ART

USA, est. 1988 · 672 products across 10 categories

672
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10
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$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

Arturia KeyLab MkII 49 Black - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia KeyLab MkII 49 Black

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$384
USB Midi Keyboard, 49 Velocity sensitive keys with aftertouch, 16 Colour illuminated...
4.6 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging - Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Pyramids Stereo Flanging

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$516
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.4 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Surf Trem 2018 - Guitar Effects

Carl Martin Surf Trem 2018

Guitar Effects

$83
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.8 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Arrows V2 Pre-Amp Booster - Guitar Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Arrows V2 Pre-Amp Booster

Guitar Effects

$164
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.7 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V4 Rep Percussions - Guitar Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Hummingbird V4 Rep Percussions

Guitar Effects

$263
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.9 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle V2 Analog Octave Up - Guitar Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle V2 Analog Octave Up

Guitar Effects

$175
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.6 Expert Rating
Artec FTE-3 - Preamps for Acoustic Guitars

Artec FTE-3

Preamps for Acoustic Guitars

$25
Preamp for Acoustic Guitars, Upper Bout Version 3 Band EQ, Volume knob, Battary status indicator, Voltage...
4.7 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2 - Guitar Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine V2

Guitar Effects

$329
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
4.5 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run V2 - Delay/Echo Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run V2

Delay/Echo Pedals

$417
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Stereo reverb / delay, Up to 2 seconds delay...
4.6 Expert Rating
Hartke TX300 - Solid-State Bassheads

Hartke TX300

Solid-State Bassheads

$325
Bass Head, Power: 300 W @ 4 Ohm, Active 3-band EQ with shape function, Drive/Gain/Compressor controls,...
4.5 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Warden V2 Optical Compressor - Compressor Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Warden V2 Optical Compressor

Compressor Pedals

$252
Effects Pedal, Compressor with classic opto-electronic circuit,...
4.4 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3 - Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$274
Effect Pedal, 4-Stage phaser, Switchable from phaser to vibrato, LFO kill switch...
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone PCR-20 Bb- Cornet Blue - Bb Cornets

Startone PCR-20 Bb- Cornet Blue

Bb Cornets

$142
Bb Cornet, Made of ABS plastic, Bore Ø: 11.60 mm, Bell Ø: 122 mm, Conventional metal...
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone PEP-20 BLUE Bb-Euphonium - Standard Euphoniums

Startone PEP-20 BLUE Bb-Euphonium

Standard Euphoniums

$307
Startone PEP-20 Euphonium Blue, Bb Euphonium, Body and bell made of ABS plastic, 4 Perinet valves and valve bushings...
4.8 Expert Rating
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Blue - Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Blue

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$153
*Note:* Mouthpiece colours may vary from mouthpiece to mouthpiece.
4.3 Expert Rating
Startone PTB-10 Bb- Jazz Trombone Blue - Tenor Trombones

Startone PTB-10 Bb- Jazz Trombone Blue

Tenor Trombones

$127
*Note:* Mouthpiece colours may vary from mouthpiece to mouthpiece.
4.5 Expert Rating
Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Blue - Bb Trumpets

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Blue

Bb Trumpets

$109
Bb Trumpet, Made of ABS plastic, Bore: Ø 11.60 mm, Bell: Ø 129 mm, Conventional...
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone CG-851 7/8 - 7/8 Size Classical Guitars

Startone CG-851 7/8

7/8 Size Classical Guitars

$50
Classical Guitar, Size: 7/8, Body: Basswood, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard: Jatoba, Scale: 630 mm, Nut...
4.4 Expert Rating
Allparts Humbucker Ring Set Curved CH - Pickup Frames

Allparts Humbucker Ring Set Curved CH

Pickup Frames

$25
*Note:* not suitable for instruments with low (F-style) bridge or tremolo
4.8 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Ghost Echo V3 Reverb - Reverb Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Ghost Echo V3 Reverb

Reverb Pedals

$261
Effect Pedal, Digital reverb, Emulates a vintage Amp-Style spring reverb,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Hartke HyDrive HD410 - 4x10 Bass Cabs

Hartke HyDrive HD410

4x10 Bass Cabs

$923
Cabinet for Electric Bass, Equipment: 4 Hartke 10" paper / aluminium speakers & 1" HF driver with...
4.7 Expert Rating
Hartke HyDrive HD210 - 2x10 Bass Cabs

Hartke HyDrive HD210

2x10 Bass Cabs

$559
Electric Bass Speaker Cabinet, Equipped with: Equipment: 2 x Hartke 10" paper / aluminum speakers...
4.9 Expert Rating
Hartke HD500 - Solid-State Bass Combos

Hartke HD500

Solid-State Bass Combos

$691
Bass Combo, Power: 500 W, Equipped with 2x 10 "paper / aluminum neodymium speakers, Class D power...
4.4 Expert Rating
Startone CG 851 4/4 Set 1 NT - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Startone CG 851 4/4 Set 1 NT

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$72
Classical Guitar, Body: Basswood, Neck: Basswood, Fretboard: Maple, 19 Frets, Scale: 650...
4.8 Expert Rating
Arturia Beatstep Pro Decksaver Set - Hardware Sequencers and Arrangers

Arturia Beatstep Pro Decksaver Set

Hardware Sequencers and Arrangers

$295
4.9 Expert Rating
Arturia Beatstep Decksaver Set - Other Controllers

Arturia Beatstep Decksaver Set

Other Controllers

$147
4.8 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander V2 - Guitar Effects

EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander V2

Guitar Effects

$274
Effects pedal, Monophonic analog guitar synthesizer, 4 octaves, Square wave...
4.6 Expert Rating
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2 - Distortion Pedals

EarthQuaker Devices Hoof V2

Distortion Pedals

$263
Effects pedal, Germanium / Silicon Hybrid Fuzz, Germanium / silicon transistor hybrid...
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone CG-851 3/4 Blue - 3/4 Size Classical Guitars

Startone CG-851 3/4 Blue

3/4 Size Classical Guitars

$49
Classical Guitar, Size: 3/4, Body: Basswood, Neck: Nato, Fretboard: Maple, Scale: 580 mm, Nut...
4.7 Expert Rating
Startone CG-851 1/2 Blue - 1/2 Size Classical Guitars

Startone CG-851 1/2 Blue

1/2 Size Classical Guitars

$44
Classical Guitar, Size: 1/2, Body: Basswood, Neck: Nato, Fingerboard: Jatoba, Scale: 550 mm,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Startone CG-851 1/2 Red - 1/2 Size Classical Guitars

Startone CG-851 1/2 Red

1/2 Size Classical Guitars

$44
Classical Guitar, Size: 1/2, Basswood body, Nato neck, Maple fretboard, Scale: 550 mm, Nut...
4.4 Expert Rating
Startone CG-851 1/4 Pink - 1/4 Size Classical Guitars

Startone CG-851 1/4 Pink

1/4 Size Classical Guitars

$42
Classical Guitar, Size: 1/4, Basswood body, Nato neck, Maple fretboard, Scale: 480 mm, Nut...
4.6 Expert Rating
Startone CG-851 1/8 Pink - 1/8 Size Classical Guitars

Startone CG-851 1/8 Pink

1/8 Size Classical Guitars

$41
Classical Guitar, Size: 1/8, Body: Basswood, Neck: Nato, Fretboard: Maple, Scale: 465 mm, Nut...
4.7 Expert Rating
ART TubeMix - USB Audio Interfaces

ART TubeMix

USB Audio Interfaces

$505
5-Channel Small Mixer and USB Audio Interface, 16 Bits, 44.1/ 48 kHz, 2 Balanced XLR mic inputs, 1...
4.5 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Lick Box Signature Greg Howe - Distortion Pedals

Carl Martin Lick Box Signature Greg Howe

Distortion Pedals

$250
Effects pedal, Greg Howe Signature Boost / Crunch / High Gain Overdrive,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Arturia Keystep - Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

Arturia Keystep

Master Keyboards (up to 49 Keys)

$153
Master Keyboard, 32x Velocity-sensitive keys (Slimkey), With aftertouch, Integrated polyphonic step...
4.9 Expert Rating
Artec Memphisys 66 OSJ - Magnetic Pickups for Acoustic Guitars

Artec Memphisys 66 OSJ

Magnetic Pickups for Acoustic Guitars

$42
Magnetic Pickups For Steel-String Guitar, Humbucker, Passive design - no battery needed, 1...
4.6 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Andy Timmons Compressor - Guitar Effects

Carl Martin Andy Timmons Compressor

Guitar Effects

$262
Effects pedal for electric guitar, Compressor / Limiter, Andy Timmons signature...
4.5 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Pro Power V2 - Guitar Effect Power Supplies

Carl Martin Pro Power V2

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$122
Multi Power Supply, Output 1-6: 9 V DC with 150mA or 12VDC with 150 mA, Output 7-8: 9 V DC...
4.8 Expert Rating
Artec DK18 - Guitar Effect Power Supplies

Artec DK18

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$11
Power Supply, For PowerBrick SE-SPB8, 15 V / 1 A
4.9 Expert Rating
Carl Martin Octa-Switch MK3 - Switch Pedals

Carl Martin Octa-Switch MK3

Switch Pedals

$355
Switching System for Effect Devices, New layout, 8 Individually manageable loops, 8...
4.8 Expert Rating
Allparts PU Cover Single Coil Set CH - Pickup Covers

Allparts PU Cover Single Coil Set CH

Pickup Covers

$16
Single Coil Cover, For American ST-Style guitars, Material: Plastic, Colour:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Hartke Kickback 12 - Solid-State Bass Combos

Hartke Kickback 12

Solid-State Bass Combos

$516
Bass Combo, Power: 500 W, Class D amplifier, Components: 1x 12" HyDrive neodymium speaker, Shape EQ...
4.6 Expert Rating
Arturia Beatstep Pro - Other Controllers

Arturia Beatstep Pro

Other Controllers

$272
MIDI Controller and Step Sequencer, Compatible with devices using MIDI, USB, CV/Gate or DIN Sync...
4.8 Expert Rating
Startone SCL- 25 Bb- Clarinet - Bb Clarinets (Boehm)

Startone SCL- 25 Bb- Clarinet

Bb Clarinets (Boehm)

$142
Startone SCL 25 Bb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Boehm fingering, 17 Keys, 6 Rings, Body made of ABS plastic, High-gloss...
4.8 Expert Rating
Startone MK-300 Set - Home Keyboards

Startone MK-300 Set

Home Keyboards

$171
4.4 Expert Rating
ART MX821S - 19'' Rack Mixers

ART MX821S

19'' Rack Mixers

$307
Mic / Line Mixer, With stereo outputs, 8 Mono channels, 8 Independent input channels, Controls for input...
4.6 Expert Rating
ART SCL2 - Compressors, Gates and De-essers

ART SCL2

Compressors, Gates and De-essers

$285
2-Channel Compressor / Limiter Expander / Gate, Link function for stereo operation, LED Gain Reduction...
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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