Yes, CUBE and CUBE Mini allow you to use custom sample locations. This includes storing samples on an external or alternative drive from the main installation, which can be helpful if you're running out of space on your internal drive.
Note: It is generally not advised to change the default installation location of CUBE expansion packs, as they are relatively small in size.
Locate the default sample install location:
Mac: Open a Finder window and press shift-command-G , then enter the following location:
~/Library/Application Support/Lunacy Audio/CUBE/Expansions
and select the location that appears.Windows: Open File Explorer, then paste the following location in the address bar and press enter:
{USER}\AppData\Roaming\Lunacy Audio\CUBE\Expansions
2. Open the expansion you want to install on an external drive, and locate the Samples folder.
Copy or move the Samples folder only to the desired location on an external drive. It is recommended to copy first, verify functionality, and then delete the original folder from the internal drive.
Warning: It is important to leave the rest of the expansion folder in the default location for CUBE to function properly.
4. Now CUBE needs to be directed to the new location. To do so, open CUBE, then select the Settings icon.
5. In the Settings sidebar, select the Change Sample Folder Locations button.
6. In the Sample Folder Locations modal, a list of sample folder locations appears. To change a sample folder, select the Set Folder button to the right of the desired sample pack.
7. In the file browser, navigate to the Samples folder in another drive that you want to use, then select Open.
If successful, a green checkmark (✓) appears next to the folder path in CUBE.
If unsuccessful, a red X appears next to the folder path in CUBE. This is likely due to the Samples folder not being selected.
Select OK to close the modal, and select the X in the top-right of the Cube Settings sidebar to close the settings. Your samples are now successfully located and can be used in CUBE.
Verify Functionality
After redirecting CUBE to the new location and seeing the green checkmark, test the application to ensure it recognizes and loads the samples from the new location. If everything works correctly, proceed to the next step.
Free Up Space on Your Internal Drive
Once you've confirmed that CUBE is functioning properly with the new file path, you can delete the original "Samples" folders from your internal drive to free up space.
Managing Duplicates
If you notice redundant copies of the "Samples" folders on your external drive, you can safely delete the duplicates. The application will function correctly without them.