Ultra-Quiet, Passively Cooled Signature Series Server to Debut Live on Stage; Artist Will Also Perform at Creator Summit in Wilmington, NC
WILMINGTON, NC and SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA - July 22, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - 45Drives, the leading open-source storage company trusted by enterprises, MSPs and homelabs alike, today announced that internationally renowned electronic music producer and performer deadmau5 will be the featured creator headliner at the upcoming 2025 Creator Summit, taking place September 8-12 in Wilmington, North Carolina.
deadmau5 has been working closely with 45Drives’ R&D team on a groundbreaking new product: a signature series server built specifically for creative professionals. Designed for silent operation, low power consumption, and uncompromising SSD performance, it’s ideal for musicians, gamers, streamers, and digital artists of all kinds.
Developed under 45Drives’ new 45Studio division - dedicated to meeting the needs of modern digital creatives - the server will be unveiled live by deadmau5 and 45Drives President Dr. Doug Milburn on Friday, September 12, during the Creative Artist Track of the Summit. The unveiling will feature a full spec reveal, a design showcase, and a behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative development process.
The server is the first in a series of creator-designed systems being developed under 45Studio, a new product line announced earlier this year that aims to bring the power and openness of enterprise-grade infrastructure to the creative world. Each 45Studio system is purpose-built for demanding production environments - whether that’s rendering video, producing music, or developing games - and engineered to empower creators with maximum control over their workflows, their data, and their hardware.
“deadmau5 represents the kind of creator who refuses to compromise - and that’s exactly who we built 45Studio for,” said Dr. Doug Milburn, President and Co-Founder of 45Drives. “This isn’t just a partnership; it’s a shared belief that open, scalable hardware should be in the hands of the people actually making things. We’re proud to have built something truly new with him.”
The 2025 Creator Summit marks a major evolution for 45Drives, with a move to the U.S., expanded programming, and a strategic focus on creatives alongside enterprise IT professionals. deadmau5’s participation and product collaboration represent a milestone moment for the company as it continues to reimagine what infrastructure looks like in the age of individual creators and small studios.
The full 2025 Creator Summit schedule - including workshop sessions, keynotes, and performance details - will be announced later this summer. To register or learn more, visit: https://www.45drives.com/creators-summit/#form
45Drives is the industry leader in open-source, high-performance data storage and virtualization solutions built for scale, transparency, and community collaboration. Trusted by organizations in government, research, education, media, and enterprise, 45Drives designs infrastructure that’s big, strong, and fast - without the complexity or cost of legacy proprietary systems. From homelab enthusiasts to data centers, 45Drives powers the future of open computing.
About deadmau5:
Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced 'deadmouse'), is one of the world's most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his 2x platinum-certified single "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," as well as "Professional Griefers," "Sofi Needs A Ladder" and "I Remember," he has also released seven critically acclaimed albums. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist's ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts 15 million and more over his combined social media channels. His latest music offerings include “Pomegranate” with The Neptunes, “Bridged By A Lightwave” with Kiesza, “Channel 43” with Wolfgang Gartner, with REZZ “Hypnocurrency” and “Infraliminal” (as REZZMAU5), “When The Summer Dies” with Lights, “Hyperlandia” featuring Foster The People, “this is fine.” with Portugal. The Man, “XYZ,” “My Heart Has Teeth” featuring Skylar Grey and his latest EP, some ep.
In 2022 deadmau5 teamed with longtime friend and collaborator Kaskade on new music project Kx5 releasing Top 40 smash and #1 dance music radio single “Escape” featuring Hayla leading into the release of their 2023 GRAMMY-nominated debut self-titled album Kx5. In the live realm, his 2019/20 U.S. cubev3 tour featuring production of his own design and implementation ranked in the Top 10 of Pollstar’s top tours globally. In 2022 he completed the ‘We Are Friends’ North American tour and as Kx5 headlined the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in December, breaking records as the largest single-day concert event headlined by an electronic music artist ever in North America with Billboard confirming Kx5 at the Coliseum as the biggest ticketed global headliner dance event of 2022. deadmau5’ latest accomplishment in the live music space includes sold-out performances at legendary Los Angeles venue the Hollywood Bowl,New York City’s Brooklyn Mirage and Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre for his career celebration ‘retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5.’
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