“I was already convinced by Reference4 to fix some small acoustic issues in my treated homestudio.
What I really like in the new software is the possibility to hear how my mix would translate in a car, on laptop speakers or on ear buds without having to render a test-mixdown or even leave my DAW.
A real time saving feature!
Thank you Sonarworks for the great work!”
“I am delighted. A few years ago I bought Reference 4 mainly for playback purposes, specialy room equalisation and it did this job very well. However I must listen with hearingaids due to hearing loss: those do a good job but they must be fine tuned with tone control. At that Reference 4 was just basic. And at that SondID is great, offering all the flexibility and efficiency required. Magnificent product. Congratulations.”
“Did my upgrade. Oder # SW-EU-44112. You sent me an email with an upgrade code. Your website does not accept said code. Even though I love the new version, it’s still running as demo. I sent a support request a week ago. No response.”
“Tried to upgrade from the previous version but it wouldn't let me because it couldn't find the old license. Contacted tech support twice but got no response. Now the trial has expired and I can't use the software at all. Need better customer support.”
“Sound ID is definitely a new level in the evolution of SonarWorks. I love the resizeable interface, the larger output level adjustment, the fact that you can now select a range to correct vs. the entire spectrum, and you can more easily switch between profiles. Sound is great, the measurement software is still great.
What I don't like: The EQ. I felt the curves that Reference 4 had were very limited, but I did use the B&K 1974 curve. Sonarworks attempted a new method for creating curves in SoundID, but the controls are fiddly, and the filters are not accurate enough to re-create curves that would benefit mastering engineers or audiophiles, such as the B&K1974, or perhaps Bob Katz': flat from 0Hz to 1kHz, then slope downward toward 20kHz in a linear fashion. If the EQ were full-screen capable, or perhaps would allow the use of an external EQ VST plugin, now THAT would be phenomenal! That way, you could use any EQ plugin you wish, and I have some I truly would use for this purpose.”
