Steven Slate debuts The RAVEN X1 Production Console

[StoneinaPond]

Originally Posted by A4722

Then, according to that logic, so would be saying that the guy made the choice for whatever reason, regardless of what he tells you... unless you see the books....

The idea that he chose the "best sounding option" because it was such an important project is not proof that it was the reason he made that choice.

So I guess you are saying that Slate is "pissing in the wind" as well.

You use the word "logic" in the opening line, yet your post is complete devoid of any.

[The Cube]

This is so funny. Seeing so many of you so troubled about a new product that obviously has so much going for it.

To put it simple:

If it's not for you, then dont buy it and go moan somewhere else!

Ive been all for new tech and breaking boundaries all my life, so I am waiting for the release candidate to show up and decide if its good enough for me to buy it.

On to the updated pics shall we?

[A4722]

Originally Posted by StoneinaPond

You use the word "logic" in the opening line, yet your post is complete devoid of any.

OK, OK !!! Your reasoning powers have convinced me that there is nothing valid in what I posted. #477

Please accept my apologies and try to forgive me.

(By the way, your Highness, you used the wrong version of the word "complete" in your perfectly "logical" post...)

[Steven Slate]

Hi Folks. We are building a new RAVEN as I speak.

This new design incorporates many new features, and centers around a much more innovative concept. Unfortunately, I will have to break my promise, since I can't show a photo of it until we start our official production run. Please understand that this is something we have to do as a business, and we have YOU, our customer, in our best interests.

This product is built for the new and modern recording engineer... Its has sophisticated workflow, efficiency, and FUN in mind. I believe it will help you make you and your client's recording experiences BETTER.

I'm gonna take a breather from this thread while we work hard to bring this new concept to market. Thanks so much for the great discussions. I look forward to more of them when we officially announce the RAVEN X1.

Cheers,
Steven

[Realtugs]

Damn...that was anticlimactic!

Unsubscribing now...the Raven can come find me when it is ready.

Best of luck with it, Steven.

[Jimmy kiddo]

Originally Posted by Steven Slate

Is it that odd to think that in 2012, we don't have the power and brains to recreate what an analog circuit is doing? Because we can. I've heard it. Today again, we did an A/B of a famous 2" 16 track tape machine and a plugin we are just completing that intends to emulate it's sound. And again, not one single person in the room, including Howie Weinberg, a mastering engineer with superman style ears and more platinum records than anyone I know, could firmly tell the real from the digital.

So yes, I'm arrogant in what I say. Because I've done a scientific test to prove it. And so I've proved it to my own ears, I've proven it to other professionals that I respect, and in the end.. I know that when I mix ITB using the emulations, the results are amazing.

I'm sorry AudioSoundzz if you think I'm demeaning you.. I can promise you that it's not my intentions.

But I'm not going to keep my mouth closed when there are still claims that nothing in the world can replace an analog signal path in terms of its sonic results. Because it's just not true anymore. And I'm not going to pretend its blasphemy to say that we can have the sound of analog recreated by digital algorithms. If you don't agree, that's fine. But I don't think it merits such controversy.

I've proven it at this very forum by posting blind A/B files, and it seems like I"ll have to do it again to drive the point home. If an analog desk clearly sounds better than ITB using console emulation, then it'll be easy to identify.

This industry is moving along with the digital revolution. You can either deny it, or make it work for you.. and you might find the results even better.

Cheers,
Steven

My respects !! Visionaries is what have kept the world moving forward!

[RoundBadge]

RE: the new design,I would ditch the headphone mix station in there.
get remote boxes ala Axiom and let the musicians make their own mixes..
if your in your home studio wearing many hats - producing,mixing engineering,setting up separate monitor mixes can be a REAL time killer
..one less thing to have to fuss with.
good luck with REV 2

[The Vulture]

This is starting to remind me of what I called it at first.

To promote a "product" drawing it back, changing it, saying there will be a completely new product.
I would be embarrassed..

Maybe wait next time until you actually have a product?
My 2 cents..
Or an update of trigger(I would like that!)

[LFO]

Originally Posted by The Vulture

This is starting to remind me of what I called it at first.

To promote a "product" drawing it back, changing it, saying there will be a completely new product.
I would be embarrassed..

Maybe wait next time until you actually have a product?
My 2 cents..
Or an update of trigger(I would like that!)

Uh, Steve won BEST OF SHOW with his `non product'. He never said there will be a completely new product, he said they are completing a new design of the same product.

Products get introduced at shows all the time and are then revamped after the show. It is business as usual. Dude, your glass isn't half empty, it's 80% empty. You should be be embarrassed for making such silly remarks...

[travis.brockway]

Originally Posted by Steven Slate

Hi Folks. We are building a new RAVEN as I speak.

This new design incorporates many new features, and centers around a much more innovative concept. Unfortunately, I will have to break my promise, since I can't show a photo of it until we start our official production run. Please understand that this is something we have to do as a business, and we have YOU, our customer, in our best interests.

This product is built for the new and modern recording engineer... Its has sophisticated workflow, efficiency, and FUN in mind. I believe it will help you make you and your client's recording experiences BETTER.

I'm gonna take a breather from this thread while we work hard to bring this new concept to market. Thanks so much for the great discussions. I look forward to more of them when we officially announce the RAVEN X1.

Cheers,
Steven

FRICK!! At least give us a timeline and approximate price. I need to buy something NOW, and I'm waiting for a realistic announcement from you guys. Looks like I'm going to have to build my own and hope I don't get sued by the germans!

[dbjp]

Originally Posted by The Vulture

This is starting to remind me of what I called it at first.

To promote a "product" drawing it back, changing it, saying there will be a completely new product.
I would be embarrassed..

Maybe wait next time until you actually have a product?
My 2 cents..
Or an update of trigger(I would like that!)

Ha, yes, what a horrible thought. This thread's caused them to create a, gasp, better product!!
The wisdom of the vulture knows no bounds.

[travisbrown]

Originally Posted by The Vulture

This is starting to remind me of what I called it at first.

To promote a "product" drawing it back, changing it, saying there will be a completely new product.
I would be embarrassed..

Maybe wait next time until you actually have a product?
My 2 cents..

You must be of fair independent means for all the 2 cents you've been dropping.

Don't be an asshat. Every company in every design and manufacturing sector presents a prototype before production. That's what trade shows and exhibitions are for. Slate presented a prototype. I don't see that it will be a completely new product. It will be a (presumably) better version of the initial proof of concept.

The companies that embarrass themselves the most are the ones that don't do user acceptance testing or prototyping and don't implement feedback, just launch a product for better or worse. Blackberry Playbook comes to mind...

[Jimmy kiddo]

Originally Posted by The Vulture

This is starting to remind me of what I called it at first.

To promote a "product" drawing it back, changing it, saying there will be a completely new product.
I would be embarrassed..

Maybe wait next time until you actually have a product?
My 2 cents..
Or an update of trigger(I would like that!)

Ohhh brother you are so lost, I'm starting to feel pity ,how old are you? Either you are 14 or you work for some kind of slate's competition! . It is very nice from a product developer to come here to a forum and ask respectfully what the people need, that is called "listen to the client". Now ,,, how many of the company you buy from have done this for you ?

[AudioSoundzz]

I do appreciate Steve Slate, the ethics of the company and I use some of his products. I did have some issues with the design of the desk which he read and disagreed with which is totally ok with me. I do not expect everyone to agree with me but being able to put my likes and dislikes out gives me a good feeling. Having a respectful dialog about ideas of a possible new kind of product with a company is refreshing and should be admired which I do. Things often take longer than expected especially in the creative world and with programmers in my experience. I understand Mr. Slates need to work "behind closed doors" for now and give him my full support and best wishes

[mc_deli]

Originally Posted by Realtugs

What the fak is with this thread? Some kind of arsehole magnet.

That's your first post? Moron!

This thread:
WTF

(so it won't have a built in CD player then?)

[Realtugs]

Originally Posted by mc_deli

(so it won't have a built in CD player then?)

Just a built in DAT deck!

[Realtugs]

Best be making the controversial dock very easy to swap out...

Apple Readying Miniaturized Dock Connector for Future iPhones?



ps- I'm sure it already is

[dbjp]

Originally Posted by Realtugs

Best be making the controversial dock very easy to swap out...

Apple Readying Miniaturized Dock Connector for Future iPhones?



ps- I'm sure it already is

Yup. A usb interface inside the desk might be way better.

[The Vulture]

I guess I am sorry??

Personal i am just speaking mind/shit..

The slate console, stuff, concept..
It is very flawed, sorry...

Will he present a decent product, I don`t know..
But I am a drunk bastard speaking his logic.
If I am to of, just delete me.

Peace to everyone.

Ronnie Nilsen

[travisbrown]

Originally Posted by The Vulture

Personal i am just speaking mind/shit..

Yoda, is that you?

[Realtugs]

Originally Posted by travisbrown

Yoda, is that you?

Oh no...did Yoda hit the sauce?

Originally Posted by The Vulture

But I am a drunk bastard speaking his logic.

[travisbrown]

Originally Posted by Realtugs

Oh no...did Yoda hit the sauce?

Sauce hitting he is.

[Realtugs]

Originally Posted by travisbrown

Sauce hitting he is.

Hahaha...that bastard!

Paging Mr Lucas...you're green dood is on the Jack!

[MesS!eR35]

cant wait this console for iphones

[Jimmy kiddo]

Did you guys see the picture? It looks is packed with dragons comps, it's for real or just to make it look good?

[travisbrown]

Originally Posted by Jimmy kiddo

Did you guys see the picture? It looks is packed with dragons comps, it's for real or just to make it look good?

For real, as in are they are actual Foxes and Dragons? They could come with it if you bought them.

It's just rack space; you could put whatever you wanted in there. Since it was the Slate booth at NAMM, it's obviously going to have Slate gear in it. They were promoting their whole product line.

[The Vulture]

So it`s of then?
No surprise but it would be cool to know.

Peace

[Realtugs]

Originally Posted by The Vulture

So it`s of then?
No surprise but it would be cool to know.

Peace

No carrion here...beat it, budgie!

[JSt0rm]

[Jimmy kiddo]

Originally Posted by travisbrown

For real, as in are they are actual Foxes and Dragons? They could come with it if you bought them.

It's just rack space; you could put whatever you wanted in there. Since it was the Slate booth at NAMM, it's obviously going to have Slate gear in it. They were promoting their whole product line.

Got it ! But would be could if it comes all preinstalled and with a good discount!