NAVPAD is not designed for two finger pinch gestures for zooming. A two-finger touch moved along the x or y-axis will scroll the edit window.
  • Page 36 Press the Track Zoom button to toggle between individual Track Zoom or Track Zoom All. Within RAVEN Settings we have included the NAVPAD Response Button. When touched, users are able to adjust the NAVPAD sensativity of their touch from levels 1 through 20. 1, being the slowest response and 20 being the fastest. Note: Easily flip between “REGULAR”...
  • Page 37 NOTE: You can remove the RAVEN Mixer by touching the RAVEN Mixer button and see the actual Pro Tools mixer. Please note, the Pro Tools mixer will not be multi-touch. Additionally you can control the size of your mix window between 22 faders and 24 faders, which shows and hides your Track and Groups list.
  • Page 38 We have also included the ability to control the response of the Fine Faders by pushing and holding the Fine Faders button on the RAVEN Toolbar. Adjust between 1 and 20, 1 being the slowest response for extreme detail and 20 being the fastest Fine Fader response time.
  • Page 39 Banking Buttons: Users may choose to bank tracks by 1 or 24 tracks. To switch between the two modes, simply press and hold the banking buttons and they will switch between 24 and 1. NOTES: Users may feel they’ve reached the end of their project but are missing tracks. This is not the case, RAVEN will only recognize full sets of 24 Tracks.
  • Page 40 If you ever feel your Internal Mixer fader alignment is not incorrect, simply use the Banking Buttons in either direction and your alignment should restore, unless there is a window alignment issue. Customize Toolbar: Tap this button to enter “Customize Toolbar” mode. Simply: •...
  • Page 41 Floating Toolbar: Pressing this button will bring up a customizable floating window. You can populate this window with tools that are essential to your workflow, and can move them anywhere on the screen. Once the Floating Toolbar button is pressed, the semi-transparent window will appear with the familiar Customize Toolbar button as well as + / –...
  • Page 42 Your Floating Toolbar is now ready to use. You may now remove racks all racks if you want to work with just the Floating Toolbar. To bring back the Raven Toolbar, simply press the + Rack button. Save Layout: Saves your RAVEN toolbar layout, your Floating Toolbar layout and your configured Hotkeys to a specific button you can get back to easily.
  • Page 43 “Revert to Last” will bring up the previous layout that was displayed, this is in case of accidental saves or changes to hotkeys or the toolbar. NOTE: Grid Modes: Press any of these buttons to select the grid mode you wish to work with. NOTE: Grid toggles between “Grid”...
  • Page 44 These buttons function exactly the same as the memory locations feature in Pro Tools. Note: The smaller 6-panel are linked to the larger 16 locations. 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 to the top of the Pro Tools screen to select tools.
  • Page 45 • Buttons will turn yellow when smart tool is activated. Duplicate/Clip Loop: Easy tools to duplicate and loop sound clips in the Edit window. Zoom in/Zoom out: Zooms in or out of a section in the Edit window. Floating Mixer: Brings up a bank of faders on a floating window over the Edit window.

  • Page 46: Channel Mode

    The floating mixer can be expanded or collapsed by pressing the “-“ or “+” button on the floating mixer header. The mixer can be viewed as 8, 16 or 24 channels. 24-channel mode: RAVEN   M TX   P RO   T OOLS   U SER   M ANUAL           46  ...
  • Page 47 Pressing the pan button will switch the top section of the mixer from automation modes to pan modes. Pressing the “X” button on the top right of the header will close the floating mixer. Banking the mixer using finger gestures: •...

  • Page 48: Raven Settings

    right to bank by one track at a time. Do not touch the fader cap for a banking motion. • Users can also bank more quickly by using two-fingers on the faceplate of the fader tracks and swipe left or right to bank by eight tracks at a time.
  • Page 49 Set User Default/User Default: RAVEN automatically launches in RAVEN Factory Default layout. However, once a user gets things to the way they like them with saved layouts, etc. The user can set their current layout to launch at default by touching the “Set User Default”...
  • Page 50 FORUM: This button will automatically open the default browser and naigate to the Slate Media Technology Forum. You can trade Batch Commands here as well as ask questions to other RAVEN Users. Extern Mixer/Intern Mixer: Switches the default Mixer between the Integrated DAW overlay and the External free-standing Mixer as a user preference.
  • Page 51 Channel/Sends Button: The Channel/Sends button is only accessible in the External Mixer mode, and if active users can touch the Channel button to flip the screens as explained above to see their SENDS A-E Racks and corresponding faders. NAVPAD Response: Within RAVEN Settings is the NAVPAD Response Button included to allow users to adjust the NAVPAD Sensitivity from 1 to 10, 1 being slow and precise and 10 being quick and forceful.
  • Page 52 CALIBRATION Open the multi-touch platform application directly within your software and instantly re-calibrate. SWITCH RAVEN Easily switch between different RAVEN DAW support software. Example: Pro Tools 10 to Pro Tools 11. CHECK FOR UPDATES Easily check to confirm your RAVEN software is up-to-date. RAVEN  ...

  • Page 53: Saving A Pro Tools Session

    SWITCH DEFAULT LAYOUTS: Easily change between preset default layouts we have included for various workflows including: Basic, Music, Post, Mastering, Blank. Saving a Pro Tools Session On the RAVEN Toolbar, we have included a Save Pro Tools button that allow s you to quick and easily save your Pro Tools progress.

  • Page 54: Saving A Raven Session

    Saving a RAVEN Session The RAVEN software allows you to save your current layouts, icons, and other customizations to a dedicated session folder. You can save this folder with your DAW sessions and instantly recall them at any point in time. To Save A Raven Session: Hit the Save RAVEN Session button.

  • Page 55: Restoring To Factory Default

    Press the Load RAVEN Session button. Locate your previously saved RAVEN Session folder and press open. Your RAVEN session will now load exactly as you saved it. Restoring to Factory Default Press the button for Restore Factory Default You will be prompted with a warning. Press OK if you wish to restore the RAVEN Software to its factory settings, press cancel if you don’t want to complete this action.

  • Page 56: Edit Window

    Edit Window RAVEN allows for single touch control over the Pro Tools Edit window. Familiar tools and functions can be easily accessed with your fingertips, offering an improved workflow. All of the edit tools can be accessed from the toolbar as discussed in the previous section.

  • Page 57: Working With Plugins

    Working with Plugins Loading Plugins: On The Raven Mixer: Like Pro Tools, you simply reach out and press and hold a desired rack space on your Inserts. Navigate through your menus by continuing to press and hold until you reach your desired plugin you wish to load.

  • Page 58: Controlling Plugins

    The floating plugin window can be moved anywhere on the screen. Select any plugin slot to bring up the plugin drop down list. Touch and hold the “no insert” tab to activate the plugin list. We suggest dragging your finger down the list to get the most accurate response. Release finger to load selected plugin.
  • Page 59 IMPORTANT: Never try to close a plugin window by touching the small, red “close” circle on the top left on the window. The button is too small to have accurate results. Plugins can be opened and closed using the “Open/Close Last Plugin” button found in the toolbar.

  • Page 60: Batch   C Ommand   S Ystem   F Or   P Ro   T Ools   1 0/11

    BATCH COMMAND SYSTEM FOR PRO TOOLS 10/11 NOTE: THE BATCH COMMAND SYSTEM REQUIRES THE “ENGLISH” KEYBOARD TO BE ACTIVE IN THE OSX KEYBOARD PREFERENCES. The Batch Command System is a series of single buttons that can execute up to one thousand key commands, menu selections and mouse clicks. The software is complete with over eighty preset Batch Commands, however it is very easy for users to create their own and even share with other RAVEN users.
  • Page 61 Edit Window should be set to “Link Timeline and Edit Selection” and “Link Track and Edit Selection” modes. Viewing Plug In’s by Category and manufacturer in Pro Tools Preferences must also be selected for some BC’s to work. Many of the Batch Commands reference the Default EQ and Default Dynamics that can be selected in the Pro Tools Preferences.
  • Page 62 Mix Window should be showing only Inserts and Sends at the top of screen. Key Command: Press the Key Command button in the Batch Command System to enter a Key Command into the command sequence. RAVEN   M TX   P RO   T OOLS   U SER   M ANUAL           62  ...
  • Page 63 Delay, Repeat & Duplicate: Press the Delay space next to a command on the command line and add in an amount of delay in mileseconds. Note: If a Batch Command you created is not performing, you may need to add some delay to the sequence.
  • Page 64 Select an undesired Key Command or QuickList item by touching and highlighting it and then hit Remove to eliminate the selected item from the command sequence. Clear All: Clear All will completely eliminate all programmed information in the Batch Command menu associated with the selected button. This includes Name & Color.
  • Page 65 USING THE QUICKLIST MENU: Once the QuickList button has been pressed a menu will appear with multiple tabs of preset Batch Commands labeled, “General,” “Music,” and “Post.” Additionally, there is a “User” tab that will allow you to create and save your own Batch Commands within your RAVEN software.
  • Page 66 CUSTOMIZING A QUICKLIST BATCH COMMAND: We have pre-programmed over 80 preset Batch Commands for you, however there is a lot of potential for customization. As an example, we have included a “Pitch Shift +12 Cents” Batch Command, however you want it to “Pitch Shift +5 Cents.”...
  • Page 67 CLEAR ENTIRE BATCH COMMAND PANEL: Push and hold on the Batch Command Panel label and hit “Clear All” to completely delete the contents of a Batch Command Panel quickly. Be careful when using this function as it will delete the entire contents of a Batch Command Panel including Names, Programmings and Colors.
  • Page 68 Import & Export: Easily share customized Batch Commands on our RAVEN Forum by visiting our website: www.slatemt.com and visiting the Forum. Create a Batch Command and Save it to your user tab. Then just selected it in your User tab and hit Export.
  • Page 69 Before covering the four preset default “Basic” layouts for Batch Commander and their associated Batch Commands, here are a few that can be seen in the “Introducing Slate Remote with Batch Commander & RAVEN” video on our YouTube Channel. (youtube.com/slatedigitaltv)
  • Page 70 REMOVE INSERTS A-E: To clear inserts, just select the tracks you want to clear and hit the “REMOVE INSERTS A-E” Batch Command and again it will show the selected tracks remove the plugins from Inserts A-E and then restore the previous tracks displayed.
  • Page 71 On Layout 4, users have access to Window Configurations 1-6. As explained below, the Batch Commander Window Configurations are also already pre- linked to specific Markers. To setup a Window Configuation to diplay with custom faders, follow the following protocol. To Program Custom Faders, “Show Select Tracks”...
  • Page 72 IMPORTANT: Memory Locations 89-99 have been pre-programmed in the window configurations to allow you to program custom groups of faders to launch with associated plugins. Examples: MEM LOCATION 89 = Con Fig 1, MEM LOCATION 90 = Con Fig 2, etc.
  • Page 73 Press CON FIG 2 to open window configuration number three & Memory Location 91. OPEN WINDOW CONFIG 4 (Configuration): Press CON FIG 4 to open window configuration number four & Memory Locaiton OPEN WINDOW CONFIG 5 (Configuration): Press CON FIG 5 to open window configuration number five & Memory Location PUTTING DRUMS ON THE GRID WITH ONE BUTTON: On Layout 4, we have included the two Batch Commands, TEMPO MAP and SNAP TRANS GRID.
  • Page 74 AUTOMATICALLY TURNING MIDI TRACKS TO AUDIO TRACKS: In the video, we show 5 MIDI Tracks being bounced, named, imported as audio tracks and then hiding the previously needed MIDI. We have included two options for accomplishing this task on Layout 4. MIDI TO AUDIO: By default, we have included MIDI TO AUDIO (1 Track) however in the QuickList you can access the 1-10 different MIDI TO AUDIO options, if preferred.
  • Page 75 TIP: Before running this Batch Command YOU MUST HAVE “Import After Bounce” selected in the bounce menu. Also you may need to adjust the delay time of the Batch Command to account for the length of the MIDI Track (as this varies from user to user and session to session.) Then Bounce To Disk Key Command (CMND-OPTION-B) To add delay time, use a Blank Key Command with a Delay on the right column,...
  • Page 76 Track Selection status should be set accordingly. Move cursor before or on midi track lane. Hit bounce 5 MIDI Macro 1 Copies the track name. Macro 2 Solos the track. Macro 3 Selects the region and all regions on the track. Macro 4 Bounces to disk.
  • Page 77 AUDIO TO MIDI: Press AUDIO TO MIDI to paste MIDI notes to the audio track above the instrument track being used. How To Use: Place an audio track above an empty instrument track at the top of the session. Create one MIDI note and place it on the instrument track on whichever note needs to be triggered.
  • Page 78 Once added desired tracks, naming them is quick and easy, but requires the Track Name dialogue window to be open. Once opened, on Layout one there are a few different naming varieties. For example, create 4 New Audio Tracks and douple-click the Track Name of the Top track of the four created.
  • Page 79 TELEPHONE EFFECT: Press TELEPHONE to apply a telephone effect to the selected audio in the Edit Window. AUTOMATICALLY COPY REGIONS TO MULTIPLE MARKERS: On Layout 4, we have included the Batch Command “FLY HOOK” however you can adjust the text to FLY any selected audio to specific markers, such as “FLY VERSE”...
  • Page 80 Note: You can set these to as many markers as you want by following the above sequence. EXPORT ENTIRE SESSION: On the MUSIC Preset Layout, users can hit one Batch Command to automatically consolodate all selected tracks, export each track and automatically name them.
  • Page 81 AUTOMATICALLY COLOR CODE SELECTED TRACKS: Although not covered in the video, the QuickList has lot of Batch Commands for using the color palette. First select the tracks to be color coded, then hit the BC for “Select Light Green” in make the select track light green colored. To make custom color BC’s follow these steps.
  • Page 82 Quicklist Menu to close the window when the seqeunce is complete. BATCH COMMAND PRESET DEFAULT LAYOUTS We have programmed Preset Default Layouts for the following: “Blank” – “Basic” – “Music” – “Post” – “Mastering” In this users guide we will cover the “Basic” layout, however we will be releasing specific layout manuals and video tutorials progressively for the more advanced Music, Post and Mastering layouts.
  • Page 83 Please Also Note: You can also watch the Batch Command System Training videos for RAVEN by hitting “RAVEN SETTINGS” and then hitting “Videos.” RAVEN PRO TOOLS 10/11 Layout 1 of 4 For Basic Session Setup: New Audio Track: Creates a new mono audio track. New Instrument Track (HD): Creates a new instrument track in HD systems.
  • Page 84 Similar to the preset naming Batch Commands previously explained, these will actually copy the highlighted text after double-clicking the track title to open the naming dialogue. NAMING TRACKS: Press one of the Naming Batch Commands X4 or X8 to name four or eight tracks from top to bottom, or left to right for you.
  • Page 85 Toggles on and off the Pro Tools Automation Window. EDIT TOOLS: VARIOUS TOOL SELECTIONS: Instantly call up various tools. This is specifically helpful when using the Slate Remote iOS application. TOGGLE MIDI WINDOW: This Batch Command will toggle the MIDI Window on and off.
  • Page 86 SHOW CLIP LINE: Show the clip line before adjusting the clip gain to selections of audio in the Edit Window. SHOW CLIP GAIN: Quickly toggle on and off the Clip Line or Clip Gain fader option in the Edit Window. INCREASE/DECREASE CLIP GAIN 1dB: Select a piece of audio to increase or decrease the clip gain by 1dB in either direction.
  • Page 87 Instantly change between Shuffle, Spot, Slip and Grid/Reel Grid Mode. These are specifically useful when used in conjunction with the Slate Remote iOS application. FADES: Use these various fade Batch Commands on audio selections in the Edit Window and either require a fade or need a fade removed and/or modified.
  • Page 88 Use these Batch Commands in the Edit Window when either creating a comp with playlists or navigating through a comp with the Cursors or changing the Track Lanes from Waveform to Volume, Playlists, etc. TRACK STATUS: These Batch Commands function as to be expected, however you just have the track selected by clicking the waveform itself and not just highlighting the track to enable tracks.
  • Page 89 This Batch Command will fit the selected audio to the Edit Window. SOLO CLEAR (HD) – On Some Layouts: This is an HD only button, however we have included the SOLO CLEAR (LE) version in the QuickList. DELETE TRACK: Deletes selected tracks. MUTE AUDIO REGION: Mutes selected audio region(s).
  • Page 90 Instantly change between Shuffle, Spot, Slip and Grid/Reel Grid Mode. These are specifically useful when used in conjunction with the Slate Remote iOS application. TRACK SIZE: Increase or Decrease the selected track size. Be sure to click on the waveform and not the track name itself.
  • Page 91 GRID/NUDGE VALUE: INCREASE/DECREASE GRID VALUE: Adjusts the Grid Value for Pro Tools. INCREASE/DECREASE NUDGE VALUE: Adjusts the Nudge Value for Pro Tools. NUDGE LEFT or RIGHT: These Batch Commands are self-explanitory. Can be used on selections or for the cursor itself. AUDIOSUITE: RAVEN  ...
  • Page 92 AUDIOSUITE PREVIEW: This Batch Command will instantly activate the “Preview” feature on an open AudioSuite Plugin window. OPEN AUDIOSUITE PRESET: This Batch Command will instantly open the preset window on an open AudioSuite plugin for selection of desired preset. RENDER AUDIOSUITE PLUGIN: This Batch Command will instantly activate the “Render”...
  • Page 93 The RENDER Batch Commands will automatically perform the task of opening an AudioSuite plugin, making a preset adjustment to accomplish the task displayed on the button and then will automatically click Render on the AudioSuite plugin. Note: Be sure to select a section of audio on the Edit Window before performing these Batch Commands.
  • Page 94 The Track Status Batch Commands function as to be expected, however you just have the track selected by clicking the waveform itself and not just highlighting the track to enable tracks. BATCH COMMANDER PT10/1 Layout 3 of 8 For Basic FADER FOCUS: These Batch Commands will perform mouse-clicks to display a specific track type on both the Mix and Edit windows.
  • Page 95 Note: Before performing these Batch Commands be sure to use the “Hide Floating Window” button as mouse-click Batch Commands cannot have any floating windows open when being performed. Be aware however the “Hide Floating Window” button is a toggle and will immediately return the open windows to where the previously were after the Batch Command is used and the “Hide Floating Window”...
  • Page 96 To do this, hold command and choose a plugin from your insert list and let go of command once selected. This should now appear at the top of your insert lists within Pro Tools. These Batch Commands will only add plugins to the Top Rack Insert A. GREEN “…...
  • Page 97 For Native users, with a plugin window open, hit the “… NativeTo NEXT Insert” Batch Command to add the chosen plugin to the rack below the open plugin. Note: You must have an open plugin above where you wish to add to below. PLUGIN RACKS: These Batch Commands allow users to move up and down through plugins.
  • Page 98 QuickList. To use these Batch Commands, navigate to Layout 3 and utilize the following Batch Commands: To use on of the preset chains, select tracks you wish to add your Favorite 1-5 plugin chain to on the Pro Tools Mix Window and hit Favorite Plugin Chain 1-5 to automatically show only the selected tracks, add Favorite Plugins 1-5 to each one, hide the last plugin window and restore the previous tracks.
  • Page 99 SAVE AS OPEN PLUGIN SETTINGS: This will Save As the open plugin settings. Note: Only one plugin should be open. SET PLUGIN SETTINGS TO DEFAULT: This will set the plugin settings to default. Note: Only one plugin should be open. BYPASS CURRENT OPEN PLUGIN: This will click the bypass button on an open plugin.
  • Page 100 use B/A Plugin to click the bypass plugin of the lower plugin, move up the insert chain, open the plugin above and click the bypass button. Note: To perform, the unbypassed plugin must be open and either above or below the bypassed plugin. MIXER DISPLAY: TOGGLE INSERTS A-J (10): Toggle between five and ten inserts displayed.
  • Page 101 AUTOMATION: READ, TOUCH, TRIM, LATCH, TOUCH LATCH, WRITE: On the Pro Tools Mix Window, select the tracks you want to change automation status for. Once selected, hit one of these Batch Commands to show only the selected tracks, changed their automation state to the choice selected and then either restore previous tracks in Pro Tools 11 or Show All Tracks and Hide Inactive Tracks in Pro Tools 10.
  • Page 102 SHOW AUTOMATION WINDOW: Toggles on and off the Pro Tools Automation Window. RAVEN PRO TOOLS 10/11 HD Layout 4 of 4 For Basic FADES: Use these various fade Batch Commands on audio selections in the Edit Window and either require a fade or need a fade removed and/or modified. SAVE SETTINGS: SAVE AS and SAVE A COPY OF SESSION will save for Pro Tools.
  • Page 103 CREATE NEW WINDW CONFIG: Will open a dialogue window to create a new window configuration in Pro Tools. UPDATE WINDOW CONFIG: Will update changes to the curent open window configuration. WINDOW CONFIG 1-8 / CONFIG 1-6 / MEM LOCATE 89-94: RAVEN Window Configurations are pre-assigned to associate with Memory Locations if the user desires to observe both functions with one button.
  • Page 104 COLOR CODING: MAKE SELECT CLIPS-TRACKS COLORS: Select the track and clip to instantly color code to the described color on the Edit Window. MAKE SELECT CLIPS COLORS: Select the clip to instantly color code to the described color on the Edit Window. MAKE SELECT TRACKS COLORS: Select the track to instantly color code to the described color on the Mix or Edit Window.
  • Page 105 Will Automatically fly audio region selections to specific markers on the Edit Window. TO PROGRAM A CUSTOM “FLY HOOK” manually, follow the below formula and insert the appropriate Markers: KEY COMMAND: COMMAND-C KEY COMMAND: NUMPAD-. (period) KEY COMMAND: NUMPAD-“First Marker To Paste To” KEY COMMAND: NUMPAD-.
  • Page 106 whichever note needs to be triggered. Highlight the one MIDI note and hit the copy/cut button on the Batch Commander toolbar or CMND+C or CMND+X Locate the transport cursor on the audio track above the MIDI track at a location you would like to start copying the AUDIO to MIDI. Hit the AUDIO TO MIDI Batch Command and watch it paste MIDI notes to the instrument track directly below the audio track.
  • Page 107 These Basic functions have been included on Layout 4 for basic mobile functionality when using the Slate Remote application. RAVEN   M TX   P RO   T OOLS   U SER   M ANUAL           107  ...

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