ART

USA, est. 1988 · 672 products across 10 categories

672
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10
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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

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Blue MKII - Piano Accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Blue MKII

Piano Accordions

$582
Piano Accordion, 72 basses, 34 treble keys, Three reed ranks on the treble side,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone Piano Accordion 72 Black MKII - Piano Accordions

Startone Piano Accordion 72 Black MKII

Piano Accordions

$582
Piano Accordion, 72 basses, 34 treble keys, Three reed ranks on the treble...
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone Kids Accordion Red MKII - Piano Accordions

Startone Kids Accordion Red MKII

Piano Accordions

$218
Piano Accordion, Eight basses, 22 treble keys, Two reed ranks on the treble side, Two...
4.3 Expert Rating
Arturia Keystep Pulse Case Bundle - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia Keystep Pulse Case Bundle

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$219
4.3 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio ICON Pro - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Earthworks Audio ICON Pro

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$648
Professional streaming microphone, Small-diaphragm condenser microphone with XLR connector,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio ICON - USB/Podcast Microphones

Earthworks Audio ICON

USB/Podcast Microphones

$439
USB Streaming Microphone, Small-diaphragm condenser microphone with USB-C connection, Optimised...
4.8 Expert Rating
Startone SAS-75 Alto Sax Set - Alto Saxophones

Startone SAS-75 Alto Sax Set

Alto Saxophones

$428
4.7 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Plexi Ranger - Distortion Pedals

Carl Martin Plexi Ranger

Distortion Pedals

$161
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Plexi-style overdrive plus dual boost, Controls: Gain,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Startone SCS-75 Curved Soprano Sax - Soprano Saxophones

Startone SCS-75 Curved Soprano Sax

Soprano Saxophones

$384
Curved Soprano Saxophone, High F# key, Pads with metal resonators, Engraving on...
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone Mat Drum - Electronic Drumkits

Startone Mat Drum

Electronic Drumkits

$61
Mobile battery-powered table drum set, Mat with hexagonal pads for bass drum, snare drum, three...
4.6 Expert Rating
Arturia PolyBrute - General Synthesizers

Arturia PolyBrute

General Synthesizers

$2,804
6-Voice Polyphonic Analog Morph Synthesizer, 61 Key velocity sensitive keyboard with after touch, 2...
4.7 Expert Rating
Arturia Keystep 37 - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia Keystep 37

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$186
USB Controller Keyboard, 37 Velocity-sensitive mini keys (Slimkey) with aftertouch, 64-Step...
4.8 Expert Rating
Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition - General Synthesizers

Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition

General Synthesizers

$406
Hybrid Synthesizer with Gooseneck Electret Microphone, Limited Edition, Compact...
4.6 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio SR20LS - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Earthworks Audio SR20LS

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$582
Condenser microphone for kick drum recording, Polar pattern: Cardioid, Frequency response: 20...
4.4 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio M23R - Measurement Microphones

Earthworks Audio M23R

Measurement Microphones

$769
Measurement Microphone, Directional characteristic: Omnidirectional, Frequency range: 3 Hz - 23...
4.4 Expert Rating
Hartke LX8500 - Hybrid Bass Heads

Hartke LX8500

Hybrid Bass Heads

$503
Bass Amp Head, 12AX7 Class A tube preamp, Power: 800W @ 4 ohms, Jack active/passive input, Controls:...
4.5 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3 - Reverb Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3

Reverb Pedals

$285
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration and extend the guarantee to 4 years.
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone Star Drum Set Studio -BK - Acoustic Drumkits

Startone Star Drum Set Studio -BK

Acoustic Drumkits

$296
Complete Set, 5-Piece drum set, ideal for beginners, 6-Ply tom- and snare drum...
4.7 Expert Rating
Arturia Keystep Pro - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia Keystep Pro

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$505
USB / MIDI controller keyboard with sequencer, 37 Mini keys with touch response, aftertouch, LED...
4.6 Expert Rating
Hartke HD508 - Solid-State Bass Combos

Hartke HD508

Solid-State Bass Combos

$721
Bass Combo, Power: 500 W, Speaker configuration: 4x 8" Paper/Neodymium aluminium, Class D power amp,...
4.3 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Panama - Distortion Pedals

Carl Martin Panama

Distortion Pedals

$140
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, "Hot Modded" Plexi Overdrive, Inspired by the famous drive sounds...
4.4 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Devices Plumes Signal Shredder - Distortion Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Devices Plumes Signal Shredder

Distortion Pedals

$143
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Low to Medium Gain Overdrive,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Artino VN-155 Premium Violin Set 4/4 - Acoustic Violins

Artino VN-155 Premium Violin Set 4/4

Acoustic Violins

$538
Violin Set 4/4, Solid spruce top, Lightly flamed solid maple base, Otto Musica...
4.3 Expert Rating
Artino VN-125 Premium Violin Set 4/4 - Acoustic Violins

Artino VN-125 Premium Violin Set 4/4

Acoustic Violins

$384
Violin Set 4/4, Beautifully shaded lacquering, Solid spruce top, Solid maple...
4.5 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII - Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII

Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)

$989
USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller, With 88 keys and CV connections, Weighted Fatar keyboard with...
4.7 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio DK7 - Microphone Sets for Drums

Earthworks Audio DK7

Microphone Sets for Drums

$2,848
Microphone Set for Drum Miking
4.6 Expert Rating
Earthworks Audio SR314 - Condenser Microphones

Earthworks Audio SR314

Condenser Microphones

$857
Condenser Vocal Microphone, Directional characteristic: cardioid, Frequency range: 20 - 30,000...
4.9 Expert Rating
Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Faded Black A/E - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Faded Black A/E

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$934
Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Faded Black A/E, Steel-String Guitar, Design: Parlor, Back and sides: cherry, Top: solid...
4.8 Expert Rating
Art & Lutherie Legacy Bourbon Burst CW Presys - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Art & Lutherie Legacy Bourbon Burst CW Presys

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$967
Art & Lutherie Legacy Bourbon Burst CW Presys, Steel String Guitar, Build: Concert with cutaway, Top: Solid "pressure...
4.7 Expert Rating
Arturia AudioFuse Studio - USB Audio Interfaces

Arturia AudioFuse Studio

USB Audio Interfaces

$978
USB 2.0 Audio Interface, 24-Bit / 192 kHz, 18 Inputs and 20 outputs, 4 Mic / line inputs: XLR...
4.6 Expert Rating
Arturia MicroFreak - General Synthesizers

Arturia MicroFreak

General Synthesizers

$329
Hybrid Synthesizer, Touch keyboard with 25 keys, Velocity dynamic with polyphonic aftertouch,...
4.5 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things - Switch Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things

Switch Pedals

$338
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone PEP-20 GOLD Bb-Euphonium - Standard Euphoniums

Startone PEP-20 GOLD Bb-Euphonium

Standard Euphoniums

$384
Startone PEP-20 Euphonium Gold, Bb Euphonium, Body and bell made of ABS plastic, 4 Perinet valves and valve bushings...
4.3 Expert Rating
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Gold - Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Gold

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$197
*Note:* Mouthpiece colours may vary from mouthpiece to mouthpiece
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Orange - Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Orange

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$153
*Note:* Mouthpiece colours may vary from mouthpiece to mouthpiece.
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Black - Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Black

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$153
Bb/F Quart trombone, Material: ABS plastic, Bore diameter: 13.90 mm, Diameter of...
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Red - Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Red

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$153
*Note:* Mouthpiece colours may vary from mouthpiece to mouthpiece.
4.9 Expert Rating
Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Orange - Bb Trumpets

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Orange

Bb Trumpets

$109
Startone PTR-20 Bb Trumpet Orange, Bb Trumpet, Made from ABS plastic, Bore Ø: 11.60 mm, Bell Ø: 129 mm, Conventional...
4.4 Expert Rating
Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Black - Bb Trumpets

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Black

Bb Trumpets

$109
Bb Trumpet, Made from ABS plastic, Bore Ø: 11.60 mm, Bell Ø: 129 mm, Standard...
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Red - Bb Trumpets

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Red

Bb Trumpets

$109
Startone PTR-20 Bb Trumpet Red, Bb Trumpet, Made from ABS plastic, Bore Ø: 11.60 mm, Bell Ø: 129 mm, Conventional...
4.7 Expert Rating
Martin Foag Bb- Metal Clarinet 174T B/S - Bb Clarinets (German)

Martin Foag Bb- Metal Clarinet 174T B/S

Bb Clarinets (German)

$3,684
Martin Foag Bb- Metallklarinette 174T B/S, Bb Metal Clarinet, Model 174T B/G, German system, 17 Keys, 4 Rings, Body...
4.3 Expert Rating
Martin Foag Bb- Metallklarinette 174T B/G - Bb Clarinets (German)

Martin Foag Bb- Metallklarinette 174T B/G

Bb Clarinets (German)

$3,684
Bb Metal Clarinet, Model 174T B/G, German system, 17 Keys, 4 Rings, Body...
4.5 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus - Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

Carl Martin Atlantic Chorus

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$76
Effects Pedal for Electric Guitar, Chorus / Vibrato, Full, round vintage chorus sound,...
4.5 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Aqueduct - Vibrato - Guitar Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Aqueduct - Vibrato

Guitar Effects

$263
*Note: Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.*
4.4 Expert Rating
Martin Foag G-Clarinet Model 85 "Isa Pini" - Other Clarinets (Boehm)

Martin Foag G-Clarinet Model 85 "Isa Pini"

Other Clarinets (Boehm)

$3,871
Martin Foag G-Clarinet Model 85 "Isa Pini", G Clarinet, Specially developed for Balkan music, Boehm system, Model 85...
4.4 Expert Rating
Arturia DrumBrute Impact - Drum Machines

Arturia DrumBrute Impact

Drum Machines

$307
Analog Drum Computer, 10 Sounds: Kick, Snare 1, Snare 2, Tom Hi, Tom Low, Cowbell, Cymbal,...
4.6 Expert Rating
ART MX 624 - Installation Matrix Mixers

ART MX 624

Installation Matrix Mixers

$274
6-Channel Stereo Mixer, 6 Input channels routable to 2 stereo zone outputs, Ducking function, +48 V phantom...
4.8 Expert Rating
Arturia KeyLab MkII 49 White - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab MkII 49 White

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$384
USB Midi Keyboard, 49 Velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch, 16 Colour illuminated...
4.5 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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