Creation Audio Labs

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Overview

Creation Audio Labs manufactures studio-quality pro-audio electronics, electric guitar and bass effect pedals, and provides restoration services for vintage audio equipment along with custom recording console modifications and upgrades.¹²³ The company originated as a repair center for former Harman Pro North America engineers in Nashville and expanded into guitar effects pedals using its proprietary REDEEMER circuit to address tone loss issues.²

History

Creation Audio Labs started in 2003 when several former Harman Pro North America engineers in Nashville opened a full-service repair center specializing in audio console upgrades, pro audio repair, and high-end restorations of vintage audio equipment.² In 2005, the company developed the REDEEMER circuit as its first guitar effects product, which became the foundation for subsequent pedals addressing tone loss from pickups, cables, pedals, and amps.² It has since expanded to produce additional effects pedals and pro audio upgrades while maintaining repair services.³⁴

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Redeemer Buffer (tone preservation buffer)	transparent buffer against tone loss	$150 - $250
Holy Fire (overdrive distortion)	classic analog tube emulation	$200 - $300
MK.4.23 (clean boost)	studio quality clean boost	$150 - $250
Funkulator (slap bass pedal)	bass and guitar slap tone shaper	$200 - $300
Grizzly Bass (bass overdrive)	full spectrum bass distortion	$200 - $350
MW1 (studio tool)	pro audio studio processor	$300 - $500

Manufacturing

Products are developed, produced, and sold by Creation Audio Labs, Inc., a registered US enterprise based in Lebanon, Tennessee.¹ Manufacturing occurs in-house at their facility, supporting both musical instrument effects pedals and recording studio electronics.¹²

Notable Products

REDEEMER BUFFER - Transparent guitar buffer that prevents tone loss from pedal loading and includes dead-battery mode for signal pass-through.⁸
Holy Fire Classic - Overdrive distortion pedal with analog tube emulation, ultra-wide bandwidth, low noise floor, and clean boost.⁹
Funkulator - Bass and guitar pedal switching from finger style to funky slap tones, suitable after heavy distortion.⁶
MK.4.23 - Clean boost pedal designed for studio quality performance.⁴
Grizzly Bass - Bass overdrive distortion pedal with tone shaping controls, effective on guitar as well.⁴¹⁰
MW1 - Studio tool for pro audio applications.⁴

Reputation

Creation Audio Labs is recognized among guitarists and audio professionals for pedals like the Redeemer buffer that effectively combat tone suck from complex pedal chains.²⁸ Enthusiasts value the studio-quality components and low-noise designs rooted in pro audio engineering heritage.³⁹ The brand maintains a niche reputation for reliable repairs and console upgrades, particularly Soundcraft Ghost modifications.⁵⁷

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