
Sonarworks reference 3 bundle software license#
Both bundles contain one measurement software license and two plug-in licenses. A download only license is currently 229.00 EUR / 299.00 USD.

Sonarworks offers a bundled version with a custom calibrated measurement microphone for 269.00 EUR / 345.00 USD. A measurement microphone is required to use the software.
Sonarworks reference 3 bundle trial#
The company is currently offering a free and fully functional 21-day software trial of the Sonarworks Reference 3 software. The DAW plug-in is available for both OSX and Windows. PC users can use version 2.2, which will be upgraded free of charge to 3.0 in spring 2015. Sonarworks Reference 3 measurement software is currently available for Mac. When the plugin is enabled, the monitors are calibrated towards a chosen reference. The filter is then opened with a plug-in in DAW just before sending a signal out to the monitors.

Reference 3 then analyzes the data and produces a filter profile for the studio. The calibration process is simple: first measurements are made in the studio with a measurement microphone. We do of course have some basic support in place for them. Keep in mind though that versions 4.3 and lower are not supported - all active development on them has stopped. For example, running Reference 4 on macOS 10.11 or lower is possible using older versions. The processing plugin has a filter engine that is specifically designed for audio calibration in a studio setting with a choice of linear, mixed, and minimum phase filters to suit the task at hand. However, there can be numerous reasons for using older versions of Reference instead. During the measurement process, the software automatically detects the microphone position in the room, making the process much easier and the results more consistent. Reference 3 utilizes a proprietary Perceived Acoustic Power Frequency Response (PAPFR) technology that measures and analyzes sound the way humans actually hear it. Reference 3 is designed to let anyone to do the complete studio calibration process, with a visual step-by-step workflow, in less than 15 minutes. In addition to the software, the bundle includes a measurement microphone that can help you generate a significantly improved sound setup in less than 20 minutes.

Sonarworks has released their newest speaker calibration software for sound studios and home recording, Sonarworks Reference 3. The Sonarworks SoundID Reference Speaker & Headphones Bundle is ideal for calibrating studio speakers and over 280 supported headphone models from various manufacturers.
