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What's new in SoundID Reference
SoundID Reference comes packed with various features. Some of them are visible from the very first glance while others silently work in the background to provide you with an excellent experience.
Here's what SoundID Reference has to offer:
- Translation Check: simulate different devices without leaving your monitoring space
- Custom Target: fine-tune the target curve with a built-in parametric EQ
- Target Mode: switch between new calibration target modes
- New system-wide drivers: near-zero latency audio drivers for the standalone app on Windows
- Native support for Apple Silicon: M-series Macs are natively supported
- VST3 support: VST3 plugin format is now available for both Mac and Windows
- 'For listening' profiles: support for earbuds and in-ear headphones with 160+ new profiles
- Multi-angle microphone profiles: Sonarworks mics now feature 90° calibration profiles
- User presets in DAW plugin: configure multiple profiles with customized settings assigned
- Dolby Atmos Music target: calibrates audio to the Dolby Atmos Music curve target
- Multichannel calibration: calibrate surround & ATMOS setups up to 9.1.6 *
- Volume Matching for Multichannel: check and match channel levels during speaker measurements *
- Virtual Monitoring: crossfeed and spatial simulations on headphones **
- L/R channel switch and Mono/Stereo Mode: useful new mix-check features
- Profile Export: run calibration on integrated hardware DSP ***
- Dark Theme: now available in the DAW plugin too; "Sync with OS setting" supported
- Resizing, zooming, and Compact View: adjust the standalone app GUI to your needs
- Zoom feature in DAW plugin: adjust the magnification level of the plugin window
- New sample rate formats during speaker measurements: Measure app no longer limited to 44.1 kHz
- Login-based authorization: access everything you need from your Sonarworks Account
* License upgrade required
** Add-on license required
*** Most integrations are free, but some might require an Add-on license
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free trial?
Yes, a free trial is available in your Sonarworks Account, detailed instructions here: Free trial for SoundID Reference
Where can I buy SoundID Reference?
Available in the Sonarworks Store, see pricing here: SoundID Reference - Pricing
Available from your local dealer: Sonarworks dealer map
What are the upgrade options from Reference 4?
View the available upgrade paths and instructions here: Upgrade paths for Reference 3 and 4
Your upgrade options can also be viewed in your Sonarworks Account (make sure you have your Reference 4 license registered as shown here).
What are the operating system requirements?
SoundID Reference fully supports the latest macOS and Windows versions: System and hardware requirements for SoundID Reference
Is there native support for Apple Silicon?
Yes, M-series Macs are natively supported: SoundID Reference compatibility with Apple M-series devices
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