ART

USA, est. 1988 · 672 products across 10 categories

672
Total Products
10
Categories
$3,161
Avg Price
$11
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About ART

ART (Applied Research & Technology) emerged in the late 1980s, initially known for their innovative, often budget-conscious, approaches to studio equipment. While not a household name like some competitors, ART carved a niche by offering affordable alternatives to more expensive industry standards, particularly in the realm of microphone preamps and compressors. Their designs often incorporate vacuum tube technology, appealing to users seeking a vintage-inspired sound.

Founded
1988
Country
USA
Segment
Mid-range
Target
ART is ideal for home recording enthusiasts, budget-conscious studios, and DJs s
Known For
Pro VLA II Compressor Pro MPA II Microphone Preamp TubeMix Microphone Preamp Affordable tube-based designs DJ Pro Turntables
PROS
  • • Excellent value for money
  • • Warm, vintage-style tube sound
  • • Wide range of product categories
  • • Relatively compact and rack-friendly designs
CONS
  • • Build quality sometimes inconsistent
  • • Can be noisy in some applications
  • • Limited high-end features
  • • Not always the most transparent sonic character

ART Products

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings LH - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-X2E Billy Strings LH

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$1,319
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Left-hand model, Billy Strings Signature model,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D28 Satin - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D28 Satin

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$4,146
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Solid...
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar HD28E - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar HD28E

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$5,498
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, 2025 model, Type: D - Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce, Back and...
4.4 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D28 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D28

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$4,729
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: D - Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Solid...
4.6 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D-18 Satin LH - Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-18 Satin LH

Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

$3,574
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Left-handed model, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D17 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D17

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$3,299
Steel-String Guitar, Tyype: D - Dreadnought, Top: solid mahogany, Back and sides: solid mahogany,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 0018 - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 0018

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$4,146
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: 00 - Gran Concert, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Solid...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D18 Satin 1935 Burst - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D18 Satin 1935 Burst

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$3,519
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce, Back and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 00028 Sunburst - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 00028 Sunburst

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$5,279
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: 000 - Auditorium, Top: Solid spruce, Back and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar HD28 Sunburst - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar HD28 Sunburst

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$5,279
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: D - Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce, BAck and sides:...
4.3 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar HD35 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar HD35

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$5,279
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: Dreadnought D-14 Fret, Top: Spruce, Back and sides:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 00028 Ambertone - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 00028 Ambertone

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$5,279
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: 00 -Auditorium, Top: Solid spruce, Back and...
4.6 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar OM28 Ambertone - Other Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar OM28 Ambertone

Other Acoustic Guitars

$5,279
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: OM, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sideS: Solid...
4.8 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar OM42 - Premium Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar OM42

Premium Acoustic Guitars

$9,338
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Style: Orchestra, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Rosewood,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 00018 LH - Premium Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 00018 LH

Premium Acoustic Guitars

$4,146
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Left-handed model, Type: 000 Auditorium, Top: Solid spruce,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D45 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D45

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$14,079
Steel-String Guitar, 2025 model, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Rosewood,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D-28 Billy Strings - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-28 Billy Strings

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$5,499
Steel-String Guitar, Inspired by Billy Strings' award-winning 1940s D-28, Type:...
4.8 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Gary Fuzz/ Overdrive - Distortion Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Gary Fuzz/ Overdrive

Distortion Pedals

$274
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Fuzz / Overdrive, Developed with Lee...
4.7 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio DM17 - Microphones for Snare Drum

Earthworks Audio DM17

Microphones for Snare Drum

$296
Condenser Microphone for Tom or Snare Pick-Up, Polar pattern: Cardioid, Frequency range: 20 -...
4.3 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar Cherry Hill D - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar Cherry Hill D

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$4,289
Steel-String Guitar, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Solid Sitka spruce, Scalloped X-Bracing with...
4.8 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Passive ABY Box - Switch Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Passive ABY Box

Switch Pedals

$109
A/B/Y Switch / Splitter, Perfect for routing instruments, amps, effects, speaker...
4.4 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Buffer/ Preamp - Guitar Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Buffer/ Preamp

Guitar Effects

$98
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Buffer / Preamp, Prevents sound loss over long...
4.5 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Buffer/Splitter - Guitar Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Buffer/Splitter

Guitar Effects

$120
Effect Device for Electric Guitar, Buffer / Splitter, Prevents sound loss over...
4.7 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Flexi Loops - Switch Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Flexi Loops

Switch Pedals

$186
A+B Switch and True Bypass Looper for Effect Pedals, Footswitches provide control over...
4.5 Expert Rating
Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BB - Pickups for Basses

Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BB

Pickups for Basses

$176
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of the Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of...
4.5 Expert Rating
Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar NB - Pickups for Basses

Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar NB

Pickups for Basses

$176
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of the Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of...
4.7 Expert Rating
Bartolini 5-string Bass M4 Soapbar BB - Pickups for Basses

Bartolini 5-string Bass M4 Soapbar BB

Pickups for Basses

$176
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing...
4.8 Expert Rating
Bartolini 5-Str Classic J-Bass Set Black - Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

Bartolini 5-Str Classic J-Bass Set Black

Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

$243
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing...
4.3 Expert Rating
Bartolini 5-Str M4 Soapbar Neck BK - Pickups for Basses

Bartolini 5-Str M4 Soapbar Neck BK

Pickups for Basses

$176
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of the Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of...
4.6 Expert Rating
Bartolini 4-String Original P-Bass BK - Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

Bartolini 4-String Original P-Bass BK

Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

$201
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing...
4.7 Expert Rating
Bartolini Dual Piezo Buffer AGMPBoo Kit - Bass Preamps

Bartolini Dual Piezo Buffer AGMPBoo Kit

Bass Preamps

$134
Two-channel buffer preamp set for electric bass, Clear, transparent sound with...
4.9 Expert Rating
Bartolini Gain Piezo Buffer (AGBP/918) - Bass Preamps

Bartolini Gain Piezo Buffer (AGBP/918)

Bass Preamps

$73
Single-channel buffer preamplifier for electric bass, Clear, transparent sound...
4.4 Expert Rating
Bartolini NTMB+F 3-Band Bass Preamp - Bass Preamps

Bartolini NTMB+F 3-Band Bass Preamp

Bass Preamps

$326
Preamp Set for Electric Bass, Pre-wired 3-band preamp set for electric bass with 5...
4.6 Expert Rating
Bartolini 5-Str Original J-Bass Neck BK - Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

Bartolini 5-Str Original J-Bass Neck BK

Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

$134
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of the Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of...
4.3 Expert Rating
Bartolini 4-Str MK Soapbar Bridge BK - Pickups for Basses

Bartolini 4-Str MK Soapbar Bridge BK

Pickups for Basses

$171
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing...
4.8 Expert Rating
Bartolini 5-Str Original J-Bass Set BK - Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

Bartolini 5-Str Original J-Bass Set BK

Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

$268
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing...
4.4 Expert Rating
Bartolini 6-Str P4 Soapbar Neck BK - Pickups for 6-String Basses

Bartolini 6-Str P4 Soapbar Neck BK

Pickups for 6-String Basses

$175
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of the Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of...
4.9 Expert Rating
Bartolini 6-Str P4 Soapbar Bridge BK - Pickups for 6-String Basses

Bartolini 6-Str P4 Soapbar Bridge BK

Pickups for 6-String Basses

$180
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of the Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of...
4.5 Expert Rating
Bartolini 4-Str Original J-Bass Set BK - Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

Bartolini 4-Str Original J-Bass Set BK

Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

$256
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing...
4.7 Expert Rating
Bartolini Acoustic Soundhole Pickup - Magnetic Pickups for Acoustic Guitars

Bartolini Acoustic Soundhole Pickup

Magnetic Pickups for Acoustic Guitars

$201
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of the Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of...
4.8 Expert Rating
Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BB - Pickups for Basses

Bartolini 5-string Bass MK Soapbar BB

Pickups for Basses

$160
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing...
4.9 Expert Rating
Bartolini 5-string J-Bass Set Black - Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

Bartolini 5-string J-Bass Set Black

Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

$263
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing...
4.4 Expert Rating
Bartolini 6-string Bass MK Soapbar BB - Pickups for 6-String Basses

Bartolini 6-string Bass MK Soapbar BB

Pickups for 6-String Basses

$180
*Note:* Due to the manufacturing process, the plastic housings of Bartolini pickups may show slight signs of processing...
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar O'ahu HG-28 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar O'ahu HG-28

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$5,169
Martin Guitar O'ahu HG-28, Steel-String Guitar, Type: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar M-7 Johnny Marr - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar M-7 Johnny Marr

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$7,149
7-String Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Johnny Marr Signature Model, Type: 0000 14...
4.8 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar M-6 Johnny Marr - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar M-6 Johnny Marr

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$7,149
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Johnny Marr Signature Model, Type: 0000, Top: Spruce,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Arturia MicroFreak Thomann Ed. Mic Set - General Synthesizers

Arturia MicroFreak Thomann Ed. Mic Set

General Synthesizers

$384
4.6 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Silos Hypnotic - Delay/Echo Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Silos Hypnotic

Delay/Echo Pedals

$193
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Hypnotic Edition, Delay, With 3 modes and the...
4.8 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About ART

While ART is a US-based company, much of their manufacturing is currently handled in China to maintain affordability.

ART preamps offer a compelling alternative to premium models, delivering a warm tone at a more accessible price point, but are generally not considered true high-end.

The TubeMix series focuses primarily on microphone preamps, while the Pro MPA series expands to include power amplifiers, offering a more comprehensive signal chain solution.

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