SoundID Reference
sonarworks.com
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- SoundID Reference calibrates headphones and speakers to provide an accurate studio reference sound for mixing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Intended users
- The maker lists audio engineers, producers, musicians, DJs, composers, sound designers, game developers, and audiophiles as intended users.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Trial
- The fully functional trial lasts 21 days, requires no credit card, and is available for Mac and Windows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Headquarters
- Riga, LatviaRead 28 Sep 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Founded
- 2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Maker
- Sonarworks says it was founded in 2012 and lists its Latvia office at Smerla iela 3, Riga, LV-1006.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Apps and plugins
- SoundID Reference includes a standalone systemwide app and a DAW plugin in AU, AAX, VST2, and VST3 formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- DAW compatibility
- The maker names Cubase, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Reaper, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and PreSonus Studio One as supported DAWs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- DSP controls
- Users can adjust a custom target curve and choose zero latency, mixed, or linear phase filter processing modes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Hardware integrations
- The maker lists hardware integrations including Audient ORIA, Universal Audio Apollo X, Grace Design m908, RME interfaces, Lynx Aurora(n), AVID MTRX, ADAM Audio A-Series, and other devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Headphone support
- SoundID Reference supports more than 500 headphone models.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- How calibration works
- For speakers, the software measures the room and speaker frequency response to create a calibration profile; for headphones it applies a built-in calibration profile.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Mix translation
- Translation Check simulates listening environments including cars, laptops, TVs, smartphones, and other playback devices.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Platform and internet limits
- The maker lists macOS 11 or higher and Windows 10 or 11, and says periodic internet connection is required for license validation and offline use or activation is unsupported.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Speaker configurations
- The software supports stereo speaker systems and multichannel setups up to 9.1.6, with multichannel measurement supporting up to 16 channels.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Speaker measurement requirements
- Speaker measurement requires a measurement microphone; USB microphones are unsupported, and the audio interface must support +48V phantom power.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
- Support and returns
- The maker links to Sonarworks Support and states a 14-day money-back guarantee for digital items purchased from its online store.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
Plans and prices
SoundID Reference for Headphones €99, paid once Headphone calibration · 500+ supported headphone models · up to 3 devices Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
Virtual Monitoring €129, paid once Headphone calibration · Virtual Monitoring with 3 default speaker simulations and 10+ spatial targets · up to 3 devices Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones €249, paid once Headphone and stereo speaker calibration · 500+ supported headphone models · up to 3 devices Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
Virtual Monitoring PRO €299, paid once Headphone calibration · Virtual Monitoring · binaural measurement microphone · up to 3 devices Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
SoundID Reference for Multichannel €499, paid once Headphone, stereo, and multichannel speaker calibration up to 9.1.6 · up to 3 devices Read 9 Oct 2026 · sonarworks.com
Where Specifiction places it
- Audio Enhancement Software#13 of 307.8
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