You don't have to be a millionaire to be a rock star.
The next generation of Stratus has arrived. Meet the A2, with your choice of 6 or 8 cores. True creative freedom starting at just $1299.
You got your software. You picked out an audio interface. Your virtual instruments are begging to be played.
Your plug-ins demand to be plugged in. What you need now is a pro audio computer designed to loads of
performance without costings as much as a house. Introducing Stratus A2 starting at just $1799.
Your instruments are begging to be played. What you need is a pro audio computer designed to loads of performance.
Introducing Stratus A2.
Introducing Stratus A2 starting at just $1799.
6- and 8-Core processing. Tons of room to grow. RainCare Support. And it won't break the bank. It really is possible to get more than you pay for.
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Never let someone else decide which software and hardware you should use. Stratus A2 works with the gear you like. No glitches or dropouts.
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Support designed for creative people. Rain helps you stay in the creative zone. You provide the inspiration, we'll take care of the rest.
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New design, more bang for the buck.
More features, more power, more music.
The new Stratus A2 has arrived and it learned some new tricks. Powered by the latest AMD "Zambezi" FX 6- and 8-Core processors and up to 32 gigabytes of memory, you're guaranteed to have all the tracks,
plug-ins and virtual instruments you need to make your music come to life. This time around we added high-speed streaming through USB 3.0 ports and room for up to 8 terabytes of super fast storage.
Designed for your software.
Most computers are designed to run Microsoft Office. But when was the last time you heard a hit song recorded in Power Point? Stratus A2 is tested and certified for your creative software from Pro Tools
and Cubase to Adobe CS5.5 and Sony Vegas. So plug in your guitar, close your eyes and slip into the creative zone. This is what it's like when your computer can keep up with your creativity.
New AMD 6- and 8-Core FX processors.
A new generation of Stratus deserves a new generation of processors. So here it is. The 6- and 8-Core AMD "Zambezi" FX processor series featuring an 8 megabyte L3 cache, Hyper Transport Technology and the
ability to work with an amazing 32 gigabytes of memory for the ultimate performance without the ultimate price.
Awesome performance, yes. Heat and noise, no way.

You want to hear your music, not your computer. Stratus A2 uses a unique system we call Quiet Coolâ„¢ Design. Intelligent Cooling that stays quiet, materials that won't let heat get trapped inside, and a balanced component architecture to prevent bottlenecks. What's left? Just crystal clear digital audio like it was meant to be.
Windows 7, tuned by Rain for Creative Computing.

Introducing the world's most powerful, stable and compatible operating system for creative computing. This is not regular old Windows. This is Windows 7 tuned by Rain for audio,
video and graphics production combined with a custom, high-performance BIOS. Compatible with everything and versatile enough for any project.
Even more expansion.
When it's time to expand, you'll be glad Stratus A2 got a new array of PCI Express 2.0 expansion slots. Add in a UAD-2 or SSL Duende, upgrade your graphics with extra video power and get more I/O from
high bandwidth cards in one your seven PCI and PCIe slots. Isn't it nice to know you have options when you need 'em?