Nobody knows more about audio computing!
Sweetwater has been involved with audio computing from the very beginning, and we've seen virtually every variety of computer on the market - from cheap off-the-shelf machines to expensive specialty audio PCs. We took the knowledge we've gained while configuring, modifying, and repairing computers and went to work building a machine that offers dramatically improved performance for audio applications. The result? The Creation Station® series - computers that are as good as or better than any machine available for audio production today. We've taken every important aspect of the audio computing experience and improved it. How?
Built for speed and reliability
We've selected the fastest, most stable components available, from the CPU to the hard drives and everything in between. Then we completely tweaked the OS to wring every last drop of performance out of the hardware. The result is a series of machines that boast rock solid performance at breakneck speed.
Certified "Whisper Quiet Operation" by Auralex
From our low-cost Tower LE to our cutting-edge dual-core machines, you'll be hard pressed to even hear your Creation Station in operation unless you've got your ear pressed against the enclosure. We've decoupled critical components from one another - hard drive from chassis, chassis from desktop, etc. - virtually eliminating any and all noise from component vibration, and employed special cooling systems that are virtually silent. We've collaborated with Auralex, the leading designer of studio acoustics, to produce a special chassis lining called SheetBlok-Plus™, which is approximately 6dB more effective at stopping the transmission of sound than solid lead! Independent lab tests by Auralex confirm that our computers are as much as 28dB quieter than many of the leading audio PCs on the market today! If you work in an environment that really needs a quiet computer, there is no better option than a Creation Station.
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What Creation Station Owners Are Saying
"I've finally had a chance to put the computer through its paces. I would like to thank Sweetwater for the attention and care they have put into building these machines. Everything they say about them is true - not advertising hype like so many other companies."
- Dave Van Wagoner
"...The Creation Station arrived on schedule and was everything it was supposed to be. The system is as quiet as you promised and just flat fun to record with. And the fun is just beginning."
- Ed Teja
"I am amazed how quiet and super fast this computer from Sweetwater is... Right now I'm overjoyed with the unit... There is one thing for sure. Sweetwater 'speaks the truth' when they described the performance of these great Creation Stations."
- Al Hawkes
"This computer is exactly what I was looking for... I can throw whatever I want at it and there is no problem at all while using Pro Tools. Great machine!!!
- David Soderquist
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Compatible with virtually all audio applications
With extensive experience installing and testing virtually every audio application under the sun, we're uniquely positioned to understand and address the latest hardware and software requirements of a wide variety of audio applications. From Pro Tools|HD to SONAR to GigaStudio, we've made sure that every popular audio application will work on the Creation Station series without a hitch.
Unprecedented ease of use
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We do all the work for you, so you can plug in, turn on, and start making music. After configuring a lean, mean, audio-optimized operating system, our expert staff will install, configure, and test your audio hardware and software to ensure that your system is operating at peak performance right out of the box. We even include a disk image of the system as we've configured it, so if you ever need to restore the system from the ground up, you've got everything you need. |
The most affordable audio computers anywhere
You'd think that machines like this - jam-packed with custom components - would cost a fortune, and judging from the other specialty audio PCs on the market, you'd be right. Until now. We've managed to build Creation Stations without compromise and still offer them to you at a starting price of less than $1,000. That's probably less than you would pay for a plain old off-the-shelf PC once you added the right RAM and hard drives to actually get down to making music.
World-class tech support by the people who actually built your PC
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Our Tech Support department is universally recognized for their computer audio expertise, which they offer to Sweetwater customers free of charge! What's more, each member of our tech support team has years and years of experience with pro audio hardware and software, making them one of the most knowledgeable groups on the planet for building, installing, and supporting computer-based DAW systems. You have 24/7 access to our online Creation Station Resource Center, where you'll find answers to the most common support questions, plus tutorials, tips, and the latest Creation Station news. |
Remote operational support
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We've taken our award-winning support and raised the bar for the Creation Station series - we've built a custom application called Sweetcare® Remote to allow our support technicians to log on to your machine remotely (with your permission, of course), allowing us to completely step you through any operational or configuration issues that you may encounter. It's like having a tech support person sitting right beside you, showing you how to solve any technical issue that may arise! |
The best warranty in the business
Your Creation Station computer is protected by Sweetwater's 2-year parts and labor warranty. The Intel CPU is guaranteed for three years. The Glyph hard drives are covered by a 5-year warranty plus one year of overnight replacement protection.
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