“I recently upgraded from Sonarworks 4 to Reference ID, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The new features have exceeded my expectations and made my workflow much smoother and more enjoyable.
One of the standout additions is the device emulation feature. It's incredibly useful to hear how my mixes will sound on various devices, ensuring they translate well across different listening environments. This capability alone has significantly improved my mixing and mastering process.
The new interface is also a major highlight. It's sleek, intuitive, and user-friendly, making navigation a breeze. The improvements in design have not only enhanced the visual appeal but also the overall usability of the software.
Working with Reference ID has been a delight. The precision and accuracy it offers in room correction are unparalleled, and these new features have only added to its value. I am extremely satisfied with this upgrade and highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their audio production experience.”
Hello Sandi,
Thank you for reaching out!
SoundID Reference is the successor of Reference 4. In addition to the base functionality, it does offer more features as requested by the Reference 4 user base. You can learn more here: https://www.sonarworks.com/blog/product-news/should-i-upgrade-from-sonarworks-reference-4-to-soundid-reference
I hope this helps!
“It's just sad that I had to upgrade because my system wasn't running 4 studio anymore. That's frustrating, but the features of SoundID References are an improvement of the previous iterations.”
Hello,
Thank you for the review!
Yes, due to the fact that Reference 4 has been discontinued and all development efforts are put into its successor - SoundID Reference - we are unable to keep the support for the upcoming OS updates. I hope this makes sense.
However, the upgrade is worthy as it offers most requested features and basic functionality of Reference 4.
I hope this helps!
“Finally I have this incomparably flat, neutral sound in my studio, where I was previously bothered by the resonances and reflections of my visually perfect but acoustically unfavorable room untill the day I applied Sonarworks' tools.
I've been working with Reference 4 for years, I've recently been using SoundID and enjoy the sound every day - whether when producing or listening to sophisticated tracks.”
