Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio

Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio

Music Production & Recording

3.3K ratings
785 reviews
$49.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 18, 2019
  • February 23, 2026

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Capture musical ideas and transform them into professional songs on your iPhone and iPad. This intuitive audio and MIDI DAW offers recording, mixing, and sharing capabilities with advanced editing and effects.

Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks
Full-screen mixer
Group tracks
960 PPQN MIDI resolution
8 insert, 8 send effects
Real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting
Virtual analog synthesizer and sampler
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What's New in Cubasis 3

3.8.3

February 23, 2026

This update includes improvements and is recommended for all Cubasis users. For the full list of changes in Cubasis 3.8.3, visit: https://steinberg.net/cubasisforum Cubasis 3.8 turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful mobile studio. Plug in your guitar or bass for legendary amp tones and presets, stay in tune with the new tuner, and enjoy smoother sessions with improved audio routing. Work your way with portrait mode, external display support, and full iOS 26 integration. Plus, get exclusive Cubasis plug-ins when you own our new Verve and Etude piano apps. Cubasis Bass Amp Make your bass tracks shine with our Bass Amp Suite, featuring iconic amps, EQ, compression, and effects like Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Envelope Filter, Octaver, and more. Includes a wide range of pro presets for any genre. Cubasis Amp Rack Give your guitar tracks character and tone with legendary amp models and versatile effects. From vintage warmth to modern edge, Amp Rack makes dialing in your perfect sound easy, with genre-ready presets for quick results. Cubasis Tuner Stay perfectly in tune with the all-new Cubasis Tuner. Sleek design, intuitive controls, and lightning-fast response ensure accurate tuning without breaking your creative flow. Smarter Sound, Portrait Mode & iOS 26 Ready Cubasis 3.8 adds audio input/output selection for full routing control. Enjoy portrait mode, windowing, and external display support for flexible workflows. Fully compatible with iOS 26. Verve and Etude Plug-in Versions Our new Verve and Etude piano apps deliver world-class sounds for scoring, classical, jazz, and pop. Use them standalone or in any AU-compatible DAW. Own Cubasis and Verve or Etude? Get an extra Cubasis plug-in version free. Improved MIDI Support Cubasis 3.8 now imports and exports Tempo and Signature track data in MIDI files for better timing and structure across apps. Additional refinements make MIDI workflows smoother than ever. More Features and Improvements Beyond new features, Cubasis 3.8 delivers refinements like improved Tempo and Signature tracks, enhanced usability, and greater stability. If you enjoy Cubasis, please support us by rating the app in the App Store!

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User reviews

It is decent and it’s stable.

It comes with usable effects. I use it regularly. It’s better than logic in the sense that it does not have flashback recording. I hate that about logic. It’s better than Zenbeats in that you do not need a midi controller to record plugin automations. It pales to logic because you can’t save plugin chains. It pales to Zenbeats because it does not have vca fading inline for midi file. It has fading but it is velocity based so it is choppy. Also the fades do not allow sinusoidal curves. The audio editor is very rudimentary. All in all it is solid and updated fairly often. There is no way to route midi notes to audio effects that I have been able figure out so you cannot use vocoder effect and vocal effects such as BLEASS voices as intended. It may have to do with plugin pins but you cannot use vocoder do it in logic. However because of its ease of use and solidity it is my go to.
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Please integrate Splice or make it work!

I make music on the go in my work truck. I spent an entire day installing all my iOS music apps on my iPad, including the Splice app. I use a lot of samples in my music… it is integral to me using Cubasis. Well… when Cubasis is open, Splice makes no sound. I don’t want to have to close Cubasis to hear Splice or vice versa. I need to hear the beat playing so I can determine what sounds I want to sample. This is such a workflow killer for me… I understand it may not be entirely Steinberg’s fault, but whoever’s fault it is, I just want it to work how it should!
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My favorite daw on my iPad

Very reliable

The Best DAW on IOS!!!

The closest thing to me, iOS has to Avid Protools for mobile! A professional, portable tool for sessions on the go! I have a couple requests though…. Can you please add aux bus tracks for sends and group inserts per track for the ability to send and record audio from one track to another, 2. the ability to drag n drop samples chromatically to the mini sampler to instantly spread across the keys, and 3. Track settings to save and recall vocal and effect chains. Outside of that a dedicated multi sampler chopper for chopping samples like a MPC to send to the pads! That’s It!!!🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
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Wishlist

For me, this is the best DAW on iOS. Would love to see the drum pattern editor and chord track added in the next big update, and maybe future in app purchases for lite versions of variaudio and groove agent.

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Tracks going out of sync after mixdown

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Metronome not working as expected

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Bluetooth audio playback issues

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Incompatibility with certain audio interfaces

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Crashes when importing or exporting files

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add tempo and time signature changes

Feature

Implement better MIDI controller support

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Improve audio quantization and editing tools

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Introduce a dedicated sampler with more functionality

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Allow iCloud sync and seamless project transfer

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FAQ

What is Cubasis 3?

Cubasis 3 is a multi-award winning audio and MIDI Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) designed for mobile music production on iPhone and iPad. It allows users to perform, record, mix, and share their music with professional-sounding results.

What are the key features of Cubasis 3?

Key features include unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, a full-screen mixer, group tracks, 960 PPQN MIDI resolution for precise editing, 8 insert and 8 send effects, real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting, a virtual analog synthesizer, and a sampler for creating custom instruments.

Is Cubasis 3 free to use?

Cubasis 3 is available for free with in-app purchases. Users can transfer previous in-app purchases from Cubasis 2 to Cubasis 3. Additional instruments and effects may be available for purchase within the app.

What devices is Cubasis 3 compatible with?

Cubasis 3 is a universal app, meaning it supports both iPhone and iPad. It is designed to run efficiently on these iOS devices, offering UI scale presets for different screen sizes.

Who is Cubasis 3 for?

This app is ideal for musicians, songwriters, and producers who want to capture musical ideas on the go and develop them into full songs. Its intuitive interface and professional features make it suitable for both quick demos and more complex productions.