The Cubes emulation replicates the legendary Auratone "cubes", which have been an essential tool for midrange frequency checks in the audio industry. A 1990s model was chosen for the studio.
In this studio, great attention is paid to detail, and the choice of amplifier was no exception. After extensive testing, the studio engineers selected the Yamaha A100a amplifier to drive these monitors.
The key to mix translation is the maximum presence of instruments in the midrange. For this reason, we recommend regularly switching to the Cubes during mixing sessions.
The Cubes in this setup are positioned close to the engineer and to each other. This setup effectively combines a consumer-style sound with an analytical one. During blind beta testing, this emulation received significant feedback as one of the most effective tools for mix checking and midrange work.
In addition to balancing, the Cubes are particularly useful for working on stereo effects. If a mix sounds both wide and clean on these monitors, it will translate well on consumer systems and retain its critical elements in mono.