First-time ART users
The wizard and guide content break ART setup into clear steps so you can learn terminology, make decisions in order, and avoid skipped setup details.
For Dirac Live ART users
Plan Dirac Live ART with a structured workflow.
Dirac Live ART (Active Room Treatment) involves a lot of interdependent setup values. ART Coach translates layout, speaker capability, and listening intent into structured starting values for Fsiso, Support Level, support ranges, and target curves. If you are new to ART, the 7-step flow shows what to set and why. If you already calibrate regularly, it keeps sessions repeatable and export-ready.
ART Coach is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dirac Research AB.
7 stepsWizard flow
11 presetsIntent presets
Stereo to 9.4.6Layout support
Structured workflow
ART Coach is a parameter calculation engine with a 7-step wizard, support matrix, target curve guidance, and documentation-grade export.
Honest constraints
Results depend on room acoustics, placement, equipment capability, and measurement quality.
Available on Apple platforms
iPad
iPhone
Mac
Who it’s for
Built for first-time ART users and experienced calibrators.
ART Coach is designed for people moving into ART workflows as well as users already running advanced calibration sessions in dedicated rooms. It helps you move from speaker data to clear entry values with less guesswork and better session consistency.
Calibrators who want repeatable manual entry
The wizard turns system details into a consistent parameter handoff so each session starts from clear values instead of scattered notes.
Movie and music tuners using intent presets
Intent presets and optional emphasis controls support both cinema impact and music integration without changing the core workflow.
Prerequisites
Bring your system details. The app guides the ART workflow from there.
- Dirac Live® 3.x with an ART license
- Completed room measurements in your calibration software
- A known speaker layout with bed, sub, and height counts
What it produces
Concrete outputs for people who need values.
ART Coach exports what calibration sessions actually use: calculated group parameters, a condensed Setup Sheet or Detailed Configuration Reference, PDF and TXT files, clipboard text, and target curve points with a compatible import file.
Calculated ART parameters
Each speaker group lists Fsiso, then names every supporter with its own Support Level, F-support Low, and F-support High values for direct entry.
Example · Immersive Atmos · 7.3.4
> FRONT LEFT/RIGHT
Fsiso: 130 Hz
Center
Support Level: -24 dB
F-support Low: 55 Hz
F-support High: 105 Hz
Subwoofer 1
Support Level: -24 dB
F-support Low: 45 Hz
F-support High: 105 Hz
Subwoofer 2
Support Level: -22 dB
F-support Low: 20 Hz
F-support High: 55 HzTarget curve points
The Target Curve section prints the frequency and gain points applied to the selected LFE-reference subwoofer group, and export can also write a `.targetcurve` file for compatible import.
Example · Immersive Atmos · 7.3.4
Apply to: Subwoofer 1 10 Hz ............ +0.4 dB 20 Hz ............ +2.3 dB 31.5 Hz .......... +4 dB 63 Hz ............ +3.6 dB 120 Hz ........... +0.6 dB 160 Hz ........... -0.2 dB
Simple and Detailed exports
Simple produces a condensed Setup Sheet. Detailed produces a Configuration Reference with speaker membership, support eligibility, bass regions, infra-bass guidance, and system notes. Both can be copied or exported as TXT or PDF.
Example · Immersive Atmos · 7.3.4
ART COACH · SETUP SHEET Intent: Immersive Atmos Layout: 7.3.4 Fsiso: 129 Hz Groups: 8 Sound Strategy: Cinema Focused Apply to: Subwoofer 1
How it works
A seven-step flow shaped around practical calibration order.
The wizard follows a fixed sequence because each downstream output depends on choices made earlier in the session, starting with layout and capabilities.
01
Layout
Match the bed, sub, and height counts to the layout you are actually calibrating.
02
Speaker capabilities
Enter -3 dB extension and placement details, use quick presets when helpful, and copy values from similar channels to speed setup.
03
Sound intent
Pick an intent preset for your listening goal, then optionally refine with emphasis controls such as Dialogue, Impact, or Custom.
04
Groups
Choose a grouping strategy, then verify group structure and support eligibility before entering any values in your calibration software.
05
ART parameters
Use the per-group values and support relationships exactly as shown in the handoff section.
06
Target curve
Review frequency control points for the selected sub group and export a `.targetcurve` file when you do not want manual transcription.
07
Export
Choose the format that fits the session: clipboard, TXT, PDF, or a documentation-ready setup sheet.
Trust and constraints
Plain limits, clear scope, and no language that pretends the room stopped mattering.
ART Coach is explicit about what it can and cannot claim. That clarity is part of why serious users can trust it in real calibration work.
Guidance, not guarantees
ART Coach provides technical guidance and analytical tools, not guaranteed acoustic outcomes.
Your room still decides the result
Final results still depend on room acoustics, placement, equipment capability, and measurement quality.
Validate against equipment limits
The parameters step warns that these settings increase demand on speakers and amplifiers, and tells users to back off if they hear strain or compression.
Independent from Dirac
ART Coach is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dirac Research AB.
Pricing / Pro
Free for the core workflow. Pro for persistence, editing, and organization.
Free mode includes the full calculation and export workflow. Pro adds workflow depth and convenience, not guaranteed performance. Third-party calibration software licensing is separate.
Free
$0
Core workflow included
Free mode includes the complete core workflow: calculation, grouping, target curves, and export.
- 7-step wizard
- 11 listening presets plus custom intent
- Automatic speaker group derivation
- ART parameter and target curve workflow
- Clipboard, TXT, PDF, and setup sheet export
- Comprehensive guide content
ART Coach Pro
Most workflow depth$4.99
One-time unlock
A one-time, non-consumable unlock for workflow depth and organization, not for promised sound quality gains.
- ART Library with unlimited saved configurations
- Room and setup folders
- iCloud Sync
- Bass Shaping with 5 core bands from 20 to 160 Hz
- Version history and comparison
- Custom group names and notes
- Target Curve Editor
- Siri Shortcuts, Spotlight Search, and widgets
One-time unlock. Not a subscription. Restore purchases in-app. Refunds are handled by Apple.
ART learning center
Understand the values before you enter them.
Direct answers to the setup questions behind the handoff: what each parameter permits, how groups affect the result, and what still needs validation in the room.
Fsiso explained
Fsiso is the upper frequency boundary of Dirac Live ART's active cooperation range. It defines how high in frequency speaker groups may support one another; it is not a bass-volume control.
Read guide →Support parameters
Support Level is an authority threshold for a supporter relationship. F-support Low and F-support High define the frequency window in which that supporter may contribute.
Read guide →Speaker grouping
A Dirac Live ART group shares correction parameters. Speakers belong together when their acoustic capability and intended role are compatible enough to use the same boundaries safely.
Read guide →Target curves
A target curve is the tonal goal for correction, not a graph of the measured response. ART Coach produces a 12-point low-frequency starting curve and assigns it to the selected LFE-reference subwoofer group.
Read guide →Export workflow
The Simple Setup Sheet is a condensed parameter handoff. The Detailed Configuration Reference adds speaker membership, eligibility, bass-region, infra-bass, and system-note context.
Read guide →FAQ
Short answers to the questions most buyers ask first.
These answers are written for people evaluating ART Coach before their first ART run and for users who already calibrate regularly.
What is ART Coach actually for?
It is a calculation and export workspace for ART setup workflows. It helps you learn the setup flow while producing entry-ready values, and it does not replace room correction itself.
Do I need Dirac Live® before this is useful?
To apply ART Coach outputs in an actual calibration, you'll need Dirac Live® 3.x and an active ART license. ART Coach is still useful before that stage for planning layout, grouping, and workflow. To learn more, visit Dirac's official website at https://www.dirac.com to confirm whether your equipment supports ART, then follow Dirac's guidance for setup and license acquisition.
Can first-time ART users use it?
Yes. ART Coach is designed for first-time ART users and experienced calibrators who want a clearer, repeatable parameter workflow.
What values does it produce?
Fsiso, LFE Reference guidance, supporter relationships, Support Level, F-support Low, F-support High, target curve points, a Simple Setup Sheet, and a Detailed Configuration Reference.
Is ART Coach affiliated with Dirac Research?
No. ART Coach is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to Dirac Research AB. Dirac and Dirac Live are referenced only to identify the third-party workflow ART Coach supports.
Can it guarantee better bass?
No. Results depend on room acoustics, placement, equipment capability, and measurement quality.
What does Pro include, and is it a subscription?
Pro is optional and not required to use ART Coach effectively. It is for users who find ART Coach helpful and want to leverage additional workflow functionality such as library management, organization, sync, bass shaping, target curve editing, comparison, and Apple platform integrations. It is not a subscription; the in-app purchase is a one-time, non-consumable unlock. The free workflow still includes full core calculation and export.
What platforms are supported?
ART Coach is available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac as a native Mac app.
What happens to my data?
Core functionality runs on-device. There are no analytics SDKs or advertising trackers, and optional sync is handled through the user’s private iCloud account.
Final CTA
Start with structure before you start typing values into Dirac.
ART Coach is free for the full calculation and export flow, with Pro reserved for saving, comparing, shaping, syncing, and organizing longer calibration work.