If you haven’t heard of CUBE by Lunacy Audio, now’s the time to tune in — literally. This sleek software instrument isn’t trying to be your all-in-one DAW. Instead, it does one thing with almost suspicious excellence: inspire sound design and composition through a uniquely creative 3D interface. With the recent update to version 2.0, CUBE has quietly become a go-to tool for composers, producers, and sound designers who are tired of traditional sliders and endless preset scrolling.
Let’s start with what makes CUBE different. Instead of tweaking parameters from a flat UI, you shape your sound by moving through a 3D sphere filled with layered samples and morphing sounds. It sounds gimmicky until you try it — and then you wonder why all synths don’t do it this way. You’re not dialing in a sound so much as navigating through an evolving space of textures, and that alone unlocks creativity in a way standard interfaces rarely do.
But it’s not just about looks. The engine behind CUBE is serious business. You can layer up to 8 sound sources, modulate with XY automations, and dive into granular tweaks if you want. The factory library is stacked with modern, cinematic, ambient, and experimental sounds — but you can also load your own samples, which turns this into a custom instrument builder with a 3D twist.
The latest 2.0 update brought in some major quality-of-life features:
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Improved drag-and-drop sample loading
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A revamped preset browser
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New macro control options
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MPE support, opening the door for expressive controller integration
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And some truly wild new sound packs (hello, “Flux” and “Aura”)
CUBE also integrates smoothly into your DAW as a VST3/AU plugin and doesn’t eat up your CPU like some bloated orchestral suites. It’s not meant to replace your Kontakt libraries or subtractive workhorses like Serum — it’s here to sit in that sweet spot where inspiration meets motion.
In short, CUBE is one of those tools that makes you feel like you’re composing with your instincts instead of your mouse. It’s ideal for scoring, sound design, ambient music, or just breaking out of creative ruts. If you’re looking for something that doesn’t just do sound but invites you to explore it, this software belongs on your radar.
And frankly, once you start orbiting inside CUBE, it’s hard to go back to anything flat.
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