Dave Miner (ART Brand Manager) and host André Skinner review the all-new Solo Series rackmount compressor and preamp units from ART. A deep dive review and sound examples of the following products are explored in this video:
ART SOLO VLA Rackmount Multi-Voice Tube Opto Compressor
ART SOLO MPA Rackmount Mic Preamp
ART SOLO STUDIO Rackmount Multi-Voice Channel Strip

ART SOLO VLA

This Multi-Voice Tube/Opto Compressor was designed to excel in applications where transparent, musical dynamic control is desired. The Blend control lets you combine the dry and processed signals for parallel compression, perfect for preserving your full dynamic range while adding fullness and sustain. Select between a pristine solid-state path or a class-A vacuum tube gain stage for warmer saturation.

ART SOLO MPA

This Multi-Voice Tube Preamplifier allows users to blend between a pristine low-noise/low-distortion solid-state transistor circuit and a warmer Class-A tube mic preamp. With the flexible EQ controls, users can voice the SOLO MPA to create their signature sound. Featuring 48V phantom power and a variable input impedance control, users can tailor the SOLO MPA to suit their microphone of choice, be it a high-quality dynamic, a studio-grade condenser, or a low-level ribbon.

ART SOLO STUDIO

Combining the best of both worlds, the SOLO STUDIO Multi-Voice Channel Strip allows users to choose between a pristine low-noise/low-distortion solid state transistor circuit and a warmer Class-A tube mic preamp. With the flexible Tilt EQ control, users can voice the SOLO Studio to create their own signature sound. 

This video contains musical performances by André Skinner.

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SOLO VLA
SOLO MPA
SOLO STUDIO

0:00 - Introduction (music and hosting)
0:38 - Dave Miner products overview
1:22 - ART gear and anniversary discussion
3:05 - SOLO VLA Award Nomination discussion (Sound on Sound Magazine - SOS 2025)
4:04 - Full SOLO Series product overview
5:07 - PRO MPA deep dive
7:13 - PRO VLA deep dive
8:42 - SOLO STUDIO deep dive
10:15 - Musical examples (acoustic + vocals)
13:35 - Musical examples (electric bass = electric guitar)
14:38 - Outro

How to Integrate Outboard Gear Into Your DAW Setup: 
PART 1:    • How to Integrate Outboard Gear Into Your DAW Setup: Episode 1  
PART 2:    • How to Integrate Outboard Gear Into Your DAW Setup: Episode 2 with the ART SOLO MPA  
PART 3:    • Integrate Outboard Gear Into Your Home Studio: Episode 3 Featuring Compression  
PART 4:    • Integrate Outboard Gear Into Your Home Studio: Episode 4 Recording A Complete Track