How to uninstall SoundID VoiceAI

Uninstall SoundID VoiceAI from your computer - plugins, software data, and more. Follow the steps provided below to completely remove the software from your device.

In this article:

• macOS
  • Removing the SoundID VoiceAI plugins
  • Uninstalling the SoundID Download Manager app
  • Deleting the SoundID VoiceAI folders (settings and audio files)
  • Removing the SoundID VoiceAI licensing service files
• Windows
  • Uninstalling SoundID VoiceAI plugins
  • Removing the SoundID VoiceAI folders manually

macOS

Removing the SoundID VoiceAI plugins

SoundID VoiceAI installs three plugin formats (AU, AAX, and VST3) in the default Audio/Plugins install directories. They can be deleted manually by navigating to the locations shown below:

Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/SoundIDVoiceAI.component
Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/SoundIDVoiceAI.aaxplugin
Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/SoundIDVoiceAI.vst3

Uninstalling the SoundID Download Manager app

SoundID VoiceAI uses an additional SoundID Download Manager application (installed by default) for downloading the locally stored presets for local processing in the Perpetual mode. 

To delete this app, navigate to Applications > SoundID Download Manager > right-click and Move to Bin:

Deleting the SoundID VoiceAI folders (settings and audio files)

SoundID VoiceAI also stores files such as log files, settings data, and generated audio tracks. This data is stored in the Sonarworks folder and can be deleted by navigating to the directory shown below.

Keep in mind that deleting the SoundID VoiceAI folder will delete any generated audio tracks you have created with the plugin. If you're not using any other Sonarworks products, you can remove the entire Sonarworks folder:

Macintosh HD/Users/Username/Library/Application Support/Sonarworks/SoundIDVoiceAI
Macintosh HD/Users/Username/Library/Application Support/Sonarworks/SoundIDDownloadManager

Note: The User/Library directory on macOS is hidden by default. Use the Command + Shift + "." (dot) key command in Finder to show hidden files, or follow the directions here: How to show hidden files Mac and Windows?

Removing the SoundID VoiceAI licensing service files

In order to activate the SoundID VoiceAI plugin, licensing service components are installed. The entire Sonarworks folder containing the licensing components can be deleted:

Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Sonarworks

Windows

Uninstalling SoundID VoiceAI plugins

To uninstall the SoundID VoiceAI plugins on Windows, access the Installed Apps list on your computer, then uninstall the software:

1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.
2. Type "SoundID VoiceAI" in the search bar to find the installed components.
3. Click on "⋯"(menu) > Uninstall for all SoundID VoiceAI components:

Removing the SoundID VoiceAI folders manually

SoundID VoiceIA stores files such as log files, generated audio tracks, and other data on your computer. This data is stored in the directories shown below, and can be deleted manually if needed.

Keep in mind that deleting the Sonarworks folder will delete any generated audio tracks you have created with the plugin. If you're not using any other Sonarworks products, you can remove the entire Sonarworks folder:

C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Local\Sonarworks\SoundIDVoiceAI
C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Local\Sonarworks\SoundIDDownloadManager
C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Roaming\Sonarworks\SoundIDVoiceAI
C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Roaming\Sonarworks\SoundIDDownloadManager
C:\Program Files\Sonarworks\SoundIDVoiceAI

Note: The Library\AppData directory on Windows is hidden by default. To show hidden files, follow the directions here: How to show hidden files Mac and Windows?