Sound Blaster Re:Imagine sees the iconic PC audio brand return in modular audio hub form

Sound Blaster Re:Imagine is a new modular audio hub with AI features from Creative that targets gamers, audio professionals, and creators.

Sound Blaster Re:Imagine sees the iconic PC audio brand return in modular audio hub form
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TL;DR: Creative revives its iconic Sound Blaster brand with the Sound Blaster Re:Imagine, a modular audio hub featuring AI-powered apps, studio-grade 32-bit/384 kHz playback, and versatile connectivity for creators, gamers, and multi-device users. Crowdfunded on Kickstarter, it aims to redefine modern digital audio experiences by mid-2026.

If you've been PC gaming ever since the days of MS-DOS and Windows 95, then you're probably aware of Sound Blaster, Creative's brand for its line-up of dedicated sound cards for PCs. Yes, once upon a time, to get digital sound from a pair of PC speakers, you needed a sound card, with Sound Blaster one of the most dominant names in the space.

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Of course, in 2025, motherboards include dedicated sound chips and hardware directly on the board, relegating the sound card market to a niche for audio and music producers. As for Sound Blaster? Well, it's back with Creative announcing the new Sound Blaster Re:Imagine modular audio hub with AI-powered apps and features.

According to the company, the Sound Blaster Re:Imagine takes the core DNA of classic Sound Blaster hardware and evolves it into a "modern, modular platform designed for creators, gamers, and anyone who lives at the intersection of work and play." Its features and capabilities certainly sound impressive (in more ways than one), so here's a quick summary.

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  • The modular audio hub includes a smart screen, sliders, knobs, and other programmable, quick-access tactile controls.
  • With wired, wireless, and Bluetooth support, it offers seamless connectivity with PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles. It's also an all-in-one hub that you can connect microphones, speakers, instruments, and headphones to.
  • Studio-grade audio with impressive 32-bit/384 kHz playback courtesy of its high-end DAC. It's also an amp that can power passive headphones and speakers.
  • AI-powered apps designed for creativity, including DOS game emulation, DJ tools, music creation, and companions.

"The original Sound Blaster changed the way millions experienced sound - powering gaming, creativity, and discovery," said Darran Nathan, Vice President of Operations & Products, Creative Technology. "With Sound Blaster Re:Imagine, we set out to reimagine what a Sound Blaster can be: not just a sound card, but a modular hub, a control deck, and a creative playground with endless possibilities. We are making the Sound Blaster relevant again, for today's generation, in today's multi-device world."

Interestingly, Creative has chosen to announce and launch the Sound Blaster Re:Imagine via the crowdfunding Kickstarter platform. A decision made to help shape and customize the device with the community, and one that looks to have paid off, as the campaign was funded in 20 minutes. Unfortunately, this means that the Sound Blaster Re:Imagine is still in development, with shipment planned for mid-2026.