BEAM 2.0 Crossgrade from CUBE by Lunacy effects plugin interface

BEAM 2.0 Crossgrade from CUBE: Modular Multi-Effect Plugin by Lunacy

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BEAM 2.0 Crossgrade from CUBE is a modular multi-effect plugin from Lunacy that lets you chain and layer effects in a visual audio graph. It is a crossgrade path for existing CUBE owners and is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

BEAM 2.0 Crossgrade from CUBE is built around a modular effects engine. Instead of loading a single effect, you build a signal chain from a growing set of Lunacy effects, including convolution reverb, granular processing, chorus and phase, and multiple filter types. The Dynamic Graph lets you run effects in serial or in parallel across up to six paths. Lunacy presents the crossgrade as a route for existing CUBE owners, with the standard purchase path also available.

Best for

  • Creative sound design
  • Textural reverb and spaces
  • Granular glitch percussion
  • Stereo width and chorus
  • Modular effect chains
  • Rhythmic filter movement
Developer
Lunacy
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • Modular visual audio graph with up to six parallel paths
  • Space convolution reverb with 200+ impulse responses
  • Grains granular effect with up to three parallel engines
  • Haze chorus, phase, dispersion and algorithmic reverb
  • Filter nodes with lowpass and comb types, up to four in use
  • Three LFOs, envelope follower and macro with drag and drop modulation
  • 300+ global presets and 150+ node presets
  • Intelligent Preset Designer for generating new presets
03In depth

Modular Effects and Sound Processing

BEAM works as an effects playground. Its Space effect is a convolution reverb with a curated set of impulse responses, including sound design by Benn Jordan and Venus Theory. The Grains effect is a real-time granular processor for shimmering clouds and glitchy percussive patterns, and BEAM allows up to three parallel grain engines at once.

The Haze effect is a chorus and phase processor with algorithmic reverbs and dispersion, and can add stereo width or push feedback into resonant tones. Filter nodes offer lowpass and comb filter types with frequency, rolloff, resonance and stereo width control, and up to four filter nodes can run in serial or parallel.

Modulation, Presets and Workflow

Modulation is handled by three LFOs, an envelope follower and a macro control, with drag and drop assignment. The LFO shape editor offers quick edit tools, grid snapping and a shape generator, and a dedicated browser holds LFO presets.

BEAM includes more than 300 global presets and over 150 node presets for individual effects and modulators. The Intelligent Preset Designer generates new presets from scratch using a proprietary probability cluster algorithm. Every BEAM module can also be used as a standalone plugin, which suits focused, single-effect work.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperLunacy
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
FormatsVST3, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does BEAM 2.0 support?

BEAM 2.0 Crossgrade from CUBE is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run BEAM 2.0?

On macOS 10.15 or later, the AU, VST3 and AAX versions are supported, with M1 or M2 recommended. On Windows 10 or later, VST3 and AAX are supported. It requires 8GB of RAM (16GB recommended), at least 250 MB of free disk space, and a stable internet connection for download and activation.

Do I need an internet connection to use BEAM 2.0?

An internet connection is required for downloading and activating the product. If you access BEAM through a Rent to Own plan or Beatport Studio membership, it runs through the Beatport Access portal and needs an internet connection every 30 days to validate the license.

What is included in BEAM 2.0 that is new?

Lunacy lists the new Haze effect, 80 new impulse responses, 60 new node presets, updated filter types with rolloff control, new LFO and sidechaining options, and per-path mid-side control.

07Developer

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