SoundID Reference

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Apps and plugins

SoundID Reference includes a standalone systemwide app and a DAW plugin in AU, AAX, VST2, and VST3 formats.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

DAW compatibility

The maker names Cubase, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Reaper, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and PreSonus Studio One as supported DAWs.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

DSP controls

Users can adjust a custom target curve and choose zero latency, mixed, or linear phase filter processing modes.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Headphone support

SoundID Reference supports more than 500 headphone models.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Intended users

The maker lists audio engineers, producers, musicians, DJs, composers, sound designers, game developers, and audiophiles as intended users.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Maker

Sonarworks says it was founded in 2012 and lists its Latvia office at Smerla iela 3, Riga, LV-1006.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Mix translation

Translation Check simulates listening environments including cars, laptops, TVs, smartphones, and other playback devices.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Purpose

SoundID Reference calibrates headphones and speakers to provide an accurate studio reference sound for mixing.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Speaker configurations

The software supports stereo speaker systems and multichannel setups up to 9.1.6, with multichannel measurement supporting up to 16 channels.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Speaker measurement requirements

Speaker measurement requires a measurement microphone; USB microphones are unsupported, and the audio interface must support +48V phantom power.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

Trial

The fully functional trial lasts 21 days, requires no credit card, and is available for Mac and Windows.sonarworks.com · read 9 Oct 2026

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