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As audio engineering and music technology programs across the United States begin to experience unprecedented growth, audio innovators Sonarworks [AES booth 313] have addressed a pressing need that faces virtually all students, educators and audio curriculums: accurate audio translation. With a plethora of quality speakers and headphones on the market, as well as listening environments of vastly different sizes, materials and dimensions, Sonarworks' Reference 4 software is able to digitally calibrate audio signals so they remain accurate and remove unwanted sonic coloration — regardless of the audio source or listening environment.

Latvian audio software developers Sonarworks have just announced the addition of 17 new supported headphone models for their best-in-class audio calibration software Reference 4. The addition of these new models -- which include headphones from existing supported manufacturers such as Sony, Sennheiser, and JBL as well as new additions from House of Marley, Taotronics, and Brainwavz -- bring the total count of supported headphones up to 247, a number which Sonarworks says will continue to increase. The new supported models come in both wired and wireless configurations as well as a variety of price points, making Reference 4 more accessible to engineers on-the-go than ever before.

European audio software innovator Sonarworks announced that is has completed a 5 million Euro Series A round of financing. The financing was co-led by Karma Ventures (Estonia) and Practica Capital (Lithuania), with participation from Revo Capital (Turkey), SuperAngel (Estonia), ProksCapital and Imprimatur (Latvia).

European audio software innovator Sonarworks has appointed Tarif Sayed to the position of Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, while extending its presence in the U.S. and Asian markets. In his new role, Sayed will focus on Sonarworks consumer licensing business and strategic partnerships on a worldwide basis with the goal of delivering the ultimate, personalized sound experience — across any device.

Sonarworks, the European sound calibration software developers, have just announced the launch of a public research project designed to fine-tune the calibration of their award winning apps for individual listener preference. The Sound Preference Research Project, which is currently underway globally, allows users to audition music samples with different sound settings in a simple A/B assessment to choose the sound they prefer most. Based on the user input AI algorithm predicts the best possible sound settings for that user. The Research Project is currently open to all, with integration into Sonarworks' True-Fi mobile app planned for the end of Q2, 2019.

Pioneering audio calibration software company Sonarworks has announced the launch of its new Sonarworks True-Fi mobile app at CES 2019 [Tech West, Venetian Suites, Booth #31-209]. The revolutionary mobile app, which provides audio calibration references on both iOS and Android for nearly 300 headphone models, has already launched in 'early access' and will be available for purchase later this year in the App Store and Google Play at a price of $3.99 USD per month, or as a lifetime license for $99 USD. Existing Sonarworks customers who already own the desktop version will be provided a free upgrade option to a lifetime license for the mobile app.

European audio software developer Sonarworks [Booth ACC North, 19312, Anaheim Convention Center] will be demonstrating its award-winning Reference 4 studio monitor and headphone calibration software during the 2019 NAMM Show next month. Reference 4, the only solution on the market that offers both speaker and headphone calibration, has over 30,000 users around the world and solves the industry-wide problem of sonic discrepancies in monitoring systems. The software is used by industry thought leaders including CRAS, Pyramind, ICON Collective, IO Music Academy and others.

Innovative European audio software developer Sonarworks announced that it will offer a spectacular 40% Black Friday discount off of its groundbreaking True-Fi headphone calibration software. For four days only, between November 23 and November 26 on Shopify, music lovers will be able to access the full desktop version of True-Fi, and also gain 'early access' to the company's forthcoming mobile application at no additional charge on November 29th.

Sonarworks, the revolutionary audio calibration software company, announced that its consumer application True-Fi has achieved a significant milestone, and now supports 232 different headphone models ranging from common consumer models from familiar manufacturers like Panasonic, Pioneer, and Behringer to gaming headsets and wireless earbuds. In addition, this True-Fi update features support of several gaming headsets as the company continues to expand its customer base.

Mark Needham needs no introduction for most people in the recording industry. A Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer and engineer, he has worked with the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Elton John as well as more recent acts including The Killers and Imagine Dragons. Clients are drawn to Needham for his innate mixing sensibilities and his relentless drive to help artists convey the unique emotional dimensions of their tunes. As an accomplished painter might rely on a discriminating set of brushes and nuanced colors, Needham relies on his own toolkit for mixing and monitoring — which for three years has included Sonarworks Reference software.