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Sonarworks SoundID Reference Plug-in for Speakers & Headphones with Measurement Microphone

Speaker and Headphones Calibration Software with Measurement Microphone - Mac/PC Standalone, VST, AU, AAX Native
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This Software Delivers Mixes That Translate Everywhere

At Sweetwater, we often say, "If you can't hear it, you can't mix it." This conundrum certainly doesn't apply to Sonarworks SoundID Reference, an intelligent software that calibrates your speakers and headphones to ensure consistent, accurate monitoring in an endless array of production environments. SoundID Reference works by applying a calibration profile to your monitoring output, supplying you with a ruler-flat response across all audible frequencies. The software is a breeze to use — most users find that they can complete the calibration process in less than 20 minutes. SoundID Reference permits you to make custom, on-the-fly curve adjustments, and you can save as many profiles as you'd like, which makes moving between different speakers, headphones, and rooms seamless and effortless. You can also audition your mixes on more than 20 different simulated devices without leaving your workstation. Think of SoundID Reference as insurance for mix translation. With it in your toolkit, you can be confident that your mixes will sound as good as gold everywhere.

Achieve ultra-accurate monitoring — effortlessly

Calibrating your studio monitors with SoundID Reference is a piece of cake. Just connect the included measurement microphone to your audio interface, fire up the software, and you're good to go. And since it comes with more than 280 ready-to-use headphone calibration profiles, tailoring the software to your headphones is even easier. SoundID Reference's calibration profiles create a target frequency response that's flat across all audible frequencies. This calibration software also allows you to make custom, real-time adjustments to the target curve for profiles that are tailored to your individual application. And since you can save as many profiles as you'd like, switching between different speakers, headphones, and rooms is 100% seamless.

Overflowing with pro-level features

Sonarworks SoundID Reference is packed with an astounding number of pro-requested features. For starters, the software includes both DAW plug-in and standalone desktop application components. You get three filter modes: zero latency, mixed, and linear phase, along with extra DSP processing controls, including mono, dry/wet, and safe headroom. SoundID Reference's Translation Check feature alone is worth the software's price of admission, enabling you to audition your mixes on more than 20 different simulated devices. The SoundID Reference application includes MIDI mapping for various parameters, as well as user presets for switching between predefined output devices/channel pair combinations.

Sonarworks SoundID Reference Features:

  • Calibrates your speakers and headphones to ensure consistent, accurate monitoring
  • Delivers a ruler-flat response across all audible frequencies
  • Speaker calibration process typically takes less than 20 minutes
  • Comes with an XLR measurement microphone with a custom-tailored calibration profile
  • 280 ready-to-use headphone profiles for instant headphones calibration
  • Permits you to make custom, on-the-fly curve adjustments to your profiles
  • Save unlimited profiles for seamlessly moving between different speakers, headphones, and rooms
  • Audition your mixes on more than 20 different simulated devices without leaving your workstation
  • 3 filter modes: zero latency, mixed, and linear phase
  • Extra DSP processing controls: mono, dry/wet, and safe headroom
  • MIDI mapping for various parameters
  • User presets for switching between predefined output devices/channel pair combinations
  • Includes both DAW plug-in and standalone desktop application components
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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: Sound Calibration Software
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Boxed with Sonarworks Measurement Microphone
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX, VST, AU
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.14 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SW5SX

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Rated 5/5

Sonarworks Soundid

I have a small studio that is acoustically treated with two sets of monitors. After running the software using the Sonarworks reference mic it identified a major dip around 100 hz. Once the eq curve was adjusted for this it was like a blanket had been taken off the speakers. They also include settings for most headphones and other common reference speakers. I had an issue downloading the program but that was due to my internet providor. Once that was resolved the calibration process was simple. I can now compare my projects to professional releases with confidence.
Music background: Guitarist. Home recording enthusiast.
Rated 5/5

Exelente

Muy buena herramienta y de gran ayuda para mezclar! Exelente!
Rated 4/5

What people say about Sonarworks is true!

This room calibration software is excellent. It was so fun getting my ZenPro Modded HS8's to sound better in my space. The step by step set up was easily understandable and the amount of zones this software checks in order to calibrate your personalize results was just insane. I would say that this software improved the flat, natural response of my near to mid-field set up by 10-20% which is a lot. My reference monitors are just the little bit less muddy, more clear, and transiently more responsive. If you're willing to pay the $ for that subtle improvement and ease of mix translation, definitely do it!
Music background: Church Music Director & Worship Leader | Recording Artist & Producer
Rated 5/5

Good if you have treatment.

This is a room EQ. It is to EQ your room to a flat response. That is great but it's not a substitute for acoustic treatment. It is important to understand this is the final piece of the puzzle. Not the first. This will EQ your room as the final touch. It will not fix decay and diffusion which is what treatment is for. For the best results you need both. Real treatment, NOT foam! Spend a week read up on room acoustics before you make any move.
Rated 5/5

The Difference Between and Amateur and Pro Mix

After taking the time to build out a studio and do the work of physically treating the space, this was the final step that made the difference for me. Even with a fairly good sounding room there still remained a good deal of subjectivity to my mixes. I was never sure how my mix was going to translate to another environment. I found myself exporting mixes and running them out to the car, the upstairs stereo, etc. and even waiting on friends for feedback on their speakers. While getting external feedback on my mixes is still something I value, that feedback is even more helpful when I can actually hear what they're talking about.

The speaker calibration was easy, and using it on headphones (though I still don't mix with them) was as simples as choosing the model I own. Love this product. It's not flashy, it just works, and it's given me confidence in my work. That's priceless.
Music background: Home Studio Producer and Songwriter
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