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SoundID Reference represents the next evolution of Sonarworks' acclaimed Reference 4 software, bringing enhanced precision and workflow improvements to your studio setup. This upgraded platform maintains the consistently accurate reference sound that professionals rely on for confident mixing decisions, while introducing powerful new features that expand your creative control and streamline your production process.
The standout addition is the comprehensive custom target curve functionality, allowing you to shape your reference sound with an extremely flexible parametric EQ system. You can create personalised house curves for any monitor or headphone setup, with full control over which frequency ranges receive calibration - whether that's focusing solely on low and mid frequencies, mid and high frequencies, or any combination that suits your workflow. Save, rename, and manage unlimited custom target EQ presets to match your specific requirements.
SoundID Reference also introduces Translation Check presets that simulate how your mix will sound across various playback systems including car stereos, mobile phones, laptops, TV speakers, headphones, and earbuds. With over 20 predefined simulations at your disposal, you can confidently assess your mix's translation without leaving your studio, saving valuable time and ensuring your music sounds great on any system your audience might use.
- Upgrade from Sonarworks Reference 4 to SoundID Reference Studio Edition
- Consistently accurate reference sound for reliable mixing decisions
- New features: Translation Check and powerful custom target curve adjustments
- Built-in Translation Check presets to emulate playback on various devices (car stereos, cell phones, laptops, TV speakers, headphones, and earbuds)
- Improved workflow with enhanced functionalities
- Customisable flat target curve for all presets
- Highly flexible parametric EQ for creating custom house curves for monitors and headphones
- Save, rename, and delete multiple custom target EQ presets
- Control calibration frequency range for each Custom Target preset (low, mid, high)
- Over 20 predefined simulations for efficient mix checking



