ART

USA, est. 1988 · 672 products across 10 categories

672
Total Products
10
Categories
$3,161
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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

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Fuzz LTD - Distortion Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter Fuzz LTD

Distortion Pedals

$197
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Limited Edition - limited to 1000...
4.4 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Ledges Glaciers Reverberation - Reverb Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Ledges Glaciers Reverberation

Reverb Pedals

$252
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Reverb, Glaciers Edition, Reverb...
4.3 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special - Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 11SP0010EL Road Series Special

Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

$1,209
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Left-handed model, Type: Grand Concert,...
4.3 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 11SP0010E Road Series Special - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 11SP0010E Road Series Special

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$1,099
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Type: Grand Concert, Top: Solid spruce,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar SPOMC10E Road Series Special - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar SPOMC10E Road Series Special

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$1,209
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Style: Auditorium with cutaway, Top: Solid...
4.9 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio SR-25 Gen2 - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Earthworks Audio SR-25 Gen2

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$802
*Gen2 Features:*, Requires only 6 mA phantom power, Integrated protection function against accidental "hot-swapping",...
4.9 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Silos Time Reflection - Delay/Echo Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Silos Time Reflection

Delay/Echo Pedals

$185
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Delay, With 3 modes and the ability to...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar Martin Guitar 0X Ten Uke Suns - Tenor Ukuleles

Martin Guitar Martin Guitar 0X Ten Uke Suns

Tenor Ukuleles

$637
Martin Guitar 0X Ten Uke Suns, Tenor Ukulele, Top: HPL (high pressure laminate), Back and sides: Flamed mahogany HPL...
4.3 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke Black - Tenor Ukuleles

Martin Guitar 0X Tenor Uke Black

Tenor Ukuleles

$637
Tenor Ukulele, Back and sides: HPL (high pressure laminate), Top: HPL (high pressure...
4.6 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 000-15E LH - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 000-15E LH

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$1,649
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Left-handed model, Style: 000, Top: Mahogany, Back and sides:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 000-15E - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 000-15E

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$1,649
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: 000, Top: Mahogany, Back and sides: Sapele, Neck: selected...
4.9 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 White - Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 White

Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

$542
USB MIDI Keyboard with 61 Velocity-sensitive Keys and Aftertouch, 12 Illuminated...
4.6 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 Black - Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 Black

Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

$582
USB MIDI Keyboard with 61 Velocity-Sensitive Keys and Aftertouch, 12 illuminated...
4.7 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 White - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 White

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$455
USB MIDI keyboard with 49 Velocity-Sensitive keys and Aftertouch, 12 illuminated...
4.9 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 Black - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab 49 mk3 Black

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$462
USB MIDI keyboard with 49 velocity-sensitive keys and aftertouch, 12 Illuminated...
4.4 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar Custom D-18 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar Custom D-18

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$6,599
Martin Guitar 70th Anni. Custom D-18, Steel-String Guitar, Construction: Dreadnought - inspired by the Martin Guitar...
4.4 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Tone Tweaker - Equalizer Pedals

Carl Martin Tone Tweaker

Equalizer Pedals

$160
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Booster and 3-way EQ, Controls: Mid, Treble, Bass, Level,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Arturia AudioFuse X8 OUT - Digital Converters

Arturia AudioFuse X8 OUT

Digital Converters

$318
A/D Converter, Expander with 8 analogue DC-coupled line outputs via ADAT, Allows you to send...
4.3 Expert Rating
Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN - Digital Converters

Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN

Digital Converters

$373
A/D Converter, Expander with 8 analogue line inputs to expand synthesisers and instruments,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Arturia AstroLab Wooden Legs Set - Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

Arturia AstroLab Wooden Legs Set

Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

$1,792
4.6 Expert Rating
Arturia AstroLab Stand Set - Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

Arturia AstroLab Stand Set

Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

$1,649
4.8 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows II Multi-Delay - Delay/Echo Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Time Shadows II Multi-Delay

Delay/Echo Pedals

$307
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Subharmonic Multi-Delay Resonator,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon LH - Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 000C12-16E Nylon LH

Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

$3,134
2024, Classical Guitar with Pickup, Left-handed model, Type: 000 with cutaway, Top:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar Grand J-16E 12-String - 12-String Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar Grand J-16E 12-String

12-String Acoustic Guitars

$3,299
2024, 12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: Grand J, Top: Solid Spruce,...
4.3 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D-16E-02 LH 2024 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-16E-02 LH 2024

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$2,914
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Left-handed model, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Solid...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D-16E-02 2024 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-16E-02 2024

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$2,914
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D-16E-01 LH 2024 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-16E-01 LH 2024

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$3,024
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Left-handed model, Type: D - Dreadnought, Top: Solid...
4.8 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D-16E-01 - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-16E-01

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$3,024
2024, Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Type: D - Dreadnought, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides:...
4.4 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar GPC-16E-02 - Other Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar GPC-16E-02

Other Acoustic Guitars

$2,914
Acoustic Guitar with Pickguard, Style: Grand Performance with cutaway, Top: solid spruce,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH - Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 LH

Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars

$3,024
2024, Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Left-handed model, Type: Grand Performance with...
4.9 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01 - Other Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar GPC-16E-01

Other Acoustic Guitars

$3,024
Steel-String guitar with Pickup, Type: Grand Performance with cutaway, Top: Solid spruce,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Arturia PolyBrute 12 - General Synthesizers

Arturia PolyBrute 12

General Synthesizers

$3,959
12-Voice Polyphonic Analogue Synthesiser, Keyboard with 61 velocity-sensitive keys and FullTouch...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar 0-X1 Black - 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar 0-X1 Black

0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

$604
Steel-String Guitar, Type: Concert, Top: HPL (high-pressure laminate), Back and sides: HPL,...
4.3 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D-X1 Black - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-X1 Black

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$578
Acoustic Guitar, Style: Dreadnought, Top: HPL (high-pressure laminate), Back and sides: HPL,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Arturia AstroLab - General Synthesizers

Arturia AstroLab

General Synthesizers

$1,594
Stage Keyboard, 61 semi-weighted keys in standard size, For musicians, producers and live performers...
4.8 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar GPC-10E Roadseries Special - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar GPC-10E Roadseries Special

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$1,099
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: Grand Performance Fret with cutaway, Top:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 Mk3 Alpine - Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 Mk3 Alpine

Master Keyboards (up to 61 Keys)

$248
USB MIDI-Keyboard, 61 Velocity-sensitive keys, 8 Velocity-sensitive...
4.5 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Alpine - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 MK3 Alpine

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$202
USB MIDI-Keyboard, 49 Velocity-sensitive keys, 8 Velocity-sensitive...
4.6 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio DM6 - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Earthworks Audio DM6

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$604
Condenser Microphone, Especially for bass drum pickup, Polar pattern: Supercardioid, Frequency...
4.4 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices The Wave Transformer - Oscillator Modules

EarthQuaker Devices The Wave Transformer

Oscillator Modules

$274
Eurorack Module, Analogue oscillator with wavefolder, Controller for coarse,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 White

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$416
*Connectors:*, Control pedal input: 6.3 mm jack, MIDI output: 5-pin DIN, USB-C connection (supplies power as well as...
4.6 Expert Rating
Artinoise Re.corder Yellow - Synthesizer Peripherals

Artinoise Re.corder Yellow

Synthesizer Peripherals

$164
Soprano Recorder, Can be used as a fully functional traditional soprano recorder, classical...
4.4 Expert Rating
Artinoise Re.corder Pink - Synthesizer Peripherals

Artinoise Re.corder Pink

Synthesizer Peripherals

$153
Soprano Recorder, Can be used as a fully functional traditional soprano recorder, classical...
4.5 Expert Rating
Artinoise Re.corder Green - Synthesizer Peripherals

Artinoise Re.corder Green

Synthesizer Peripherals

$164
Soprano Recorder, Can be used as a fully functional traditional soprano recorder, classical...
4.7 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder - Distortion Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Low Signal Shredder

Distortion Pedals

$153
Effect Pedal for Electric Bass, Bass overdrive, Based on a modified...
4.8 Expert Rating
Arturia MicroFreak Thomann Edition - General Synthesizers

Arturia MicroFreak Thomann Edition

General Synthesizers

$362
Hybrid Synthesizer, Thomann 70th Anniversary Edition with Arturia Chorus JUN-6...
4.5 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D-X2EL Rosewood LH - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-X2EL Rosewood LH

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$967
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Left-handed model, Type: Dreadnought, Top: Spruce,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Martin Guitar D-X2E Rosewood - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Martin Guitar D-X2E Rosewood

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$989
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: Dreadnought, Top: Spruce, Top and sides: Rosewood...
4.9 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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