Soren
Soren is a standalone desktop app for automated audio mastering, rather than a DAW plugin.
What Soren is
Soren is a standalone desktop app for automated audio mastering, rather than a DAW plugin. Its Mix Agent analyzes mixes before mastering and suggests fixes for tonal imbalance and resonances. Users can choose from 10 genre profiles and 27 curated Smart References, or upload a reference track for analysis of spectral balance, dynamics, and tonal qualities. Advanced controls include spectral and stereo processing toggles, custom LUFS targeting, and safeguards against over-processing. Export options include WAV at 44.1 or 48 kHz in 16 or 24 bit, and MP3 at 320 or 256 kbps, with three True Peak limiting options. Soren processes audio locally; the maker says an internet connection is not required after initial online activation. Desktop requirements are macOS 12 or higher or Windows 10/11, with at least 8 GB RAM recommended. The product page lists support for files up to 90 minutes on Apple Silicon M1 with 16 GB RAM. Soren is also available for iPhone and iPad, and a free trial is available. Pricing starts at €249.
Good
- Mix Agent suggests tonal and resonance fixes
- Includes 10 genre profiles and 27 Smart References
- Processes audio locally after activation
- Exports WAV and MP3
Watch out
- Not a DAW plugin
- No batch processing or album sequencing
- Desktop requires macOS 12+ or Windows 10/11
Who it suits
Soren suits musicians or audio creators looking for a standalone mastering app with reference-track analysis and controls for loudness and stereo processing. It is available for desktop, iPhone, and iPad.
Verdict
Soren offers automated mastering with reference analysis, local processing, and several export options. Check the desktop requirements and starting price of €249 before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Soren's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Soren | — | 2 License Activations · Single User License · Commercial Use Allowed · No Company Use · Today's Offer |
| Soren Business | — | 5 License Activations · Multi-User (Up to 3) · Commercial Use Allowed · Company Use Allowed · Today's Offer |
The facts
Each one read from Soren's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Controls
- Advanced controls include spectral and stereo processing toggles, custom LUFS targeting, and safeguards against over-processing.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Export
- Export options include WAV at 44.1 or 48 kHz and 16 or 24 bit, MP3 at 320 or 256 kbps, and three True Peak limiting options.checked 7 Oct 2026
- File limit
- The page lists support for files up to 90 minutes on Apple Silicon M1 with 16 GB RAM.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Genre profiles
- Soren includes 10 genre profiles and 27 curated Smart References.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Mix Agent
- The Mix Agent analyzes mixes before mastering and suggests fixes for tonal imbalance and resonances.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Mobile availability
- The maker’s page says Soren is available for iPhone and iPad.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Rast Sound says it complies with GDPR, collects the minimum data needed, and does not sell personal data.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Processing
- Soren processes audio locally on the user’s device, and the maker says no internet connection is required after initial online activation.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Soren is a standalone desktop app for automated audio mastering, not a DAW plugin.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Reference matching
- Users can upload a reference track for Soren to analyze its spectral balance, dynamics, and tonal qualities.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker’s support page says it aims to respond to support requests within one work day.checked 7 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The stated desktop requirements are macOS 12 or higher or Windows 10/11, with at least 8 GB RAM recommended.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- Rast Sound is operated by Rast Media GmbH in Berlin, Germany.checked 7 Oct 2026
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