Qube Elephant — Member Guide
Qube Elephant Member guide
Studios Access Wifi & address Credits
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Qube Elephant · 22 Ash Avenue, SE17

Welcome to the Qube

Everything you need for your first session and every one after — 9 studios, round-the-clock access, and the people who keep it running.

Everything in this guide 15 sections
9Member studios
24hrStudio access
700+Members
4London sites

Qube — Home of Modern Creatives

01 · Start here

Studios & equipment

Qube Elephant has 9 member studios across production, DJ, content and podcast — all bookable 24 hours a day.

Studio list in the Qube app
Equipment lists

For a full equipment list for each room, refer to the studio descriptions on the Bookings page in the Qube app.

Tech guides

Getting-started guidance for the podcast, DJ and production rooms is on this page — work down from the quick checklist below.

Still stuck

Message us on the Help Desk in the Qube app. If it happens outside staffed hours, book another studio and send us a Help Desk message — we'll refund your credits.

Studio quick checklist

Three things first — they fix most problems in under a minute.

Cables. Everything plugged in snug — XLR, USB, monitors.
XLR, jack and USB cables seated in the SSL interface
Power. SSL interface, monitors, computer and USB hub all switched on.
Software. DAW open with the SSL interface selected as the audio device.
Logic audio settings with Output and Input Device both set to SSL 2+

Production rooms

Find your problem and work down the list — most things clear by step two or three.

Setting up and controlling volume+

On a Mac it's plug and play — connect your laptop to the hub in the middle of the desk and you're away. On Windows or Linux, download the SSL 2+ driver first (or SSL 12 if you're in Studio 1 or 6).

Volume is the big blue Monitor Level dial on the SSL interface — right for louder, left for quieter.

The Monitor Level dial circled on the SSL interface
No sound from the microphone+
1Check the XLR is snug in both the mic and the SSL's mic input.
2Turn on phantom power — the 48V button on SSL+, or activate it on SSL 12.
The +48V phantom power button circled on channel 1 of the SSL interface
3Make sure the Line button is off for that channel.
The LINE button highlighted on channel 1 of the SSL interface
4Speak into the mic and watch the level meter. If it stays dark, nudge the gain up.
5In your DAW, check the right input is selected and input monitoring is on.
A DAW channel strip with Input 1 highlighted
6Set your laptop's sound output to SSL 2+, and the top-right SSL dial to USB.
No sound from the monitors+
1Monitors plugged in, powered on, volume up?
2XLRs should go into Output 1 & 2 — not the headphone jack.
3Turn up Monitor Level (SSL+) or Output Level (SSL 12).
4Check your DAW's master output is routed to the right SSL channels.
5If there's an A/B switch, set it to the correct monitor pair.

Sound in headphones but not the monitors means a monitor or cable issue. No sound anywhere points at the SSL or the DAW.

Interface or USB hub not showing up+
1Check the USB link — good cable, hub powered, not overloaded with devices.
2Restart everything: unplug, restart the computer, reconnect.
3Update the driver from Solid State Logic (Windows) or check firmware (Mac), and set the SSL as your default input and output device.
4Give the SSL its own dedicated port, and try devices straight into the computer. Still nothing? Grab a spare hub from the front desk.
Crackle, latency, buzz or dead headphones+
Crackle or delay. Buffer size 64–128 for recording, 512–1024 for mixing. Close browsers and streaming apps, and use a USB 3.0 port with a short cable.
I/O Buffer Size highlighted in the DAW audio settings
Buzz or hum. Use shielded cables, plug everything into the same power strip to avoid ground loops, and unplug gear one at a time to find the culprit.
An XLR cable seated in the base of a studio microphone
Headphones silent. Check they're in the SSL headphone jack, turn that volume knob up, and confirm headphone routing in your DAW.
Nothing at all. Restart in order — USB hub, SSL, computer, DAW — then message us on the Help Desk.

DJ rooms

Prep before you arrive and you'll be straight on the decks.

What to bring+
Your tracks on a USB drive or laptop.
Headphones — a wired pair with a 3.5mm or quarter-inch jack. No pair? Ask a community assistant.
Three cables if you're on a laptop — USB Type B to whatever your laptop takes. Both CDJs and the mixer use Type B. We can sometimes lend these, subject to availability.
A USB hub if your laptop has fewer than three USB inputs.
An SSD if you're recording or streaming video — we don't carry spares.
Prep before you arrive+

Use Pioneer's free Rekordbox software to prep in advance — it lets you make full use of the CDJs.

Format your USB stick in FAT32.
Process your tracks through Rekordbox.
Keep your firmware updated, in case the room isn't on the latest version.

On a laptop, your machine connects through a USB hub or splitter to both CDJs and the mixer. Setup tutorials for Rekordbox, Serato and Traktor are all online.

Before you start your set+
1Power on for both the CDJ-3000s and the Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 / A9.
2All mixer dials at 12 o'clock.
3FX and filter buttons off.
4Pioneer mixers sleep after a while — press WAKE UP.
5Red light on the wall-mounted speakers? Turn the plug off and on again.
Recording or streaming your set+
Recording

Plug your SSD into the computer at the right of the desk. In OBS, go to File › Settings › Output, find Recording Path, press Browse and pick a folder on your SSD. Play something and check for signal in OBS's Audio Mixer panel — the mixer's Booth Monitor knob controls this. Then press Start Recording, and Stop Recording when you're done.

Streaming

In OBS, go to File › Settings › Stream, pick your platform, then connect your account or enter your Stream Key. Check signal, press Start Streaming — and log out or unlink your Stream Key before you leave. Qube isn't responsible for accounts left signed in.

Always do a test recording first — files that didn't record properly can't be recovered.

Computer & OBS troubleshooting+
Computer locked. Choose Other Login Options › Pass Pin, then enter 124578 or 123456.
OBS closed. It's on the desktop — just open it.
No picture. In the Sources panel, double-click logi camera and set the device to Logi Rally Camera.
No audio in OBS. Double-click Audio Input Capture and set the device to Line (2 - AudioBox USB 96), then turn up Booth Monitor on the mixer.
Resetting a CDJ. With it powered on, hold MENU, tap SYSTEM, then DEFAULT, then OK.
02 · Start here

Access & doors

Your phone is your key at Qube Elephant.

Make sure Bluetooth is on. Return to the Dashboard using the button in the top-left of the app, tap Unlock Door, then hold your phone against the electronic lock.

Full written instructions are in our access guide.

Unlock Door in the Qube app

Your first session

We'd recommend booking your first session during staffed hours so the on-site team can show you round.

Arriving out of hours

Use the member entrance studio door if you're arriving after 6pm on Monday or Tuesday, or after 11:30pm Wednesday to Sunday.

Can't get into your studio?

0161 509 4561

Our out-of-hours access line. Have your session time, the name on the booking and the room number ready. It can't help with general support or technical issues.

03 · Start here

Getting help

Our Community Team is on site seven days a week to help with anything you need.

Monday – Friday

9:00 – 22:00

Saturday – Sunday

10:00 – 18:00

Quinn and the Help Desk

Chat to our AI assistant Quinn in the Qube app or Member Portal. Quinn handles a wide range of questions and requests, and anything it can't resolve goes straight to a member of the team, who'll follow up as soon as they can.

Message us outside staffed hours and your query is still logged — someone picks it up when they're back on site.

Hit a technical issue in a studio out of hours? Scan the QR code displayed in the studio for our out-of-hours technical support and troubleshooting guides.

Locked out of the building or a studio? That's the out-of-hours access line, not the Help Desk.

04 · Start here

Wifi & address

Address

22 Ash Avenue
London SE17 1HS

Wi-Fi
Networkqubemembers
Password@weareqube

Number to know

Can't get into your studio 0161 509 4561

Have your session time, the name on the booking and the room number ready. This line is for out-of-hours access only — it can't give general support or technical assistance.

05 · Your membership

How credits work

Book studios and hot desks from the Bookings section of the app. Your monthly credits reload on the 1st of each month at midnight, and expire in two stages so you get a little more flexibility.

Booking a studio in the Qube app
50%

Expires at the end of the month it's issued.

50%

Expires at the end of the following month.

Booking window

While credits are active you can book sessions up to 10 weeks ahead. Once they expire, unused credits are removed and can't be used.

Off-peak

Studios cost fewer credits between 22:00 and 11:00. Every room is priced differently depending on the space and its spec.

Checking costs

Each studio's hourly credit cost sits on its image on the booking page in the app.

Your balance

Open the Benefits section at the bottom of the app homepage.

Need more studio time?

Buy extra credit packs any time via the Shopping Basket in the Qube app. Packs are valid for three months from purchase.

06 · Your membership

Bookings & guests

Cancel a booking or move its start and end time in the Qube app up to one hour before the session begins.

Can't make the change yourself, or need a hand? Contact the Support Team via Quinn in the app.

Guests are welcome at your session. As the booking holder, it's your responsibility to make sure they follow Qube's House Rules.

Read the house rules
07 · Your membership

Overstays

Book the studio for the full time you need. If you need longer mid-session, extend the booking in the app before it ends where you can.

If you can't update it in time, or simply forget, we do monitor studio overstays. Your booking is adjusted automatically to reflect the extra time and the credits are deducted retrospectively.

We'd encourage everyone to manage their own bookings wherever possible, so your account and studio usage stay accurate.

Not enough credits to cover the extra time? The overstay is charged in £ at the applicable hourly studio rate — which can be up to twice the standard member rate — and collected in your next billing period.

08 · Your membership

Changing your account

Submit the relevant request form at least 30 days before you'd like the change to take effect.

Once submitted, your request goes straight to the General Manager of your home site, who'll review it and be in touch to confirm the change or ask for anything else they need.

09 · Your membership

Multi-site access

To book a studio at another Qube site, tap the three dots in the bottom-right of the app, select your current location, then choose where you'd like to switch to.

Switching location in the Qube app

Getting through the door

Qube Canary & Qube Hackney

Use the Qube app to open the doors, exactly as you do here — Dashboard, then Unlock Door.

Qube Acton

Acton needs your physical black access card — remember to bring it. On a first visit, arrive before 5:30pm so the team can activate your card for that site.

Not on Multi-Site yet? It's an extra 10% on your monthly fee — request it via the Membership Change Request Form.

10 · On site

House rules

Be considerate. Treat the studios and common areas as you would your home, and leave them as you found them — clean and tidy.

Be responsible. You're accountable for the safety and behaviour of everyone who comes with you.

No under 18s. We're a strictly 18-and-over venue.

Be respectful. Vacate the studio by the end of your confirmed booking. Set-up and pack-down are inside your booking window.

No food in the studios. The communal lounges are there for refreshments and hot food.

Be mindful. Close studio doors fully on the way in and out — for safety, and to keep sound bleed down.

Strictly no smoking or vaping inside the premises — please use the allocated smoking areas, in the garden or in front of reception.

Report damage to a member of staff immediately.

Pets are allowed. Supervised at all times, and off the furniture.

We operate 24hr CCTV.

Leave on time. Overstay past your end time and your booking is adjusted automatically, then charged retrospectively.

11 · On site

Our bar

The Qube Elephant bar is open every day, with a wide selection of coffee, refreshments and carefully crafted cocktails. Members get 10% off everything.

Monday – Friday

10:00 – 22:00

Saturday – Sunday

10:00 – 18:00

12 · The club

Community at Qube

Your membership includes our programme of creative industry events across all Qube locations — whichever site you call home.

Playback listening sessions, masterclasses, networking nights, Meet Your Match and other industry moments — there's something on every month. Everything upcoming is listed on the app homepage, and the monthly events email carries the full schedule.

There are over 700 members in the Qube community. Introduce yourself, ask a question, share an opportunity or start something on the Community Discussion Board in the app.

Every Qube has a story.

13 · The club

Onboarding sessions

Questions left, or want a little extra support? You're always welcome to book an onboarding session.

We'll walk you through the Qube app, explain how the booking process works, and cover the tips and features that get the most out of your membership.

Book one any time via the Events page in the Qube app.

Prefer to ask first? Message Quinn in the app, or email hello@theqube.com.

14 · The club

Partnerships & events

Got an idea for an event or a partnership? We'd love to hear from you.

Include as much detail as you can — the idea, preferred location, proposed dates, expected attendance and anything else relevant. It helps the team review and come back to you quickly.

15 · Reference

FAQs

How do I book a studio?+

Log into the Qube app, tap the basket in the middle of the bottom bar, and choose your studio and time.

How far in advance can I book?+

Up to 10 weeks ahead, on every membership tier.

House & Solo — 10 weeks Pro & Partner — 10 weeks
How do I cancel a booking?+

Open the booking in the Qube app, hit cancel and confirm. You can't cancel within an hour of the start time.

Will my credits be refunded if I cancel?+

If you cancel in the same month you made the booking, credits return to your account automatically. If the booking was made in a previous month, that month's allowance is no longer available, so there's no refund.

Can I get credits back if my session finishes early?+

No — bookings are final and can't be cancelled or amended once underway.

What happens if I overstay my booking?+

Let a member of staff know and credits will be deducted from your account to cover the additional time.

Where do I check my credit balance?+

In the Qube app — scroll to the bottom of your homepage to see what's remaining this month.

How do I buy extra credit packs?+

Tap the shopping basket in the app and select Buy a Product. Choose the pack you need and purchase — credits land on your account immediately and roll over for three months.

How do I register guests before a session?+

Add them via the Attendees section on the booking form. Tap Invite Attendees and enter their name, email and phone number.

How many guests can I bring?+

For a studio, check the app for that room's guest limit. Whoever you bring is your responsibility while they're on site.

Can I leave my guests at Qube if I go?+

No. You're responsible for your guests and should be with them at all times while on site.

What if we exceed the room capacity?+

You'll need to move to a studio that fits everyone, subject to availability — it isn't guaranteed. Plan sessions accordingly to avoid disruption on the day.

Can I book for a friend or client if I won't be there?+

No — your membership is for you alone. If you need multiple cards and access for clients, upgrade to the Partner tier.

What are the staffed hours here?+

Qube Elephant is staffed 9:00–22:00 Monday to Friday and 10:00–18:00 at weekends. The studios themselves are bookable 24 hours a day.

Does my membership work across all Qube sites?+

Members can request a multi-site upgrade for an additional 10% per month. Multi-site members use their credits freely at any Qube site — request it on the Membership Change Request Form.

How can I put my account on hold?+

If you want to stay a member but won't use your monthly credits for 30 days or more, you can put your account on hold. Schedules change — this is designed to keep your membership wherever your career takes you.

Terms & conditions
Available once you've exceeded your contract's minimum term. On a 3-month term, you can hold from the fourth month.
Request in writing to hello@theqube.com or the Help Desk in the app before the 1st of the month. The hold starts on the 1st of the following month.
Holds always begin on the 1st — they can't start mid-month.
A holding fee of £40 + VAT is payable on the 1st of each month the account is held.
Payments are taken automatically via GoCardless, unless an alternative is agreed with management.
While on hold you can't access Qube sites unless registered as a visitor, and can't use monthly credits to book.
To come off hold, write to hello@theqube.com or the Help Desk. From the 1st of the following month your credits are active again and full payment resumes on your previous tier.
There's currently no limit on how many months an account can be held.
I've lost my membership card — what now?+

Let a member of staff know. A £24 charge is added to your monthly invoice to cover the replacement.

How often are member events? Do I pay?+

Every site hosts at least one member event a month, included in your membership. Reserve tickets and see what's coming up in the Events section of the app.

Is there anywhere I can reach the community?+

Yes — post on the discussion board. It's a good place for site updates and for finding members looking to connect and collaborate.

How do I contact Qube staff via the app?+

Tap the three dots on the bottom-right toolbar and select Help Desk, then the + button, and complete the form to create a ticket. Or just ask Quinn.

Where can I see bookings, invoices and credits?+

Tap the compass icon at the bottom left of your screen for everything in one place.

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