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Sonarworks SoundID Reference Plug-in for Headphones

Headphones Calibration Software - 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 headphones to ensure consistent, accurate monitoring in an endless array of production environments. SoundID Reference works by applying a calibration profile to your headphones, supplying you with a ruler-flat response across all audible frequencies. The software is a breeze to deploy — it's 280 ready-to-use headphone profiles make calibration instantaneous 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 headphones with SoundID Reference is a piece of cake. Just fire up the software, load up one of its more than 280 ready-to-use headphone calibration profiles, and you're good to go. SoundID Reference's calibration profiles create a target frequency response that's flat across all audible frequencies. It's almost like you're listening on a neutral-sounding set of top-of-the-line speakers.

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 headphones to ensure consistent, accurate monitoring
  • Delivers a ruler-flat response across all audible frequencies
  • 280 ready-to-use headphone profiles for instant calibration
  • 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: Audio Analysis/Calibration for Sonarworks Supported Headphones
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AAX Native, 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: SW5HD

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Rated 5/5

Can you hear me now?

I live in an apartment building with thin walls and a wife that would rather not hear me go over the same measure again and again while mixing. So, I invested some time ago in a $ pair of headphones. Were they better than what I already had? I thought so. Then I bought this plugin. I was listening to the mixes of two songs I did before installing the plugin and the one I did with it. Night and day! And the mix of the third song is better on my other headphones without the app on my phone and on my car speakers. When I am able, I'll be getting the full version to tune my monitors.
Music background: Singer/songwriter, studio/live engineer
Rated 5/5

Unbelievable tool and absolute must have

I can't believe I waited so long to get this. Instantly better mixes there's no way I could go without it. I can't recommend this enough!
Rated 5/5

Fabulous Tool for Mixing and/or Tweaking with Headphones

Recommend dad by my awesome Sales Engineer, Daniel Rivera-Tre. They offer a real flat and accurate profile for almost every headphone model and thus allow for much more accurate mixes.

Great product, intuitive, and offer exactly what it says it will deliver.
Music background: Songwriter, Home Recorder & Producer, Musician, Guitarist
Rated 5/5

One of my best purchases this year - how did I mix without it???

I came across this item by accident online a while back. I tried something like this before and the results were not good so I was very skeptical. I took the company up on their trial period and was able to get Sonarworks to extend it a few days when I had a busy work schedule.

When I was done testing I couldn't wait to purchase a license! No more creating an MP3 file, copying it to my phone then listing to it in the car and on earbuds of various makes and models... with every revision.

Give it a try - you won't be disappointed!
Music background: Home studio aficionado since the 80s and worship band bassist
Rated 5/5

Great approvement

Works great, can have the studio-quality sound wherever you are.
Music background: Music Producer
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