Sonarworks Reviews

Name: Sonarworks
Address: 3, Smerla street, 3, Smerla street, Riga
Rating: 4.69

4.7 Rating 6,297 Reviews

94 %

of reviewers recommend Sonarworks

4.7

Based on 6,297 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Postal Service, Courier
Average Delivery Time	Next Day
On-time Delivery	98%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	99%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Email, Telephone, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In	6 - 12 Hours
Customer Service	4.7 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process	Very Easy

About Sonarworks:

A perfect storm of acoustic know-how and passion for good sound became the software that's currently transforming sound monitoring.

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“SoundID is an amazing software. However when I purchased the multichannel version it wasn't obvius and clear that it didn't have a Systemwide software. That's a very disappointing discovery, after purchase. I think I wouldn't have purchesed it if I knew before. Another downside is that I dowloaded the mac installer from the website and it wasn't the last version. So I wasn't able to calibrate the speakers for two days because the software freezed at the end of half an hour calibration measurement. I contacted the support that told me I didn't install the last version that fixed that specific bug. Like I chose not to use that last installer on purpose... A part from these two bad experiences, I have to say that the software is doing an amazing job with the calibration and personalization of the eq curves. But the DAW plugin is not something I like to use, especially in Pro Tools which doesn't have a separate monitor master channel to insert the plugin into.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“For some weird reason the button to activate my product didn't appear in my user account until the next day.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“It is ok sometimes but most of the times I'm producing music without it.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“much to expensive considering that you can get the same thing for free in Room EQ wizard. However the driver works fluent so for me it was helfpful.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Ordering and actual product are really high quality. The information online and site navigation is quite difficult to understand and navigate. Clarity over how to use the software/unboxing first step instructions also not clear.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“The web site is clear and easy to find on computer but not user friendly on iOS phone I m not very impressed about sound Id The process is easy but I think something turning wrong when I use it with my quested 2108 … I ve lost some deep and details But I think for little home studio with first price speaker it will be a good thing”

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Posted 1 year ago

“3 stars bc i'm sure you're software, once up and running, will do wonders for my recording space. But, it's not up and running bc i haven't gotten a solid answer from your tech department. They seem a little hands off, and not super helpful. So, still waiting for a response from last week. Signed, disappointed.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hello, Thank you for the review! Our support center reply times are really dependent on the ticket count or the severity of the encountered issue. Please note we are trying to do our best to reply in the quickest manner possible. Thanks!

Posted 1 year ago

“After purchase, I found the website a little confusing to navigate. Licenses were not all there once purchased, or I missed one initially (see above). All resolved in good time by support. Subsequent issues - unfortunately - could not be resolved. My SW products seemingly not compatible with my system. Pleased a refund was given quickly and without fuss. Perhaps my issue unforming this comment - you should test Virtual Monitoring with as many audio interfaces as possible as driver compatibility appeared to be the issue in my case. SW support staff were friendly throughout.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hi George, Thanks for your review, we really appreciate it! We are sorry to hear that there were some issues encountered with SoundID Reference. I see you had reported these issues to our support team and we'll look further into it. We hope you give SoundID Reference another try at some point in the future, we'd love to see you back :)

Posted 1 year ago

“Used the speaker tuning plugin only once and I can't say that I preferred it to the clean signal. It might involve a learning curve, but that was, in fact, precisely what I was trying to eliminate - the time needed to get used to a room/space. It also seemed to do some weird stuff with the phase, so my mix was way worse than what I did in the first place, without Sonarworks. Again, it could be me.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hello, Thank you for the review! The SoundID Reference flat profile is something that you have to get used to, simply, by using it for extended periods. I'd suggest lowering the dry/wet value and increasing it gradually over time. A good test would be to do two mixes - one with SoundID Reference FLAT profile on and one without SoundID Reference. Then test both tracks on numerous sound systems and see which sounds more balanced! As per phase, SoundID Reference does not affect the phase response! You can learn more about it in our support center here: https://soundid-reference.support.sonarworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406084354706 I hope this helps!

Posted 1 year ago

“Relatively easy to use and set up. Seems to give me a flatter response.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Soporte rápido y eficiente, experiencia de compra satisfactoria, facilidad para encontrar información y activación de licencia correcta.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hello, Thank you for the great review! We really appreciate that our support was fast and efficient. Hope SoundID Reference serves you well. Have a great day!

Posted 1 year ago

“I believe this software works, but I'm not sure it's as important as I once thought it was. I view it as simply another tool which can be useful to some but a waste of energy for others. After using Sonarworks/SoundID for several years, I feel that if you spend enough time with your tools to know how they translate, you will be just as equipped to mix accurately as you would be with individually calibrated headphones.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hello, Thank you for reaching out! If you are used to your speakers for several years, then it would indeed bring great results. However, keep in mind that every speaker and headphone is different so there could be some nuances that might sound great on your particular setup but when transferring the final audio, the results will sound different on other audio devices. By using SoundID Reference you eliminate the issue and you can be confident when transferring the mix to another system, it will sound great! Thats why it is a great tool for professional producers and studios worldwide! I hope this helps!

Posted 1 year ago

“Widens the mix in a strange way. Mixes translate well but I’m very aware that I’m using soundid or not. Can’t work out whether it’s for the good or not…..”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hello, Thank you for reaching out! SoundID Reference will not alter your stereo image and the mix will not sound wider, however, with the Virtual Monitoring addon the left and right channels will be heard on both sides as it is a spatial simulation of stereo studio speakers right on your headphones. I hope this helps!

Posted 1 year ago

“I like your product but I have been waiting for product/customer support to get back to me for months.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Hello Kegan, I hope you are doing well! I have checked the ticket history and can say that all of your requests were responded to in a timely manner. However, if there was a missed ticket, perhaps an issue to which you cannot recall any responses, then please recreate the ticket as it might not have been created in the first place. Thank you!

Posted 1 year ago

“I have several headphones and would love to find a median sonic profile between them. However, while Sonarworks comes close, it doesn't really do the job. The problem for me is that once the changes are enabled for the profile, the headphones don't sound natural -- what's missing is understanding that flat isn't always optimal for a given headphone. What I mean to say is that the anomalies in different headphones often make for what makes them "pleasing". I understand that flat should translate, but it just doesn't translate as well as knowing the idiosyncrasies of your phones and mixing to them -- while always using different pairs to make sure things are as pleasing as possible on all. Removing bass from Apple AirPods Max phones, for instance, does not make them sound like Sennheiser HD's. Removing 5-8 KHz from Beyerdynamic DT770's does not make them sound flat, it makes them uncomfortably unnatural (even though most would agree that without EQ they are far too bright.) Maybe if you could dial in an amout of correction (which maybe you can, but if yes, I couldn't find any way to do it.) Also, on a Macbook Pro with Studio One, there are problems when running the System version. I have not tried it with other DAWs. Lastly, there's a bug (again, maybe only in Studio One) but if you use the AU plug-in then render, it warns you that you're saving with Sonarworks enabled -- this is even if you clearly disable it. The only way to make it stop is to remove the plug-in completely. So, to sum up, Sonarworks is not a bad tool to get a quick look at how a mix might sound in what they see as a "perfect world", but it's not a panacea for testing your mix on various platforms. Remember that your listener will most likely not be listening with Sonarworks, most likely on something like AirPods Pro, and at the end of the day it's most important that your mix sound good on those, and in the car. In my experience, Sonarworks may take you further away from that than get you closer.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hello, Thank you for the review! You can dial in the correction simply by using the dry/wet slider available right between the custom target modes and the calibration display window. This will allow you to decrease the calibration amount that is taking place if the suits your workflow. Some headphones, as You've mentioned, might have issues with how they reproduce the flat sound and the biggest drawback is clipping. The safe headroom function has been implemented to combat the issue and, when enabled, the sound should be smooth and as close to flat as it can be without any sound artifacts. The AirPods will not replace your Sennheisers as they have better drivers and were built for a different purpose, but, regardless, the sound will be improved and mixing can be done better with calibration enabled on every headphone. As per any issues mentioned, it would be best to create a support request with more detailed information here: https://www.sonarworks.com/support SoundID Reference is indeed aimed at a music creator rather than a listener, but it is a personal preference and some might find a more pleasant listening experience with SoundID Reference enabled. For this very reason, we have a trial that is available within Sonarworks user account. I hope this helps!

Posted 2 years ago

“Overall very good buying experience, but there were some initial hurdles with getting both the headphone and virtual monitoring licenses activated. It wasn't fully obvious or intuitive how to activate it all through the website to me, but reaching out to the support through the web chat resolved the issue quickly, so I'm happy.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hi, Thank you for the review! We are happy to hear that our support team has managed to help you with the product activation. If there are any further questions or guides required, please don't hesitate and let us know. Thank you!

Posted 2 years ago

“when i bought it on version three or four, it was a total game changer for me. it really helped me out with my less than ideal room to sound good. it was stable and almost never crashed. a few years down the road, i am rather disappointed. both the systemwide and plugin versions keep crashing on a more or less regular basis. it seems to me, their concentration shifted more towards fancy marketing as for a reliable product. i´d give a five star rating for version 3 and 4, but the soundid product is a 2 for me at best. sorry guys.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hello, Thank you for the review! We are aware that some users might experience a crash with our software but no worries! We have our latest beta release that addresses most crashes. It would be great if you could reach out to us via our support center and we'll be happy to troubleshoot the encountered issue. For creating a support request, please click the following link: https://soundid-reference.support.sonarworks.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Posted 2 years ago

“Buying and communicating with SOnarworks was very easy. The different versions of the software could have been a little clearer but that's fine.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hello, We are delighted to hear that you've had an amazing customer experience. About the versions, the product pages should give plenty of information for a particular product, yet if you see where an improvement could be made, please reach out to us via our support center here: https://soundid-reference.support.sonarworks.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Posted 2 years ago

“Highly innovative software creator. I find it indispensable for mixing on speakers and headphones. However, I didn't enjoy the product name change and the strange licensing system, which in my case didn't initially work.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hello, Thank you for reaching out! We have changed the license activation procedure and how the license works to counter piracy. I hope this makes sense. The product name change had to take place since it is a different product with more functionality that Reference 4 did not bring. I hope this helps!

Posted 2 years ago

“.great shopping experience”

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Posted 2 years ago

Hello, Thank you for the review! We are trying to do our best to create a satisfactory customer experience. Glad you enjoyed it! If there is anything, please reach out to our support team here: https://www.sonarworks.com/support/ Thank you!

Posted 2 years ago

Sonarworks is rated 4.7 based on 6,297 reviews