THE INITIATE

A Compact, Powerful Slave Machine for Vienna Ensemble Pro

Designed for composers and producers who need extra firepower without compromising space or silence, The Initiate is the perfect entry point into expanding your setup with a dedicated slave system. Whether you’re hosting orchestral libraries or complex instrument stacks in Vienna Ensemble Pro, this rackmount system delivers smooth performance and seamless integration.

Key Features

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 — 6 cores / 12 threads with 3.8GHz base clock (boosting higher), providing strong single-thread performance ideal for audio workflows

• RAM: Choose between 32GB or 64GB of ultra-fast DDR5 Corsair Vengeance memory, tailored for sample-heavy templates

• Storage:

  • System Drive: 1TB Kingston NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0, 6000/4000 MB/s read/write) for ultra-fast boot and app performance

  • Library Drives: Option of up to 16TB of SSD storage with Samsung 870 QVO drives (configurable across two bays)

• Cooling: Premium Noctua cooling throughout, including a low-profile NH-L9a-AM5 CPU cooler and three NF-R8 REDUX fans for quiet, reliable operation

• Form Factor: Rugged 2U short-depth rackmount chassis — ideal for studio racks and tight spaces

• Motherboard: ASRock B850I Lightning with integrated WiFi, Mini-ITX form factor, AM5 socket, and DDR5 support

• Graphics: Integrated GPU — no extra noise, no unnecessary power draw

• Power Supply: Efficient 450W 80+ Bronze SFX PSU

• OS: Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and fully configured

Why It’s Perfect as a Slave Machine

• Purpose-Built for VEP Hosting

• Low Power Draw, Low Heat, Near-Silent

• Rack-Friendly Design for Professional Studio Integration
  

  This Product is built and shipped within 10 days of your order being placed