SoundID Reference

5.6easy start · #30 of 32
in Audio Enhancement Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentednot on record
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Mac, Windows.

SoundID Reference is ranked #30 of 32 in audio enhancement software on The Geeks Club. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

SoundID Reference plans and pricing

All plans

SoundID Reference for Headphones €99 once Headphone calibration · 500+ supported headphone models · up to 3 devices sonarworks.com · 9 Oct 2026

Virtual Monitoring €129 once Headphone calibration · Virtual Monitoring with 3 default speaker simulations and 10+ spatial targets · up to 3 devices sonarworks.com · 9 Oct 2026

SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones €249 once Headphone and stereo speaker calibration · 500+ supported headphone models · up to 3 devices sonarworks.com · 9 Oct 2026

Virtual Monitoring PRO €299 once Headphone calibration · Virtual Monitoring · binaural measurement microphone · up to 3 devices sonarworks.com · 9 Oct 2026

SoundID Reference for Multichannel €499 once Headphone, stereo, and multichannel speaker calibration up to 9.1.6 · up to 3 devices sonarworks.com · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on audio enhancement software

Free plan: No
Equalizer: Yes
Virtual surround: Yes
Supported platforms: macOS, Windows

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The record

Purpose: SoundID Reference calibrates headphones and speakers to provide an accurate studio reference sound for mixing.
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.
Intended users: The maker lists audio engineers, producers, musicians, DJs, composers, sound designers, game developers, and audiophiles as intended users.
Headphone support: SoundID Reference supports more than 500 headphone models.
Speaker configurations: The software supports stereo speaker systems and multichannel setups up to 9.1.6, with multichannel measurement supporting up to 16 channels.
Apps and plugins: SoundID Reference includes a standalone systemwide app and a DAW plugin in AU, AAX, VST2, and VST3 formats.
DAW compatibility: The maker names Cubase, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Reaper, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and PreSonus Studio One as supported DAWs.
Mix translation: Translation Check simulates listening environments including cars, laptops, TVs, smartphones, and other playback devices.
DSP controls: Users can adjust a custom target curve and choose zero latency, mixed, or linear phase filter processing modes.
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.
Trial: The fully functional trial lasts 21 days, requires no credit card, and is available for Mac and Windows.
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.
Speaker measurement requirements: Speaker measurement requires a measurement microphone; USB microphones are unsupported, and the audio interface must support +48V phantom power.
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.

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Best Audio Enhancement Software in 2026#30 of 32

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sonarworks.com/soundid-reference· checked 9 Oct 2026
sonarworks.com/soundid-reference/pricing· checked 9 Oct 2026
sonarworks.com/soundid-reference/integrations· checked 9 Oct 2026
sonarworks.com/company· checked 9 Oct 2026