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

Hartke 410 XL V2 - 4x10 Bass Cabs

Hartke 410 XL V2

4x10 Bass Cabs

$523
Cabinet for Electric Bass, Speaker configuration: 4 x Hartke 10" paper / aluminium speakers and 1.5"...
4.9 Expert Rating
Startone Star Drum Set Studio Bundle BK - Acoustic Drumkits

Startone Star Drum Set Studio Bundle BK

Acoustic Drumkits

$428
4.8 Expert Rating
Startone Star Drum Set Std. Bundle BK - Acoustic Drumkits

Startone Star Drum Set Std. Bundle BK

Acoustic Drumkits

$428
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone SCL-17EB Eb-Clarinet Boehm - Eb Clarinets (Boehm)

Startone SCL-17EB Eb-Clarinet Boehm

Eb Clarinets (Boehm)

$274
Eb Clarinet, Boehm System, 17 Keys, 6 Rings, Made of plastic, Silver-plated key...
4.3 Expert Rating
Startone SBF-100 Bass Flute - Alto and Bass Flutes

Startone SBF-100 Bass Flute

Alto and Bass Flutes

$1,374
Bass Transverse Flute, Body, key system and head joint made of nickel silver, Completely...
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone SAF-100 Alto Flute - Alto and Bass Flutes

Startone SAF-100 Alto Flute

Alto and Bass Flutes

$878
Alto Transverse Flute in G, Body, key system and head joint made of nickel silver,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Ampster Tube Guitar Amp - Guitar Effects

Carl Martin Ampster Tube Guitar Amp

Guitar Effects

$296
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Tube Guitar Pre Amp with Speaker Simulator,...
4.9 Expert Rating
ART TubeMix Case Bundle - USB Audio Interfaces

ART TubeMix Case Bundle

USB Audio Interfaces

$548
4.8 Expert Rating
Arturia MiniBrute 2 Noir - General Synthesizers

Arturia MiniBrute 2 Noir

General Synthesizers

$538
Analogue Semi-Modular Synthesiser, Noir - Limited Edition, Combination of classic and modular...
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone MK-201 Set - Home Keyboards

Startone MK-201 Set

Home Keyboards

$149
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone BK-61 Set - Home Keyboards

Startone BK-61 Set

Home Keyboards

$105
4.3 Expert Rating
Startone BK-54 Set - Home Keyboards

Startone BK-54 Set

Home Keyboards

$94
4.5 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio Ethos Black - Broadcast Microphones

Earthworks Audio Ethos Black

Broadcast Microphones

$615
Condenser Broadcast Microphone, Polar pattern: Supercardioid, Designed for pristine and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio Ethos - Broadcast Microphones

Earthworks Audio Ethos

Broadcast Microphones

$549
Condenser Broadcast Microphone, Polar pattern: Supercardioid, Designed for pristine and...
4.4 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas - Distortion Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas

Distortion Pedals

$219
*Note* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.6 Expert Rating
Arturia MiniFuse 2 Black - USB Audio Interfaces

Arturia MiniFuse 2 Black

USB Audio Interfaces

$147
2-Channel USB2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection, 24 bit / 192 kHz, XLR/TRS combo input...
4.8 Expert Rating
Arturia MiniFuse 2 White - USB Audio Interfaces

Arturia MiniFuse 2 White

USB Audio Interfaces

$153
2-Channel USB2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection, 24 Bit / 192 kHz, XLR/TRS combo input...
4.3 Expert Rating
Arturia MiniFuse 1 White - USB Audio Interfaces

Arturia MiniFuse 1 White

USB Audio Interfaces

$106
1 x 2 USB2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection, 24 Bit / 192 kHz, XLR/TRS combo input for...
4.5 Expert Rating
Arturia MiniFuse 1 Black - USB Audio Interfaces

Arturia MiniFuse 1 Black

USB Audio Interfaces

$100
1 x 2 USB2.0 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection, 24 bit / 192 kHz, XLR/TRS combo input for...
4.6 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Ottawa - Wah Pedals

Carl Martin Ottawa

Wah Pedals

$153
Effects pedal for electric guitar and bass, Auto Wah / Optical Envelope Filter, The velocity...
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone MK-400 Deluxe Bundle - Home Keyboards

Startone MK-400 Deluxe Bundle

Home Keyboards

$281
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone MK-400 Set - Home Keyboards

Startone MK-400 Set

Home Keyboards

$208
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone BK-61 - Home Keyboards

Startone BK-61

Home Keyboards

$76
Keyboard, 61 Keys, 300 Voices, 300 Styles, 50 Demo songs, LED display, Metronome, Sustain, Vibrato,...
4.3 Expert Rating
Startone BK-54 - Home Keyboards

Startone BK-54

Home Keyboards

$65
Keyboard, 54 Keys, 300 Voices, 300 Styles, 50 Songs, LED display, Metronome, Sustain, Vibrato, Keyboard...
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone BK-37 Mini Black - Children's Keyboards

Startone BK-37 Mini Black

Children's Keyboards

$43
Mini Keyboard, 37 Keys, 32-Voice polyphony, 100 Sounds, 100 Rhythms, 30 Songs, Metronome,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Arturia Keystep Pro Black Edition - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia Keystep Pro Black Edition

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$483
USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard with Sequencer, 37 velocity-sensitive mini-keys with...
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone MK-201 - Home Keyboards

Startone MK-201

Home Keyboards

$120
Keyboard, 61 Keys with touch response, 64-Voice polyphony, 480 Voices, 160 Styles, 140 Songs, Chorus,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone Piano Accordion 48 Red MKII - Piano Accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 48 Red MKII

Piano Accordions

$461
Piano Accordion, 48 basses, 26 treble keys, Two reed ranks on the treble side,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone Piano Accordion 48 Blue MKII - Piano Accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 48 Blue MKII

Piano Accordions

$461
Piano Accordion, 48 basses, 26 treble keys, Two reed ranks on the treble side,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Startone Piano Accordion 48 Black MKII - Piano Accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 48 Black MKII

Piano Accordions

$461
Piano Accordion, 48 basses, 26 treble keys, Two reed ranks on the treble side,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 BE - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab Essential 88 BE

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$329
*Note:* Requires internet connection for software download.
4.3 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Octa-Switch The Strip - Switch Pedals

Carl Martin Octa-Switch The Strip

Switch Pedals

$567
Looper / Switcher for effect pedals, 4th generation of the well-known Octa-Switch...
4.5 Expert Rating
Artinoise Re.corder White - Synthesizer Peripherals

Artinoise Re.corder White

Synthesizer Peripherals

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

Artinoise Re.corder Red

Synthesizer Peripherals

$164
Soprano Recorder, With built-in wireless connectivity and sensor platform, Touch sensors...
4.3 Expert Rating
Artinoise Re.corder Blue - Synthesizer Peripherals

Artinoise Re.corder Blue

Synthesizer Peripherals

$164
Soprano Recorder, With built-in wireless connectivity and sensor platform, Touch sensors...
4.5 Expert Rating
Artinoise Re.corder Black - Synthesizer Peripherals

Artinoise Re.corder Black

Synthesizer Peripherals

$164
Soprano Recorder, With built-in wireless connectivity and sensor platform, Touch sensors...
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone SAS-75 Alto Sax Set II - Alto Saxophones

Startone SAS-75 Alto Sax Set II

Alto Saxophones

$472
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone STS-75 Tenor Sax Set - Tenor Saxophones

Startone STS-75 Tenor Sax Set

Tenor Saxophones

$648
4.3 Expert Rating
Startone SCL- 65 Bb- Clarinet Set - Bb Clarinets (Boehm)

Startone SCL- 65 Bb- Clarinet Set

Bb Clarinets (Boehm)

$219
4.4 Expert Rating
Startone SCL- 25 Bb- Clarinet Set - Bb Clarinets (Boehm)

Startone SCL- 25 Bb- Clarinet Set

Bb Clarinets (Boehm)

$171
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone MLK-201 Set - Home Keyboards

Startone MLK-201 Set

Home Keyboards

$164
4.4 Expert Rating
Startone MKL-201 - Home Keyboards

Startone MKL-201

Home Keyboards

$138
Lighting keyboard, 61 Velocity sensitive keys, 64-Voice polyphony, 480 Voices, 160 Styles, 140 Songs,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Startone MK-400 - Home Keyboards

Startone MK-400

Home Keyboards

$186
Keyboard with FX & Filter Touch Pad, 61 Keys with velocity-sensitive keys, 64-Voice polyphony, 580...
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone Piano Accordion 120 IV Black - Piano Accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 120 IV Black

Piano Accordions

$1,098
Piano Accordion, 120 basses, 41 treble keys, Four reed ranks on the treble side,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Startone Accordion C-Handle Black - Button Accordions

Startone Accordion C-Handle Black

Button Accordions

$768
Button Accordion with C Handle, 72 basses, 62 treble keys in 5 rows, Two reed ranks...
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone Accordion B-Handle Black - Button Accordions

Startone Accordion B-Handle Black

Button Accordions

$768
Button Accordion with B-Handle, 72 basses, 62 treble keys in five rows, Two reed...
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone Piano Accordion 120 Black MKII - Piano Accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 120 Black MKII

Piano Accordions

$824
Piano Accordion, 120 basses, 41 treble keys, Three reed ranks on the treble...
4.8 Expert Rating
Startone Piano Accordion 72 Red MKII - Piano Accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Red MKII

Piano Accordions

$582
Piano Accordion, 72 basses, 34 treble keys, Three reed ranks on the treble side,...
4.3 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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