“The main reason convincing me to upgrade was the "Translation check". Other than that, I feel like you shouldn't upgrade. You essentially get the "Flat target" with Reference 4, which is the main reason, I believe, that you buy the product. There have been major updates and fixes since Reference 4 (4.4.9.11) under the hood so to speak, but as an overview, I'd say there isn't much of a difference to what they do. SoundID does the same thing, only better, I suppose with a few added features and minor UI redesign. I don't use the "Dolby" target mode, and I rarely use the "Custom Target" mode, so think I actually would have been perfectly fine with Reference 4, in conjunction with my MixCubes.”
Hello,
Thank you for the review!
SoundID Reference is a successor to Reference 4. It implements many additional features that might come in handy for both a music producer and a listener. The upgrade for this product is worth it if you require the extra features - Translation check and Custom target modes. In addition, the UI has been improved, there are integration options available with supported devices and it is compatible with newer devices whereas Reference 4 will require the Rosetta environment to run on the M-series devices.
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!
“I am new to using Sonarworks, the SoundID upgrade is useful with profiles to test what a mix would sound like played back on a laptop, smartphone etc... Easy to flick between once you set up profiles and importantly a list of profiles for headphones. (I made some very inexpensive headphones quite usable)”
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out!
You can upgrade from your existing Educational license to a multichannel license via your user account: www.sonarworks.com/account/login
The valid upgrade would be from SoundID Reference Speakers and Headphones to Multichannel available at our store here:
https://store.sonarworks.com/products/upgrade-from-soundid-reference-for-speakers-and-headphones-to-soundid-reference-for-multichannel-download-only
Keep in mind that the sale will end quite soon.
I hope this helps!
Hello,
Thank you for the review!
It would be great if you could let us know the compatibility issues with Logic Pro by submitting a support request here: https://soundid-reference.support.sonarworks.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Please provide as much detail about the issue and your hardware and we will help you to get started!
Hope this helps!
“I like all the new options to model different reference speakers. That was something I appreciated in earlier versions that got removed. I'm glad to see them back and expanded.”
