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Experience studio-quality monitoring with Sonarworks SoundID Reference for headphones and the Apollo monitor correction add-on. This software bundle transforms your existing headphones into a calibrated reference system, delivering consistently accurate sound in any environment. Whether tracking, mixing or mastering, you'll enjoy neutral, flat frequency response—emulating high-end studio monitors.

Calibration Profiles for Over 500 Headphone Models

SoundID Reference comes loaded with calibration presets tailored for more than 500 popular headphone models. Simply select your headphones from the extensive database and the software applies precision filters that correct the frequency response. You'll instantly hear a dramatic improvement, with a neutral, uncolored sound that lets you make clear decisions during critical mixing sessions.

Flexible Filtering Modes Shape Your Experience

SoundID offers three distinct filter modes to suit your workflow. Zero Latency provides real-time monitoring with minimal delay, ideal for tracking. The Mixed mode balances latency and quality for mixing situations. And the Linear Phase setting prioritizes precision over latency, perfect for mastering or detailed listening sessions where time alignment is crucial.

Powerful Processing Tools Enhance Your Monitoring

Go beyond basic calibration with SoundID's additional signal processing controls. The Mono feature sums the left and right channels for pinpointing phase issues. The Dry/Wet knob blends the direct and processed signals for comparing your adjustments. And the Safe Headroom limiter protects your ears from sudden volume spikes during long sessions.

Integrated Control and Versatile Compatibility

For seamless operation, the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on enables running SoundID's calibration directly on your Apollo X audio interface hardware. You also get MIDI mapping and customizable user presets for quickly recalling settings. And with included standalone, plugin and Apollo versions, SoundID Reference is compatible with virtually any DAW and workflow on Mac or PC.

Sonarworks SoundID Ref for Headphones with Apollo

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  • Ready-to-use headphone calibration for 500+ models
  • Three filter modes: Zero Latency, Mixed and Linear Phase
  • Additional DSP processing controls: Mono, Dry/Wet and Safe Headroom
  • MIDI mapping in the SoundID Reference app for various controls
  • User Presets in the SoundID Reference app for switching quickly between predefined output device/channel pair combinations

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What's included
  • Activation key for the SoundID Reference product license: the product can be activated and used on three devices
  • Activation key for the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on product license: the product can be activated and used on three devices
  • SoundID Reference standalone app for Headphones (ASIO, WASAPI, APO, HAL)
  • SoundID Reference DAW plugin for Headphones (AU, VST2, VST3, AAX)
  • Averaged profiles for 500+ supported headphone models
  • Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on for integrated functionality with Apollo X devices
Prerequisite Requirements
  • Any of the following supported Apollo X audio interfaces: Apollo X Gen 1: Apollo Twin X Duo/Quad, Apollo Twin X USB, Apollo x4, Apollo x6, Apollo x8, Apollo x8p, Apollo x16
  • Apollo X Gen 2: Apollo Twin X Duo/Quad, Apollo x4, Apollo x6, Apollo x8, Apollo x8p, Apollo x16, Apollo x16D
  • UAD Console app v1.2.1 (or newer) installed, and UAD-2 Software v11.5.1 (or newer) installed

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