YOUR Studio on YOUR Headphones. Anywhere.
NEW Virtual Monitoring PRO
Create the Most Realistic Room Simulation Ever - On Your Headphones With New Virtual Monitoring PRO version.
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Virtual Monitoring
Best if you want instant mix translation across common listening spaces.
Virtual Monitoring PRO
Best if you need professional-grade ultra realistic accuracy of your own trusted room
Produce Superior Mixes on Headphones That Translate Everywhere with Realistic Studio and Device Simulations
Realistic simulations - from near, mid, and far-field speakers calibrated to a reliable flat reference sound, to spatial simulations of cars, laptops, TVs, and smartphones
Measure Your Studio with a Precise Binaural Microphone - Create an Ultra-Realistic Copy of Its Sound on Your Headphones
Carry your trusted studio sound anywhere you go. Create personalized translation check spaces, or measure your unique acoustic environments like your car or room.
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Recreate your trusted studio sound on your over-ear headphones wherever you go.
Create multiple profiles that mirror any studio or monitoring environment on your headphones.
Includes binaural in-ear microphone and guided measurement process - fifteen minutes, lifetime value
Simulate other monitoring environments like cars or living rooms for confident mix translation anywhere.
How does Virtual Monitoring PRO work?
Ultra-precise simulations of high-quality near-, mid-, and far-field setups.
Step 1
Get Virtual Monitoring PRO
→ Buy Virtual Monitoring PRO or upgrade from any existing SoundID Reference version
→ Get a license key and the binaural in-ear measurement microphone
Step 2
Prepare all gear
→ Prepare over-ear headphones
→ Be present in the room to capture
→ Connect the SoundID USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone.
Step 3
Capture Your Personalized Profile
Follow the easy, intuitive 10-minute step-by-step process to capture your personal room profile in minutes.
Step 4
Apply Your Profile
→ Save your room profile
→ Load it in SoundID Reference app or a DAW plugin
→ Take your speaker sound everywhere
What you'll need to create Virtual Monitoring PRO profile:
→ Access the stereo system you wish to capture for measurement
→ SoundID USB binaural in-ear microphone
→ Soundcard with separate speaker and headphone outputs
Please check this article for full system requirements.
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Both versions include a permanent SoundID Reference for Headphones license
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Virtual Monitoring
Virtual Monitoring PRO
Spatial Room Simulation on Your Headphones
3 speaker simulations: near, mid, and far-field
7 consumer device simulations: Phone, Laptop, TV, and more.
3 car simulation presets
Ultra-realistic, personalized simulation of your room
Ultra-realistic, personalized simulation of other acoustic environments you visit
Required gear
Any of 500+ Sonarworks-supported headphones
Any over-ear headphones (headphone calibration not needed)
Sonarworks binaural in-ear measurement microphone (included)
Access to the room for measurement
Supported environments
Stereo
Stereo
Application of the simulation
Plugin & system-wide
Plugin & system-wide
Pricing
Virtual Monitoring
Average profile simulations
21-day free trial available
Includes SoundID Reference for Headphones
Works in DAW as a plugin + systemwide
Includes custom target curves
*Virtual Monitoring doesn’t include a binaural in-ear measurement microphone.
Virtual Monitoring PRO With Binaural Microphone
Ultra-precise and realistic copy of your room
Includes SoundID Reference for Headphones
Works in DAW as a plugin + systemwide
Includes custom target curves
Includes binaural in-ear microphone
Works on any over-ear headphones
Includes Virtual Monitoring PRO features and USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone (hardware component)
Includes Virtual Monitoring PRO features and USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone (hardware component)
★★★★★
“This is really fun! Its cool, I feel like I can teleport to any of my favorite places.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“After the first measurement, I started listening to music with headphones. After a while, I switched the sound source switch on the studio monitor control and couldn't understand why nothing was happening. Of course! I slapped my forehead, because I was listening to music through Virtual Monitoring PRO. I completely forgot that I was wearing headphones.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“PRO is much better because it was measured in my space and translates much better to headphones for a better overall binaural experience. I’m glad they had the option to calibrate to the room with existing SoundID profiles as well, I was worried that might not be a feature but I was very pleased to find it had already been thought of. I haven’t had a chance to use PRO on any projects yet but I’m excited to put it to use.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“It works really well and I highly recommend it to all professionals.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“Solid Purchase. I love Sonarworks products because they simply work.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“Now, besides that, I can only say that I'm ABSOLUTELY mindblown. I'm a huge sound audiophile and I always seek these technologies. I'm an owner of VSX, and when reading about Virtual Monitoring, I was seeing mixed reviews. So when I read about the PRO, and that it would be easier to see if it actually works because you're extracting the sound of a system you know very well, I went for it.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“All I can say is that I'm simply mindblown. Like with the sonarworks reference for speakers I remember spending some good 20-30 minutes doing it. With this one? It's literally 2 quick frequency sweeps and that's it.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“I was not sure how to get up and running as I also had Apollo Correction Software. Once I got through the technical hoops (in part due to customer support), I was navigating with confidence. The measurement process was almost surreal. Once you hear the results, it truly is unbelievable. I literally cannot hear the difference. I am stoked to bring my home studio with me everywhere I go.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“I love how the ear pieces fit and it is so cool to be able to record spaces that I know in real life!”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“Let me clone a space, really made the diffirence in trusting my mixes.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“This is an excellent, innovative and a high quality solution for those, who need to virtualise their listening environments. I'm also curious (and still to find out) if the hardware can also be used for other HRTF-related activities, something akin to a dummy head, but with yours truly own :)”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“Sonarworks Virtual Monitoring has been a genuinely useful addition to my mixing workflow. It gives me a clearer sense of how my mixes translate across different listening environments without needing multiple physical setups. The interface is straightforward, the presets are practical, and it helps reduce guesswork during critical decisions. A very effective tool for improving mix confidence and translation.”
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Virtual Monitoring PRO in Action: How-To Guides & Influencer Reviews
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between VM and VM PRO?
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What's the difference between VM and VM PRO?
Virtual Monitoring is an extension to the SoundID Reference software, available in two versions:
→ Virtual Monitoring (Add-on): Apply pre-made spatial simulation presets of speakers & consumer devices on headphones. Works with SoundID Reference headphone calibration (requires Sonarworks-supported headphones).
→ Virtual Monitoring PRO: Ultra-realistic simulation of your own room or any other environment (stereo) on headphones. Requires any over-ear headphones (no headphone calibration needed) and the SoundID Reference In-ear Binaural Microphone. Also includes the Virtual Monitoring Add-on features.
What are the system requirements?
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What are the system requirements?
Virtual Monitoring (Add-on):
→ Supported operating system:
macOS 11 Big Sur (or higher).
Windows 10 (or higher).
→ Stable internet connection (offline use not supported).
→ SoundID Reference + Virtual Monitoring Add-on product licenses.
→ Sonarworks-supported headphones.
Virtual Monitoring PRO:
→ Supported operating system:
macOS 11 Big Sur (or higher).
Windows 10 (or higher).
→ Stable internet connection (offline use not supported).
→ SoundID Reference + Virtual Monitoring PRO product licenses.
→ A dedicated USB-C port to connect the SoundID Binaural in-ear measurement microphone.
→ Any over-ear headphones (no headphone calibration needed).
→ An audio interface with separate speaker and headphone outputs.
→ 44.1 KHz sample rate for the Virtual Monitoring PRO measurement process.
Do I need the binaural mic for VM PRO if I already own a Sonarworks measurement mic?
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Do I need the binaural mic for VM PRO if I already own a Sonarworks measurement mic?
Yes, the SoundID Binauraul In-ear Microphone is required, as it is specifically designed for the Virtual Monitoring PRO measurements. Sonarworks speaker measurement microphones (XREF and MREF) are incompatible with VM PRO. Learn more here.
The binaural microphone is included in all VM PRO purchases (not available separately).
Can I create the VM PRO profile with speaker calibration applied?
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Can I create the VM PRO profile with speaker calibration applied?
Yes, if you're already using SoundID Reference speaker calibration, you have two options:
→ Capture the raw sound of your room & speakers - no calibration applied.
→ Capture the room & speakers with calibration applied - load your existing .swproj speaker calibration profile during the VM PRO measurement process.
Can I upgrade to VM from an existing license?
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Can I upgrade to VM from an existing license?
Yes,there are two upgrade paths available for existing license owners (see the pricing section above):
→ For existing SoundID Reference license owners (any version): Upgrade from SoundID Reference to Virtual Monitoring PRO.
→ For existing Virtual Monitoring Add-on license owners: Upgrade from Virtual Monitoring Add-on to Virtual Monitoring PRO.
Is there a free trial available?
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Is there a free trial available?
→ Virtual Monitoring Add-on: A free trial for SoundID Reference with all Add-ons is available in your Sonarworks Account.
→ Virtual Monitoring PRO: A free trial is not available, as it requires hardware (the SoundID Binaural In-ear Microphone).
Can I use VM with my SoundID Reference EDU license?
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Can I use VM with my SoundID Reference EDU license?
Yes, if you own an existing SoundID Reference EDU base license, both Virtual Monitoring Add-on and Virtual Monitoring PRO can be used with it.
Can I use the EREF binaural microphone to create headphone calibration profiles, or for other needs?
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Can I use the EREF binaural microphone to create headphone calibration profiles, or for other needs?
The SoundID binaural in-ear microphone has been designed specifically for the measurement process with Virtual Monitoring PRO. It is not possible to create headphone calibration profiles with it, and we do not recommend using this microphone for other purposes.
However, it is a USB-C class-compliant audio device, and it will be available as an input option in the I/O settings of various applications - feel free to experiment!