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Upgrade your SoundID Reference

Upgrade To Soundid Reference For Speakers And Headphones

Upgrade from SoundID Reference for Headphones to SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones

€179.00
Upgrade To Soundid Reference For Multichannel

Upgrade from SoundID Reference for Speakers and Headphones to SoundID Reference for Multichannel

€249.00
SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring PRO kit with binaural mic and USB‑C interface, shown with software window and studio monitors.

Upgrade from SoundID Reference (any product) to Virtual Monitoring PRO with Binaural Microphone

€159.00

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Virtual Monitoring Add-on

Add-ons

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Virtual Monitoring Add-on

€49.00
Monitor controller software showing SoundID headphone correction graph for Neumann NDH 30, with bypass and enable controls visible.

Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on

€79.00
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ORIA Mini Room Correction System Add-on Bundle

€398.00
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ORIA Mini Room Correction Add-on

€99.00

Upgrade from Reference 4 or 3

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Upgrade from Sonarworks Reference 4 Headphone to SoundID Reference for Headphones

€39.00
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Upgrade from Sonarworks Reference 4 Studio Edition to SoundID Reference for Speakers & Headphones

€89.00
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Upgrade from Sonarworks Reference 4 Studio Edition to SoundID Reference for Multichannel

€299.00

Upgrade Process

How to upgrade from Reference 4 or 3

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Step 1

Create a Sonarworks user account

To upgrade your license you should first create a user account

Create an account
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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.

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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.

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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?

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 to a Speaker license if you already have SoundID Reference for Headphones?

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?

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 Sonarworks Support with a request to extend your trial.

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 Translation 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?"