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Post by jeff on Nov 29, 2014 15:08:57 GMT -8
I know this is most likely because I am new to the Raven MTi, but no matter what I do I cannot get the Raven mixer to stay aligned with the ProTools 11 mixer. As I start banking the Raven mixer from left to right not only do the mixer channel lines become separated between the PT and Raven mixers, but the channel alignment between the two mixers gets messed up. In a 48 track session for instance the Raven mixer master fader winds up closer to ProTools track 42. Why don't the two mixers stay aligned once I go through the alignment procedure with the red line in Raven (at channel 1) and the tracks list in Protools? Please note that I have maximized the PT mixer screen. Shouldn't they remain locked after initial alignment? I must be missing something, but what?? If I cannot fix this, I don't see the point in using the Raven mixer/ProTools Mixer hybrid screen. Also, Why does this have to be a hybrid screen? Why can't the Raven Mixer have a completely dedicated screen, and I don't mean the external/floating mixer?
Please forgive my lack of understanding. I am very new to the Raven MTi.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Post by hez on Nov 29, 2014 15:52:45 GMT -8
Put some colors on different tracks. Make sure you align very precise and also can see the colors. More info here: slate.boards.net/thread/12 |
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Post by jeff on Nov 29, 2014 16:19:04 GMT -8
Hez,
Not sure what color coding will do for me. And I am aligning the right hand side of the track list with the red line in the raven mixer. Shouldn't the Raven and ProTools mixers stay aligned regardless of banking? What I am noticing is that when I bank the Raven mixer the PT mixer remains stationary, almost like the Raven mixer is slipping over top of the PT mixer. Should that be happening?
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Post by jeff on Nov 29, 2014 16:39:01 GMT -8
I just tried making the tracks different colors and by the time i get to the track 42 in Protools (in a 48 track session) the Raven mixer still thinks I am at the master fader which is all the war to the right. Something is not right.
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Post by jameyz on Nov 29, 2014 16:53:53 GMT -8
Scroll when banking should be active in Pro Tools Prefs. Also double check the MIDI input devices and MIDI peripherals .. Sometime showing comments helps me align the mixer better.
Peace
Jamey z
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Post by jeff on Nov 29, 2014 20:18:17 GMT -8
All of those things, scroll when banking, midi input devices, peripherals and comments are all set as they should be and still having trouble with alignment. This is nuts. If I can't resolve this, the Raven mixer will be a pain in the neck to use.
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Post by seafoam on Nov 29, 2014 20:39:26 GMT -8
have you tried pressing the small green circle (top left of screen)? ..., to ensure everything is blown up to full screen size ..., I was having issues until i clicked on that  |
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Post by jameyz on Nov 29, 2014 20:43:32 GMT -8
The Raven mixer is following your PT since it seems it still hasn't "locked" to the PT mixer yet. Once that is aligned and locked the Banking should work correctly. Last thing I can think of would be double checking you mix window view. Here is how I have mine setup..  Also try toggling the mixer 22/24 button and see if that can pop the faders up.. Plus track 1 should be furthest to the left when aligning.. There used to be a bug that required your OSX Dock to be on the side, this isn't the case anymore, but maybe try moving the dock to the side.. With "Show comments" enabled on Raven try moving the PT mixer window up and down every so slightly by hand to lock the faders right into the mixer. (Move very slow and give the faders 2 seconds to snap before trying to reposistion) Peace Jamey Z |
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Post by jeff on Nov 29, 2014 21:23:54 GMT -8
Thanks guys I appreciate all the help. Yes I am making sure that I click on the green button in the upper left of PT to maximize and yes I do have my mix windows view as you have stated, Jamey. Still not working. PT simply refuses to lock to the Raven mixer and vise versa. And it only gets worse when I shift from 22 to 24 tracks showing. I cannot believe that it is this difficult to get this setup. A little thing like mixer alignment can make this a pain in the neck to deal with. I just don't get it. I can't be playing this alignment game with a client in the studio that's for sure. Thanks again for all your suggestions.
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Post by jeff on Nov 30, 2014 11:02:39 GMT -8
I am still trying to get this raven and PT mixer alignment issue figured out. No matter what I do this continues to be a huge mess. And if I even think about opening the external mixer, forget about it! That really throws the session into a tailspin. Not good. This really should not be this difficult. The Raven mixer simply will not lock to the ProTools mixer. At this point I don't know what to do, and I am rather disappointed after all the time I have invested in this already. I cannot run sessions like this. I am thinking I was better off with just using my iMac without the Raven. At least I didn't need to be concerned about mixer alignment. Hopefully someone at Slate is seeing these posts and can possibly help me out. I will try to call tech support this coming week to see if they can help me. As far as I can tell I am doing everything I should be doing.
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Post by jameyz on Nov 30, 2014 12:29:54 GMT -8
Slate support will get you up and running I am sure on Monday .. (and they all are seeing this)
U can try using show/hide raven mixer for now. But u don't get multi touch.
Once the mixer locks it is seems to work for all session. So it will only take 5 seconds to align in a client session .
Peace
Jamey z
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Post by jeff on Dec 1, 2014 7:59:05 GMT -8
Thanks again Jamey. I hope that is the case. It must be something that I am missing because I just cannot get the PT and Raven mixers to lock together. That makes the Raven mixer impossible to use.
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Post by Slate Media Technology on Dec 1, 2014 8:44:40 GMT -8
Hey Jeff,
Feel free to email me if you are still having issues, we can set up a remote session.
Kind Regards,
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Trevor Fedele
RAVEN Software Specialist
Slate Media Technology // Slate Digital LLC
trevor@stevenslate.com
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Post by jeff on Dec 1, 2014 11:47:00 GMT -8
Hi Trevor. I just had an email from Matt D. and Nick A. I set up a phone call for 3:30pm PST/6:30pm EST today (Monday) with Matt when I am back into my studio. I think that he will do a remote session with me so that he can work through the issue and figure out what I'm not doing right (although I believe that I am following directions to the letter). Matt sent me an app to link to so I can get an ID and password to provide him with for the remote session. Thanks for your reply in the Forum!! Much appreciated!
Jeff
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Post by Eric Delente on Jan 10, 2016 10:52:06 GMT -8
I'm having a similar issue. How was this resolved? It would be great if you or a Slate engineer might post he solution here at some point.
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Post by jameyz on Jan 10, 2016 12:02:14 GMT -8
Two things to check. 1. Check window is maximized.   2. The grey notch in Raven is synced with PT Tracks list window. If this is 1 pixel off, your faders will not sync.  Also sometimes it will snap it better if you have your track colors on, so check you "Color Palette" |
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Post by Eric Selente on Jan 10, 2016 12:53:33 GMT -8
Yep - it was just a bit off, but I'm good now! Thanks!
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