Sweetwater Introduces 2016 Creation Station Computers

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Fort Wayne, IN, July 22, 2016 — Sweetwater, the No. 1 online retailer of music instruments and pro audio gear in the U.S., introduces the latest generation of their exclusive Creation Station music and audio computers. Assembled on-site at Sweetwater, Creation Station PCs are optimized for audio production and built to provide whisper-quiet operation in critical studio environments.

The newly redesigned family of Creation Stations includes two 4U and one 2U rackmountable models, and one mini desktop model. Designed to suit everyone from home-studio hobbyists to performing musicians to DJs to professionals in commercial studios to engineers recording on location with a portable rig, these machines are constructed from top-grade components for maximum speed, performance, and reliability. All four models sport powerful processors, ample storage options, and extensive connectivity for interfaces, displays, and other peripherals.

Housed in a sturdy 4U rackmountable chassis, the flagship CS450 boasts 32GB of RAM, a 3.4GHz 4-core/8-thread, 6th-Gen Intel i7 processor, a 500GB solid-state system drive, a 2TB audio drive, and a 2TB sample-library drive. The CS450 supports up to three displays, and includes a multi-format card reader and a DVD-RW drive. Geared toward the professional producer or musician, the top-of-the-line Creation Station is equipped with myriad connectivity options, offers nearly unlimited expansion, and is built to handle the most demanding projects.

The more affordable CS400 model uses a 3.3GHz, 4-core/4-thread, 6th-Gen Intel i5 processor and comes with 16GB of RAM, a 240GB solid-state system drive, and a 2TB audio/library drive. It also supports up to three monitors, and includes a DVD-RW drive and a multi-format card reader. Housed in a 4U rackmount enclosure, it offers broad connectivity, extensive expansion options, and is ideal for recording and music-creation setups.

The new Creation Station line also includes the CS250, housed in a compact, lightweight 2U rackmount case sized to fit any mobile rack. The CS250 features 8GB of RAM and a 2.7GHz, 4-core/4-thread, 6th-Gen Intel i5 processor. A 240GB solid-state system drive is included, along with a second 1TB audio/library drive and a DVD-RW drive. Three displays are supported. With its connectivity, expansion options, light weight, rack-friendly size, and durability, the CS250 is ideal for portable/remote recording and music-creation applications.

New to the Creation Station family is the mini desktop-format CS100. Housed in a tiny enclosure less than two inches tall and 4.53" wide x 4.37" deep, the CS100 features a 1.9GHz, 2-core/4-thread, 6th-Gen Intel i5 processor and 8GB of RAM along with a 500GB hard drive and SD card slot, the CS100 is the most compact Creation Station ever. It's perfect for home studios where space is at a premium, ideal as a virtual instrument player, and outstanding for super-portable DJ and remote recording rigs. Two displays are supported, and the CS100 offers Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and SATA connectivity.

Each of the next-generation Creation Station computers uses the Windows 10 64-bit operating system and comes complete with a USB keyboard and mouse. In addition, any Creation Station may be ordered as a turnkey system with all software, audio interfaces, and other peripherals pre-installed and tested at Sweetwater — just open the box, plug it in, and get to work.

Creation Station owners receive access to Sweetwater's industry-leading tech support team, as well as SweetCare Remote support, which allows for remote service. Sweetwater backs these products with their exclusive 2-year Total Confidence Coverage warranty.

According to Sweetwater founder and President Chuck Surack, "Launched in 2005, the original Creation Stations revolutionized the pro audio and music industry with their features, expandability, connectivity, and whisper-quiet operation. The new 2016 Creation Stations take yet another huge leap forward, surpassing anything else on the market. These ultra-powerful PCs are designed and purpose-built by experienced audio and music pros who fully understand the needs of musicians, engineers, producers, and DJs. No matter whether you need a computer for your mobile rig or you're looking to upgrade the centerpiece of your studio to the top of the line, we have a Creation Station that is perfect for you." For complete information on the 2016 line of Creation Stations, visit www.sweetwater.com/creation_station.

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About Sweetwater Sound Founded in 1979, Sweetwater is the nation's leading retailer in instruments and pro audio equipment for musicians, recording studios, broadcast, education, and houses of worship. Sweetwater's customers can be found everywhere music is heard and audio is played, broadcast, or recorded, including recording, film, and broadcast studios in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami; in hundreds of thousands of home recording studios; and in schools and churches nationwide. Sweetwater's founding and meteoric growth are built on a knowledgeable and experienced staff, outstanding selection and pricing, and above all, an unwavering commitment to customer service excellence in every situation. For further information, visit: http://sweetwater.com/"Sweetwater.com.

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