Los Angeles plugin developer Lunacy released Reverie, a new expansion pack for its CUBE virtual instrument. This ethereal choir library multisamples a 40-member Budapest Scoring Choir ensemble and features vocal techniques including dynamic vowel morphing and wave-like crescendos. In the autumn 2025 sale through October 19, it was available for $29 instead of $49; to celebrate the release, CUBE Mini, which supports all expansion packs, was also offered free through October 31, 2025.
Lunacy releases Reverie, an ethereal choir library
Los Angeles-based plugin developer Lunacy announced Reverie, a new expansion pack for the CUBE virtual instrument.
The new Reverie release is a collection centered on beautiful choir sounds.
At the time of publication, Lunacy's autumn sale offered up to 40% off all products, making it an opportunity to purchase Reverie at a discount.
To celebrate the release, CUBE Mini was also offered free during a simultaneous promotion.
In this article, we explore Reverie's sounds and the differences between CUBE and CUBE Mini.
CUBE's ethereal 3D interface
CUBE is a virtual instrument praised by many creators for its advanced 3D interface and diverse sounds.
Moving the central Orb blends different sound samples to create dynamic, evolving sounds.
Its ease of use and range of features make it an appealing instrument that opens up possibilities for music production.
Reverie: heavenly voices woven by a choir
Reverie's defining feature is that it was recorded with the Budapest Scoring Choir.
Listen to a few presets to hear its range, from beautiful choir sounds to experimental textures.
Alongside the beauty of a mystical choir, the pack also includes experimentally processed presets characteristic of CUBE.
Budapest Scoring is a Hungarian recording studio with extensive experience recording film scores.
Reverie multisamples a 40-member ensemble from the Budapest Scoring Choir, creating an expressive vocal instrument that goes beyond a conventional choir library.
Innovative vocal techniques
Reverie includes experimental vocal techniques such as:
- Dynamic vowel morphing: change vowels in real time to reproduce natural changes in pronunciation.
- Wave-like crescendos: precisely reproduce the beautiful changes in volume characteristic of a choir.
These techniques make the pack effective in a range of genres, including ambient, pop, ballads, and ethereal soundscapes.
Installing the pack
The installation procedure is the same in CUBE Mini, which we introduce below.
Click Open Pack Portal in the upper right to display the list of packs.
Click Download for Reverie on this screen to install it.
Selecting presets
Click the preset name above the Orb on the main screen (initially “-INIT-”) to open the full-size Preset Browser.
Under Packs, click Reverie to display its presets.
When you select a preset, the Orb's trajectory appears on the main screen and begins to move.
This visual feedback lets you design sounds intuitively while watching changes in real time.
Customizing sounds
CUBE's sound controls let you adjust Reverie's vowel changes for more flexible expression.
Different sounds can be assigned to each of the eight corners shown on CUBE's Main screen.
Assign sounds from the Sounds tab at the top of the screen.
① (red): Select the corner (A–H) to which you want to assign a sound.
② (blue): Click the preset name to switch to the Sound Browser.
③ (orange): Select Reverie under Sound Packs.
④ (purple): Select the sound you want to use.
Each sound's editor offers detailed sound design controls.
Click Overview to display all the editors together.
The Orbits tab provides more than 40 motion presets for adding changes over time to the sound.
For example, select the Square pattern and set the orbit speed to your liking to create sounds like the following.
Autumn sale and free CUBE Mini offer
Lunacy's autumn sale offered up to 40% off everything on its site through October 19, 2025, with Reverie available for $29 (regularly $49).
Alongside the release, CUBE Mini was offered free through October 31, 2025.
CUBE Mini's main advantage is its compatibility with all CUBE expansion packs, including Reverie and packs released in the future.
This gives the free CUBE Mini the same expansion capability as the full version, making it a cost-effective option.
CUBE Mini is an edition containing selected core CUBE features, as shown below.
| Feature | CUBE Mini | CUBE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | CUBE Mini Engine | CUBE Engine |
| Number of sounds | 35 | 108 |
| Presets | 120 | More than 500 |
| Sample editor | Reverse, start/end adjustment, loop | Reverse, start/end adjustment, loop, ADSR, arpeggiator, filter, pitch, panning, stereo width adjustment |
| FX suite | Supported | Supported |
| Randomization | Supported | Supported |
| Expansion pack loading | Supported | Supported |
| Orbit system | Not customizable | Fully customizable (more than 50 Orbits) |
| Modulation | No custom modulation matrix | Supported (4 LFOs + Macro) |
| Audio import | Not supported | Supported (WAV / SFZ files) |
| IR import | Not supported | Supported (drag and drop) |
Hands-on impressions: CUBE Mini is practical too
After trying CUBE Mini, we found that although Orbit customization and modulation are limited, it is still enjoyable for preset-based music production.
During the free offer, CUBE Mini was a worthwhile option for beginners starting music production and experienced users seeking new sounds alike.
Technical specifications and system requirements
• Supported OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 10.15 or later
• Memory: at least 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
• Storage: at least 2 GB free space
These requirements apply to both CUBE and CUBE Mini.
Conclusion
Reverie's ethereal choir sounds can serve as a central element in ambient and cinematic music.
CUBE's customization features also allow for original approaches to electronic music.
In use, we found the presets to be high quality and their expressiveness inspiring.
The free CUBE Mini offer was also an opportunity for those getting started with virtual instruments.
Explore Reverie and CUBE Mini for yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Q1. What are the main differences between CUBE Mini and CUBE?
CUBE Mini includes selected core features, with 35 sounds and 120 presets. CUBE offers 108 sounds and more than 500 presets. Both support all expansion packs, including Reverie, making CUBE Mini a cost-effective option.
Q2. What can Reverie be used for?
It suits a range of genres, including ambient, pop, ballads, and ethereal soundscapes. Vowel morphing and crescendos allow expression ranging from experimental textures to beautiful choir sounds.
Q3. When did the free CUBE Mini offer end?
The free offer ran through October 31, 2025. Those who downloaded it during the offer can also use expansion packs such as Reverie and future releases.
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