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Make your MIXES Sound GREAT on any System - SoundID Reference by Sonarworks
Today we’re taking a look at the Sonarworks later version of their room correction software, SoundID Reference
I’m going to give you an overview of what’s new, share some audio examples and give you my thoughts on who this can help.
Have you ever tried room correction software before?
What did you think?
Let me know (or hit me with your questions) in the comments!
Timestamps
1:35 What’s included
1:45 What it does
4:00 New features
4:10 Software and app
7:35 How to adjust the correction level
9:35 Audio comparisons
12:00 A word of caution
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[@trevornokesmusicltd5357]

Hi Chris, Ive been using both ref 4 & ID most recently as my room is not ideal, this has helped me out loads.

[@JackHaveman]

Hi Chris, Great video. Just ordered ref Id How do I use this system when I have more sets of speakers attached to my interface?

[@tuncayaydn9216]

hi Chris, i am learned to much tricks by watching you. really thank you 🙏🤟 i am using sonarworks reference 4. before, i was in a big trouble with the my low freq.'s. now, i am happy like a baby 🍀

[@mixdownonline]

Great to hear this! You're welcome :-)

[@nmdpa3]

Chris - Try adding the SoundSource software from RogeAmobe to your computer. Once you do that, you can then add the SoundID Reference plugin to SoundSource. This allows you to keep the use of SoundID on your main outs, still at zero (or close) latency and also use it on your DAW monitor bus without having to add SoundID to a bus, etc. in your DAW. SoundSource lets you defnine multiple outputs (main, daw monitor, headphone monitor, etc.). You can then switch SoudSource to the output you are monitoring and within SoundSource, select the SoundID profile you are using (studio monitors, headphones, etc.). Doing it this way, you never have to worry about adding SoundID to the monitor output on your DAW.

[@mixdownonline]

Never worked with SoundSource, looks pretty cool. Not very useful for me since I'm using SoundID as an insert in the Cubase Control Room so I don't need to bypass it when bouncing. And also that its MAC only and I'm on Windows 10. Thanks for sharing though 😀

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

This is a great challenge for me, I'm going to have to look into this. Thanks, Chris!

[@mixdownonline]

You're welcome!

[@neilmavor5890]

I purchased SoundID last fall and it is great. Way fewer trips out to the car to check mixes! LOL Really improved my mixes. Be sure to get your room sounding good with acoustic treatment before using SoundID. Thanks for your great videos, Chris! Always super informative! Cheers!

[@mixdownonline]

Glad you're having success with SoundID :-)

[@samiksax]

For the monitors that does not have speaker calibration sonarworks is a way to go. But folks who use Genelec SAM systems the level of calibration is so accurate and fast and plus grade report for the room correction suggestion is like hiring a top notch acoustician and designing a room. After the speaker are calibrated it stays stored in speaker and also in cloud so need for extra plugins within DAW. Great video

[@mixdownonline]

Thanks for sharing Samik!

[@kdcyp]

Hi Chris, I’ve been using SoundID that I bought with my Adams A7X monitors since late last year and I calibrated those and also my old (now secondary monitors) Alesis M1’s which are 25 years old. I can tell how much SoundID works because when I now switch between the 2 sets of monitors there is very little difference between them, compared with when SoundID is bypassed, then there is a huge difference between the raw/uncorrected speaker sounds. It has been working trouble free until a few days ago when I upgraded from previous Cubase version to the latest small update 12.0.3 then the profiles are all set to my headphone profile and I can’t alter them, amongst other Cubase issues so I’m going to try to downgrade Cubase again as you advised me how, as soon as I get in my studio and hope all returns to normal. This is clearly something that both Steinberg and Sonarworks will work together on to sort out which they will as Sonarworks is relied upon by so many professionals. I’m sure many folk will benefit from your video as always 👍

[@palmal3542]

Sonaworks is great. I use in my home studio and also my work AV suite. Completely different rooms and speakers...but the result is the same...genius!

[@mixdownonline]

Very cool!

[@ShaNadapuram]

Hello sir Can i use other condenser microphone to measure ? (My mic AUDIO TECHNICA AT 2020). Or need this exact mic that comes with sonarworks box ?

[@mixdownonline]

You need a Calibration Type Microphone, a regular condenser microphone won't do it. The sonarworks calibration mic will cost you the same as another calibration mic, but will give you more precision with the calibration. Highly recommended as far as I'm concerned.

[@ShaNadapuram]

@@mixdownonline Thank you sir

[@theeddianproject]

I remember back in the day your control room was pinged and the result was input on a 30-band hardware eq which was locked to stop anychanges.

[@marcelcouture5373]

Best investment I made 2 years ago. Nothing improved more my mixes and masters … besides all your videos !!!

[@mixdownonline]

Great to hear. Marcel! :-)

[@WorldDominationInc]

One Control Room question: In 11 Pro, if I have SoundID on the Control Room inserts section, will it affect audio exports? My understanding is it won’t, but just checking.

[@josefernandoelias3164]

Hi Chris, thank you so much for the videos!.They are great! Regards,

[@mixdownonline]

My pleasure!

[@jean-pierrebeauchamp3407]

Merci Chris j’ai la version 4 et le micro aussi , je l’avais vue dans le passé cette nouvelle version Id mais je vais vérifier ça merci

[@Gcode1]

I don’t understand. Do you tweak your mix based on how it sounds in the emulations? If I use the car emulation and tweak the mix until it sounds good, is that what you’re trying to do?

[@mixdownonline]

Not at all. These are only made IF you want to listen to how it could sound like in a car, for example, and not to make mixing moves until it sounds good. To know if a song sounds good or not in a car, you need to know how pro mixes sounds like in a car too, so referencing is key here.

[@mixdownonline]

With that said, I don't use these emulations when mixing, I only use the room correction side of Sound ID

[@korkenknopfus]

Hello Chris, I checked out and they offer upgrade price for Reference 3 and 4 owners. I wonder if the mic is the same, that is, if one owns the mic for Reference 4 already, it can be used for the new version.

[@mixdownonline]

Yes, you can use your old Sonarworks Mic no problem!

[@fredericascherfeld7595]

Hello Chris ! I'm using reference 4 for now and i was wondering if i can update from reference 4 to soundID (Like eatch n w version or cubase ) or do i have to buy it from scratch ?

[@mixdownonline]

Yes, the upgrade offer is on your Sonarworks account

[@midlifecarisis]

I upgraded and tbh unless there is a specific new feature you want I wouldn't bother. I find Ref 4 much more stable and there are far fewer annoying bugs compared to ref ID

[@marianghioda]

Is this still heavy on processor as their previous versions?

[@mixdownonline]

Not on my side :-)

[@noronsungukiangani6565]

Thanks alot Chris

[@mixdownonline]

Any time!

[@RajanIshan]

How to calibrate SUB with Sound id microphone

[@mixdownonline]

You don't calibrate the sub on its own. You calibrate your speakers with the sub active, that simple

[@samiksax]

@@mixdownonline but when subs are used it needs to be phase aligned with one of the speaker. is it possible in sonarworks??

[@MattZildjian]

do people really mix with the flat target curve? this seems so wrong to me, speakers should not sound flat at the listening position, they should gently curve down. I use SoundID Reference, and I choose the "other" option in translation check and set it to 3db slope which sounds much more natural.

[@nikolakocanofficial5638]

Game changer for me 👍👍👍

[@mixdownonline]

👍 That's awesome!

[@donepearce]

I can't think of any reason to use it as a plugin. You are asking for trouble. The correct place is in the PC drive to the speakers.

[@mixdownonline]

Why am I asking for trouble? PC Drive to the speaker is fine for computer audio, but this is not the same audio drivers used for most DAWs. So Sound ID will do nothing if not inserted as a plugin when working in a DAW. With that said, here's a way better solution that I now use. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWLShJ5jl9ODkNU

[@donepearce]

@@mixdownonline Because this device's purpose is to correct the speakers in your room, not modify a mix. That is why you put it in the monitor chain only - ie in the PC that drives your monitor speakers. It has no function inside the DAW - as long as you remember to disable it before your final mixdown you will be OK, but I guarantee there will be times when you forget to turn it off.

[@mixdownonline]

@@donepearce You're correct, if used on the Mix Bus, you need to de-activate it before bouncing. Like I mentioned in my videos, I work with Cubase Pro and for the safe way to do it is to insert these type of plugins in the Control Room so you can't bounce the effect, only monitor with it :-)

[@Sheriffvlogs]

U forgot to mention that it's supports Dolby Atmos

[@mixdownonline]

Yes, it does. I don't work on Atmos yet though