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Sweetwater Custom Computing Creation Station 400

Item ID: CS400v2

3.4GHz, Quad-core Rackmountable CPU with 8GB RAM, 1TB and 500GB Hard Drives, Windows 7, and Software Suite

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  • Retail Price$2399.00
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Powerful, Portable, Purpose-built Audio Computer!

Make Sweetwater's powerful, rackmountable Creation Station 400v2 audio computer the heart of your studio or stage rig! Your studio's success relies on rock-solid performance and dependability. That's why engineers choose our powerful workstation as the foundation for their recording systems. The Creation Station 400v2's heavy-duty rackmountable design reminds you that this is the most important piece of audio gear in your rack. Each of the Creation Station 400v2's components has been selected for reliability as well as complete compatibility with industry-standard recording systems.



Sweetwater Creation Station 400v2 Rackmountable CPU at a Glance:
  • Best processors and finest-quality components
  • Quality hard drives for performance and reliability
  • Compatible with Windows DAW applications
  • Convenient rackmountable chassis
  • Amazing software suite included

Best processors and finest-quality components
We painstakingly evaluated CPUs to determine which processors would perform reliably on Windows audio applications. For the Creation Station 400v2, we chose the blazing-fast Intel Core i7 to provide uncompromised speed and reliability.

We chose components for our Creation Station computers that are not only the best in terms of build quality and performance, but also the best in terms of how well they interact with all of the other elements in the system. When you're working with audio, you need rock-solid, dependable performance. That's why we chose an Intel motherboard for the Creation Station 400v2. It's built to stand up to the rigors of the studio - and the stage. We also chose the highest-quality power supplies and cooling fans for our new Creation Stations, with ultra-quiet operation in mind. With optimized airflow, maximum efficiency, and the best components available, our audio computers give you the ultra-low-noise performance you need, without the risk of overheating.

Quality hard drives for performance and reliability
Your recording projects require hard drives that give you quiet, reliable service. The Creation Station 400v2's 1TB and 500GB drives effortlessly handle the demands of audio recording.

Compatible with Windows DAW applications
Your Creation Station is compatible with virtually all major audio production packages, including Pro Tools, Steinberg Nuendo and Cubase, Cakewalk SONAR, Sony Vegas, and more.

Convenient rackmountable chassis
Built to fit in your studio or stage rack! Our new Creation Stations put incredible computing power and rock-solid reliability into a rackmountable format you can easily incorporate into your studio rig or take onstage. These no-compromise audio computers let you work the way you want to work!

Amazing software suite included
As with all of our Creation Station audio computers, this Creation Station 400v2 comes loaded with an amazing suite of essential programs and utilites. Based around the powerful Windows 7 operating system, this tuned and tested CPU is ready to kick your projects into a higher gear, right out of the box. Call us today and find out more about these powerful, portable, Sweetwater-exclusive machines.

Sweetwater Creation Station 400v2 Rackmountable CPU Features:
  • Engineered and built from the ground up specifically for high-performance audio
  • Speed demon Ivy Bridge Core i7 3.4Ghz CPU with 4 cores / 8 threads
  • 8GB DDR3/1600Mhz RAM for intensive multi-tasking
  • 500GB/1TB Seagate Barracuda system/audio drives
  • SATA 6.0 for faster hard drive performance
  • Lightning-quick USB 3.0 connectivity
  • Full 4U chassis, full-height expansion slots
  • Includes USB keyboard and mouse

Sweetwater's Creation Station 400v2 puts an incredibly powerful, purpose-built audio computer in your studio or stage rack!
Specification Detail
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 Quad 3.4GHz
Motherboard Intel H67 Express Chipset
Graphics/Video Intel HD Graphics 2000 (integrated in CPU); 1 x DVI-I, 1 x HDMI
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1600
Memory - Included 8GB DDR3/1600 (4 slots/2 filled)
Memory - Max 32GB
Storage - Included 500GB Seagate Barracuda
Storage - Expanded 1TB Seagate Barracuda
Optical Drive Lightscribe DVD-RW
Thunderbolt Ports No Thunderbolt Ports
FireWire Ports 2 x FireWire 400
USB Ports 8 x USB 2.0 (6 rear, 2 front), 2 x USB 3.0
PCI Slots 3 x PCIe, 3 x PCI
Card Slots 1 x MultiCard (MMC, MicroDrive, CF, SD, SmartMedia, MemoryStick, MSPro)
Video Ports 1 x DVI-I, 1 x HDMI
Other Ports/Slots 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s, 3 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s, 1 x eSATA
Ethernet Yes
WiFi No WiFi
Bluetooth No Bluetooth
Audio Inputs 2 x 1/8"
Audio Outputs 3 x 1/8", 1 x S/PDIF Coax
Included Display No Display Included
Included Keyboard USB Keyboard
Included Mouse USB Mouse
Height 7"
Width 19"
Depth 20" face to rear, 19" ears to rear, 20.75" handles to rear
Weight 38 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 400.2

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Reviews

based on 5 reviews

I am very pleased.

by MARCO PATTERSON from Jefferson City, MO USA
April 25, 2013
Music Background: Music Producer, Hip-Hop Artist
This computer can handle multiple tasks at one time when faced with a session with a track count, plugins and automation running at one time. I have much respect for the creators of such a machine! At... read more [+] first I doubted that this computer would be able to really hold a solid spot in my studio but I must say, I was wrong. I just slammed it on the first day with the most CPU consuming plugins that I could load... I didnt even pass 50% cpu!!!

I would recommend this machine for those who are seriously looking to expand! close [-]

Creation Station 400

by Tom V from Idaho
March 13, 2013
Music Background:
Fantastic DAW PC and the Sweetwater Customer Service was outstanding as always - Special thanks to Dennis and Dave for all your help - Thanks Much - Tom

Great

by John Gebhardt from Hatboro, PA
February 10, 2013
Music Background: Studio owner, Engineer
Awesome computer. Usually build my own computers. But glad I got this. Handles massive amounts of tracks and huge plugin counts. With ease! Well thought out system and software. 100% stable with Pro T... read more [+]ools 10. Not even 1 glitch in like 9 months. And looks VERY impressive to clients! NOT your typical home computer! close [-]

Wonderful

by Richard Little from Saint Cloud, MN
January 5, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist, Student
I got this thing running after adding another 8gb RAM and it's a monster. I used to be limited in terms of how may plugins/virtual instruments/tracks I could use but with the CS400 I can't seem to use... read more [+] more than 5-8% of my RAM in any project using Ableton 8. The extra hard drive is great and I love that everything is already optimized for music production. You most certainly get your money's worth out of this machine. close [-]

Amazing!!!

by Ricky from
December 30, 2012
Music Background: engineer, and musician
This computer is absolutely incredible! Very easy set-up and loads/shuts down fast. Runs Pro Tools 10 flawlessly!!! thank you sweetwater for this awesome computer!

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Sweetwater Custom Computing Creation Station 400

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