Back in 1996, this German powerhouse arrived as a one-box dance music machine, packing the brains of Quasimidi's rackmount Rave-O-Lution into a sleek keyboard chassis—perfect for ravers who wanted pro grooves without the hassle of cables everywhere.
The Raven Max upgrades the original with a massive ROM expansion, boosting sample memory to around 14MB (or more per some reports) and adding tons of fresh waves focused on pounding drums, percussion, leads, and effects, all powered by MASS multi-algorithm synthesis. It delivers 24 voices of polyphony across 16-part multitimbrality, with 512 single sounds and 250 performances ready to layer into thick textures. Hands-on controls shine with real-time knobs for tweaks you can record into the interactive 8-track sequencer, dual arpeggiators, pitch bend wheels, velocity-sensitive 61-key semi-weighted action with aftertouch, and onboard effects. At 1025 x 388 x 102mm and 12.5kg, it's a substantial stage beast with stereo 1/4" outs, headphone jack, and even USB for modern connectivity.
Players love its punchy, genre-crushing tones—BT and Jean Michel Jarre swore by it—and the sequencer still inspires creative workarounds around the voice limit. Sure, polyphony can feel tight for huge arrangements, but smart motif programming keeps the dancefloor pumping. If vintage rave gear calls to you, this one's a timeless vibe machine.
