SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring Add-on (Download)

Transform your headphones into every monitoring environment you need. Experience accurate spatial simulations of professional studio monitors and real-world playback systems - all through your headphones.

What is the Virtual Monitoring Add-on?

The Virtual Monitoring Add-on takes headphone mixing to the professional level by delivering the most accurate spatial simulation of stereo studio speakers directly through your headphones.

Move beyond the typical "inside your head" headphone experience and gain the depth, richness, and spatial accuracy of larger studio monitors in a well-treated control room.

⚠️ Base Licence Required

A permanent SoundID Reference license is required to use this add-on. This add-on cannot work on its own. Each of the three versions works:

• SoundID Reference For Headphones
• SoundID Reference For Speakers & Headphones
  
• SoundID Reference For Multichannel (all functions included)

Revolutionary Spatial Simulation

🎧 Professional Studio Monitor Simulation

• Realistic spatial simulations of high-quality near, mid, and far field stereo speakers
• Calibrated to a flat SoundID Reference sound for reliable accuracy
• Eliminates the typical “in-your-head” feeling of conventional headphone monitoring
• True stereo imaging with proper width, depth, and positioning

📱 Real-World Translation Check

• 10 enhanced spatial simulations of consumer playback devices
• Test your mix on cars, laptops, phones, and TVs without leaving your studio
• Realistic spatial characteristics of everyday listening environments
• Better mix translation across various playback systems

Professional Features

✓ Complete Studio Monitoring Suite

• Near-field monitors: Accurate close-field reference simulation
• Mid-field monitors: Professional mixing room experience
• Far-field monitors: Large studio monitor perspective
• Consumer device simulation: Real-world playback scenarios

✓ Universal Compatibility

• Works with 500+ supported headphones from the industry-leading database
• Compatible with individually calibrated headphone profiles
• Functions in both the DAW plugin and the standalone application
• Apply to all content played on your machine

✓ Enhanced Mixing Workflow

• Instant environment switching for quick A/B comparisons
• Professional mix translation without physical monitor switching
• Consistent reference across different headphones
• Superior mixing results that translate everywhere

Who It's For

• Professional mixing engineers working primarily on headphones
• Home studio producers without access to treated monitoring rooms
• Mobile audio professionals mixing in various locations
• Content creators requiring reliable mix translation
• Musicians and producers seeking professional monitoring accuracy
• Audio professionals working in acoustically challenging environments

System Requirements

• Basic licence: SoundID Reference licence required (any version: For Headphones, For Speaker Headphones or For Multichannel)
• Operating Systems:
  • Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • macOS 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia
• Internet Connection: Stable internet connection (offline use not supported)
• Headphones: Sonarworks-supported or Individually Calibrated Headphones are required. Check the complete list of supported headphone models on the Sonarworks compatibility page.
• Supported Formats: Standalone application, VST/VST3/AU/AAX plugins

Licensing & Activation

• Automatic integration with your existing SoundID Reference installation
• Multi-device support: Can be activated on all machines (up to 3) where your main SoundID Reference licence is activated
• Unified management through your Sonarworks Account