SoundID Virtual Monitoring PRO
Room Cloning: A Revolution in Headphone Mixing.
A simple 10-minute DIY process. Studio-accurate headphone mixing for life.
Awards
Clone your studio to any over-ear headphones
4 easy steps from unboxing to mixes that translate anywhere
Step 1
Unbox & Install
→ Unpack the binaural in-ear microphone
→ Install SoundID Reference software
→ Activate your license
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
→ 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.
Make reliable decisions wherever you produce, mix, or edit.
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.
★★★★★
“This is really fun! Its cool, I feel like I can teleport to any of my favorite places.”
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★★★★★
“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.”
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★★★★★
“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.”
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★★★★★
“It works really well and I highly recommend it to all professionals.”
‒ reviews.io
★★★★★
“Solid Purchase. I love Sonarworks products because they simply work.”
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★★★★★
“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.”
‒ reviews.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.”
‒ reviews.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.”
‒ reviews.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!”
‒ reviews.io
★★★★★
“Let me clone a space, really made the diffirence in trusting my mixes.”
‒ reviews.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 :)”
‒ reviews.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
Pricing
Virtual Monitoring PRO
With Binaural Microphone
Ultra-realistic room cloning technology on headphones
Includes binaural in-ear microphone
Works on any over-ear headphones
Includes custom target curves
Includes SoundID Reference for Headphones
Works in DAW as a plugin + systemwide
| Upgrade from SoundID Reference with Virtual Monitoring (formerly Add-on)
Includes Virtual Monitoring PRO features and USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone (hardware component)
| Upgrade from SoundID Reference
Includes Virtual Monitoring PRO features and USB binaural in-ear measurement microphone (hardware component)
Base version for average profile simulations. Includes SoundID Reference for Headphones.
Compare functionality
Both versions include a permanent SoundID Reference for Headphones license
New
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
Sonarworks SoundID Reference products used and loved by Grammy-Awarded Engineers worldwide
★★★★★
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
"When I first heard about Virtual Monitoring Pro, I was interested, but skeptical. The setup is quick, software-guided, and surprisingly simple. Within minutes, I was listening to mixes "in my room"… on headphones and the results were wild. It really feels like I’m sitting right here, even when I’m not."
— Dana Nielsen on SoundID VM PRO
Grammy-nominated producer, mixer, and engineer. SZA, Slayer, Post Malone, Adele, Rihanna, Smashing Pumpkins, The Avett Brothers, Kanye West, Neil Young, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, Justin Timberlake, Santana, System of a Down, Neil Diamond
"I’ve used VM PRO across my 3 studios and settled on the mix room in Nashville - I find it great. It’s a big help when I’m flying and listening to tracks, and also in my other rooms to keep things consistent from room to room. Great work."
— Mark Needham on SoundID VM PRO
Multi-Platinum Mixer, producer and engineer, 12 Grammy® nominations. Fleetwood Mac, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Chris Isaak, John Hiatt, Michelle Branch, P!nk, O.A.R., Neon Trees, Shakira, Pete Yorn, Bloc Party, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Starbenders, and many more
"It was unbelievable. I tried it out and was shocked by how accurate it was. This is a great piece of equipment and software that I want to take on the road. It helps people work in separate spaces while still hearing very similar results. I’d love to use it on the go."
— Alvin Wee on SoundID VM PRO
Grammy-winning music, film, and video game mixing engineer. Known for Encanto (2021), Predator: Badlands (2025) and The Meg (2018)
"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 SoundID VM PRO
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
"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 SoundID VM PRO
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 SoundID VM PRO
Composer, Songwriter, Vocalist, Mixer, Producer, Hans Zimmer's composer. The Kill Room (2023), Johnny & Clyde (2023) and Acapulco (2021).
"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 SoundID VM PRO
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
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!
Best if you need professional-grade ultra realistic accuracy of your own trusted room