And I can probably use it with my computer soundcard, but don’t really have a need for it there, per se. Getting a newer interface would probably solve it (specific models being one of my pending questions to the support desk). I am angling toward a refund on the purchase, but if I’m stuck with the software I’m trying to figure out the options. Presumably that tells Windows to launch the program, and that program doesn’t like my interface. When trying to load the profile for the headphone, it prompts me to “Open Systemwide”, which is when the BSOD occurs.
Systemwide is a program that runs on Windows, but can be inactive until using the plugin to load the “Calibration profile”. That would bypass having to use Systemwide to pull down the profile(s). There is an Offline Activation option, which can download an activation file with all the profiles inside, which would probably work if my interface was supported … but apparently it’s not.
To be more detailed, there is a “Systemwide” component as part of the software install that I allowed (though I think you can cancel or bypass that part of the install), and this is what connects the software to load the Calibration profiles. They don’t seem to have any documentation on which audio interfaces work with their software, only supported headphone models that are profiled. When I tried to load the “Calibration profile” in the plugin, to use the software, I got the BSOD (multiple times) and diagnosed the error to the interface through the Windows BSOD Minidump. I have an old Digi 003 interface, and their support desk is telling me (in so many words) that there have been problems with supporting that and that it likely won’t work at all. User manual is an integral part of any SONARWORKS product, and if it.
Follow all the safety instructions and warnings, and be guided by the given recommendations. Before starting your appliance, the user manual should be read through carefully. It’s compatible with Reaper as far as I can tell, but it doesn’t like my audio interface. User manual for the SONARWORKS Reference 4 Studio Edition Speaker contain basic instructions that need to be followed during installation and operation. It is a limited version of the software that doesn’t include speaker calibration, but I already have a tool for that (IK’s ARC). Designed to work primarily with the Reference 4 Studio Edition speaker calibration. Find your instruction manual using the search button, or by searching for the specific SONARWORKS product in the relevant category.
I had heard/read a lot of good things about Sonarworks, so on Black Friday I grabbed the Headphone Edition on a discount. Download the SONARWORKS manual in which you will find instructions on how to install, use, maintain and service your product.