Upgrading from Reference 4 or 3 to SoundID Reference
Working with Reference
Upgrade pricing and options
Upgrade from Reference 3 or 4 to SoundID Reference is a paid option, see table below for your specific update uption
Reference 4 Headphone Edition
or Reference 3 Headphone plug-in
→
SoundID Reference for Headphones
$ 39
Reference 4 Headphone Edition
or Reference 3 Headphone plug-in
→
SoundID Reference for Headphones
+ Virtual Monitoring Add-on
$ 88
Reference 4 Studio Edition
or Reference 3 Speaker plug-in
→
SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones
$ 89
Reference 4 Studio Edition
or Reference 3 Speaker plug-in
→
SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones
+ Virtual Monitoring Add-on
$ 138
Reference 4 Studio Edition
or Reference 3 Speaker plug-in
→
SoundID Reference for Multichannel
$ 299
Reference 4 Studio Edition
or Reference 3 Speaker plug-in
→
SoundID Reference for Multichannel
+ Virtual Monitoring Add-on
$ 348
What’s new?
Reference has gotten even better
The latest update includes long-awaited custom target and translation check features, along with multiple user interface and driver improvements.
See what’s newUpgrade Process
How to upgrade
Step 1
Create a Sonarworks user account
To upgrade your license you should first create a user account
Step 2
Register your current license activation key
Once you have created an account, select the Register key or code button at the bottom of the accounts page and add your Reference 3 or 4 key.
Step 3
Add your upgrade code
Once you have added your Reference 3 or 4 key. You can add the upgrade code you have received upon the purchase in email.
Step 4
Activate Reference on this device
Click on the "Activate on this device" button. It will bring up the SoundID Reference software and activate the license.
Frequently asked questions
How to upgrade Reference 4 and Reference 3 to SoundID Reference?
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How to upgrade Reference 4 and Reference 3 to SoundID Reference?
We have provided multiple upgrade options for customers who already own a Reference 3 or Reference 4 license and in this article, we will explain how to perform them.
Read the full walk-trough in our support center →
How to upgrade SoundID Reference for Headphones to a full version?
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How to upgrade SoundID Reference for Headphones to a full version?
If you already have SoundID Reference for Headphones and looking for an upgrade to SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones or Multichannel, please, visit our store and check for the upgrade options.
Can I try before I buy if I already have previous software version?
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Can I try before I buy if I already have previous software version?
Yes, you can try out fully functional software 21-day free. SoundID Reference trial can run in parallel with Reference 4. If you already used your trial but would like to re-consider, please reach out to Support with a request to extend your trial.
What are the differences between Reference 4 and SoundID Reference?
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What are the differences between Reference 4 and SoundID Reference?
SoundID Reference is the recent successor of Reference 4 software. Our latest software version delivers the same consistently accurate reference sound so you can trust every mixing decision. But with the new update, we have added new features like translations check and powerful custom target curve adjustments and made significant improvements to even further improve your workflow. Find out more in our blog article "Should I upgrade to SoundID Reference?"