Fortin Amplification Artery

Artery

£149.00

Highlights

• Three-way buffered signal splitter restoring tone before and after your pedalboard
• Transparent, full-range sound with restored high-end clarity and strong low-end response
• Immediate, natural feel that keeps your guitar or bass connected directly to your amplifiers
• No controls required, using fixed-impedance buffering for consistent tone across any rig
• Discrete Class-A buffer circuit delivers low noise, wide bandwidth and stable multi-output performance
• Built in the USA using carefully selected components for consistent sound and long-term reliability
• Rugged all-metal enclosure designed for regular gigging, touring and dense pedalboard layouts
• Clear, practical graphics remain easy to read on crowded boards and under stage lighting
• Bright LED power indicator confirms operation at a glance during setup or performance
• Always-on buffered bypass preserves signal integrity through long cable runs and true-bypass pedals
• Fully analogue signal path with no digital processing or latency introduced
• Top-mounted jacks and DC input support neat, space-efficient pedalboard cable routing
• Covered by Fortin Amplification’s manufacturer warranty for dependable, long-term use

Description

The Fortin Amplification Artery is a three-way signal splitter and tone-preserving buffer designed to sit at the front and end of a pedalboard, where it restores clarity that is often lost through long cable runs and chains of true-bypass pedals, while opening up flexible routing options for players who use gates, multiple amplifiers or direct recording. It suits everything from tight, modern high-gain rigs to clean and ambient setups because it keeps the original instrument signal intact while providing three stable, low-impedance outputs that can be sent wherever they are needed in a system.

In use the Fortin Amplification Artery is transparent rather than coloured, with a wide 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and plenty of headroom, delivering a clear, full-range signal that retains the natural brightness and weight of the guitar or bass without the dulling effect of cable capacitance. Running at up to 24 VDC allows higher maximum output levels, up to +18 dBm, which keeps the sound open and punchy even when feeding long lines, multiple amps or an audio interface, and ensures that pick attack and note decay remain natural when driving high-gain amplifiers or sensitive front ends.

Playing through it feels immediate and reassuring because there is no sense of compression or lag, just the impression that the instrument is connected straight to the amplifier no matter how complex the rest of the rig becomes. The simplicity of plugging in and instantly having a clean feed for a gate such as the Mini ZUUL or ZUUL+, a direct line for re-amping, and a separate amp feed makes it intuitive to explore more involved setups without getting lost in technicalities, encouraging experimentation with multi-amp blends and studio-style routing on stage.

There are no tone-shaping controls to distract from the job it is meant to do, as the Fortin Amplification Artery relies on its carefully chosen input impedance of around 1 MΩ and a low output impedance of around 10 kΩ to present the instrument correctly to whatever follows, keeping the signal balanced and responsive across a wide range of cable lengths and connected devices. This makes it easy to drop into any board without needing to adjust anything, confident that the sound leaving the pedal will be faithful to the sound going in.

Internally it uses discrete Class-A buffering rather than integrated circuits, a design choice that prioritises low noise, wide bandwidth and consistent performance, and it draws only about 4 mA, making it gentle on power supplies despite offering high output capability. Built-in MOSFET protection guards the circuit if the wrong polarity adaptor is connected, simply preventing the pedal from powering up rather than allowing damage, which adds an extra layer of reliability for touring and rehearsal use.

The enclosure is an all-metal unit made in the USA from high-grade materials, giving it the solid, road-ready feel expected from Fortin equipment and ensuring it can handle regular transport, crowded pedalboards and the occasional knock without complaint. The graphics are clean and legible, fitting comfortably into professional pedalboard layouts while remaining easy to read under stage lighting, and the LED indicator provides a clear visual confirmation that the Fortin Amplification Artery is receiving power, which is especially useful when it is tucked among other pedals and always-on devices.

Because the Fortin Amplification Artery is designed as a buffer and splitter, its signal path is always active rather than switched, so the buffered bypass maintains full frequency response and signal integrity at all times, avoiding the tone loss and impedance issues that can occur when multiple true-bypass pedals are chained together. The jack layout and centre-negative DC input are arranged for straightforward pedalboard wiring, making it easy to route three outputs neatly to a gate, amplifier and recording interface without awkward cable runs, and it accepts any fully regulated 9 to 24 VDC supply for flexible power options.

Fortin backs the Fortin Amplification Artery with a manufacturer’s warranty, reflecting confidence in its components and construction and giving players long-term peace of mind that it will remain a dependable part of their rig.

Taken as a whole, the Fortin Amplification Artery stands out because it combines transparent tone restoration with practical, studio-grade routing in a compact, robust pedal, allowing guitarists and bass players to run gates, multiple amps and recording feeds from a single, uncompromised signal, making it a quietly indispensable tool for anyone who wants their sound to stay clear, controlled and adaptable in real-world setups.

Components and Technical Specifications

• Discrete Class A buffer circuit preserves tone and prevents signal loss across long cable runs
• Three independent low-impedance outputs for driving multiple amps, pedals or recording interfaces
• 1 MΩ input impedance maintains natural guitar and bass pickup response
• 10 kΩ minimum output impedance ensures stable, noise-free signal to connected devices
• Wide 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response keeps full low-end weight and high-end clarity
• High voltage headroom supports up to +18 dBm output when powered at 24 VDC
• +9 dBm maximum output at 9 VDC suits standard pedalboard power supplies
• Ultra-low 4 mA current draw reduces strain on multi-output power units
• Fully buffered signal path prevents high-frequency loss from true-bypass pedal chains
• MOSFET input protection guards the circuit from damage caused by reversed-polarity adaptors
• High-grade resistors and capacitors chosen for low noise and reliable long-term operation
• Rugged all-metal enclosure protects internal components during touring and regular pedalboard use
• Powered by standard 9V to 24V centre negative supply
• Battery operation not supported
• Current draw measured with Truetone 1Spot mA Meter:
• Bypass: Approximately less than 10 mA
• Engaged (maximum): Approximately less than 10 mA

Current draw may vary slightly depending on control settings, circuit behaviour, and active features such as gain stages, modulation, filtering, or reverb tails. For best performance, use a high quality isolated power supply that matches the pedal’s current requirements. Always refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations, as incorrect powering may cause damage.

Enclosure Dimensions

• Depth: 94 mm / 3.7 in
• Width: 39 mm / 1.5 in
• Height: 32 mm / 1.2 in

Weight

• 131 g
• 0.29 lbs

Official UK Dealers

FX Pedal Planet Limited and FX Pedal Planet Online Store proudly serve as UK dealers for Fortin Amplification effects pedals. If we do not have the specific Summer Fortin Amplification pedal you are looking for, please reach out to us via the contacts page, and will order it on our next stock order for you at the best price and customer service.

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