Hello,
what happened to the (flawlessly working) Linux version? The change log lists it as available (since 4.15) and it could be downloaded from the download page just until the change to "SoundID Reference"... The non availability of the Linux version and the unwillingness of Sonarworks to provide answers (whether the Reference 4 Linux version will continue to work after upgrading to SoundID Reference) is THE reason, I will not upgrade to SoundID Reference...
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Hi Arnd,
Thanks for the post and apologies for the lag in response time here!
The Linux format of the VST plugin was available in Reference 4 as a Beta version. This subject was discussed internally before the SoundID Reference launch, and unfortunately, we have decided to discontinue it. The reason is that we don't have the resources to develop a proper and officially supported version of SoundID Reference on Linux.
This subject might be revisited at some point in the future (especially if a lot of user interest is present) but at the moment there are no plans to develop a Linux version.
I was using Reference for Linux everyday for Work... and bought yesterday SoundID couse i thought there is a Linux Version too... and i am realy disappointed that there is no Linux version...
and the Beta version is gone now too... is there a way to get the beta somewhere ?
Hi Ralf,
Thanks for your comment!
At this time, full Linux support is not planned for Reference 4 or SoundID Reference, unfortunately.
We are working on restructuring our download center at the moment and the Linux download for Reference 4 should be available in the near future. Our apologies for it currently being unavailable for download from our site. Ralf, I have opened a support request with you, we will provide the Linux download manually to you.
In case anyone else is looking for the Reference 4 Linux VST plugin format, please check our download center first. If the download for it is still unavailable, please submit a support request and we will provide it manually.
Since your team lacks resources, perhaps you could consider open-sourcing SoundID Reference on Linux?
Hi Dave,
Thanks for your comment, apologies for the delay in the reply!
I'm afraid we're not considering open-sourcing SoundID Reference due to our patented technology, but thanks for the suggestion!
Hi, I'm just bumping this thread to let you know that I also do audio work on Linux (with Bitwig) and I own a license for SoundID Reference Headphones & Speakers plus an individually calibrated pair of DT770 headphones. It would be great to have a working Linux version - personally I wouldn't need system-wide but mainly the plugin to use in my DAW. I know that it costs development time and money but I just wanted to add my "voice" here to let you know that at least some demand is still there.
So please, ROCK ON LINUX with pipewire-jack support. Still the best!
Please make it happened.