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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 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
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
Includes SoundID Reference for Headphones
Works in DAW as a plugin + systemwide
Includes custom target curves
Includes binaural in-ear microphone
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)
★★★★★
“I've encountered a problem when sharing a project between a studio with mid-field speakers and another colleague who primarily uses headphones for audio processing. The issue was addressed using Virtual Monitoring and Headphone profile correction. This solution emphasized notes and frequencies that were subdued on headphones, making them more prominent as if played through mid-field speakers.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“Near fields for me sounded the best and most natural and balanced. I mix radio commercials using headphones, and thanks to Virtual Monitoring and Translation Check, I can be confident that they’ll sound great when played in cars.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“I've encountered a problem when sharing a project between a studio with mid-field speakers and another colleague who primarily uses headphones for audio processing. The issue was addressed using Virtual Monitoring and Headphone profile correction. This solution emphasized notes and frequencies that were subdued on headphones, making them more prominent as if played through mid-field speakers.”
‒ review.io
★★★★★
“Near fields for me sounded the best and most natural and balanced. I mix radio commercials using headphones, and thanks to Virtual Monitoring and Translation Check, I can be confident that they’ll sound great when played in cars.”
‒ review.io
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★★★★★
Total game changer!
anonymous, reviews.io
★★★★★
"Amazing product!"
Alexander Petty, reviews.io
★★★★★
"Selecting and ordering what I needed for my home studio was so easy. The software is awesome and easy to use. Thanks!"
Daniel Kiuru-Ribar, reviews.io
“Sonarworks is a world leader in digital speaker and headphone calibration.”
FORBES
“Every engineer hears the world a little differently, our ears deflect sound in unique ways, and that’s always made translating mixes between headphones and studio speakers tricky. Virtual Monitoring Pro finally solved that. It lets me hear my mixes exactly as they sound in my trusted studio, wherever I am. I’ve never been able to make mix decisions this accurately outside my room, it’s like my studio monitors came with me.”
— Koen Heldens on Virtual Monitoring PRO beta
Multi-platinum, American Music Award, and Billboard Music Award winning mixing engineer. XXXTentacion, Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Joe Budden, Missy Elliott, Fat Joe, Rihanna, J-Lo, Run DMC", Dr. Dre, Dreezy, En Vogue, Kid Ink, Lecrae, Sizzla, Timbaland, TLC’s T-Boz, and more
“I’ve come to rely on the SoundID Reference technology to tweak my headphones just to perfection. And now with the new Virtual Monitoring Pro product—man, man, man—it’s like taking my studio on the road, being totally flexible, checking what I created here somewhere else, or the opposite: start somewhere else and finish it here. Seamless—it’s, it’s amazing. Thank you so much for that. I really appreciate it.”
— Richard Furch on Virtual Monitoring PRO beta
6 Grammy Winning Albums out of 23 Nominations Diamond/Multi-Platinum Selling Prince, Jam and Lewis, Tyrese, Frank Ocean, Usher, India.Arie, OutKast, 林俊傑 JJ Lin 鄧紫棋 G.E.M. 蔡健雅 Tanya Chua 蔡依林 Jolin Tsai and many more
“First time I tried the Virtual Monitoring PRO I completely forgot I was wearing headphones.
Now anytime I have a mix to work on, I can just pull it right up no matter where I'm at and get straight to work.”
— Aaron Mattes on Virtual Monitoring PRO beta
Grammy Nominated and RIAA Platinum certified mixing engineer. NLE Choppa, 50 Cent, Young Thug, Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Lil Baby, Polo G and many more
“It was a surreal amazing experience!!! SO many times I thought we were listening to my monitors and I’d take off my headphones and hear silence…. I could barely tell the difference between my speakers in the room, and the capture on the headphones!!! I loved that we could then tweak the sound a little bit as I felt that was the only giveaway, a minor EQ adjustment to the top end, and then BOOM I could not tell the difference between my speakers and my headphones AT ALL!! I could not stop laughing and smiling with glee!!! Absolutely amazing!!!”
— Jason Soudah on Virtual Monitoring PRO beta
Composer, Songwriter, Vocalist, Mixer, Producer, Hans Zimmer's composer. The Kill Room (2023), Johnny & Clyde (2023) and Acapulco (2021).
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for Virtual Monitoring PRO?
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What are the requirements for Virtual Monitoring PRO?
See full system and license requirements here.
When will I get access to the Virtual Monitoring PRO features?
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When will I get access to the Virtual Monitoring PRO features?
Virtual Monitoring PRO is available to pre-order from October 21 to November 11. Here's what's going to happen after the purchase:
-> Hardware & license are delivered: The binaural microphone is shipped out (physical products are typically delivered within 5 business days), and license/upgrade details are provided (follow the instructions in the license delivery email).
-> Start using the available software features: Start using the currently available SoundID Reference features for headphone calibration, and the Virtual Monitoring Add-on features for speaker & consumer device simulations on your headphones (the VM Add-on functionality is included in VM PRO). Learn more here: Setting up with SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring
-> Virtual Monitoring PRO unlocks on November 11: The VM PRO software update is released - install the update to activate and unlock the VM PRO features.
Note: Virtual Monitoring PRO won't be available at a discount during this year's Black Friday sale. The pre-order discount offer ends on November 11, 2025, 5:00 AM, PT.
Can I upgrade from existing license?
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Can I upgrade from 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.
What's the difference between VM Add-on and VM PRO?
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What's the difference between VM Add-on and VM PRO?
→ Virtual Monitoring PRO: Ultra-realistic simulation of your room or any other environment (stereo) on headphones. Requires any over-ear headphones (calibrated or not) and the SoundID Reference In-ear binaural Microphone. Also includes the Virtual Monitoring Add-on features.
→ Virtual Monitoring Add-on: Apply pre-made spatial speaker & consumer device simulation presets on headphones. Works with SoundID Reference headphone calibration (requires Sonarworks-supported headphones).
Is there a free trial available?
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Is there a free trial available?
→ Virtual Monitoring Add-on: Yes, a free trial is available; see how to start your free trial here.
→ Virtual Monitoring PRO: No, a trial is not available, as VM PRO requires the SoundID binaural in-ear microphone to function.
Is there an EDU license version for Virtual Monitoring PRO?
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Is there an EDU license version for Virtual Monitoring PRO?
No, an education license is currently not available for Virtual Monitoring PRO.
Can I use the SoundID binaural in-ear microphone for other purposes?
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Can I use the SoundID binaural in-ear microphone for other purposes?
The SoundID binaural in-ear microphone has been designed specifically for the measurement process with Virtual Monitoring PRO - we do not recommend using the microphones for other purposes. However, it is a USB-C class-compliant audio device - feel free to experiment!
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