# Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio — Music Production & Recording > Multi-award winning audio and MIDI DAW for mobile music production. (iPhone/iPad app by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-3-daw-and-music-studio/id1207839273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $49.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,456 App Store ratings · 796 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.7 · 1.2 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-12-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-3-daw-and-music-studio/id1207839273/reviews.md ## What is Cubasis 3? Quickly and easily capture your musical ideas as soon as they arrive and turn them into professional-sounding songs with the multi-award winning Cubasis 3. Enjoy performing, recording, mixing and sharing your music in no time, wherever you are, right there on your iPhone and iPad. Meet one of the fastest, most intuitive and complete audio and MIDI DAWs available on iOS today: Cubasis 3. Computer Music Editor’s Choice Award 2020・MusicTech Choice Award 2020・NAMM TEC Awards 2026 Finalist "Cubasis 3 marks a great leap to the iPhone, and maintains Cubasis’ status as the DAW to beat on the iOS platform." — Computer Music "Cubasis has always represented the best balance between features and usability in any iOS DAW/sequencer, and in Cubasis 3, Steinberg have raised a high bar even higher." — Sound On Sound "Cubasis 3 is far and away the most powerful and user-friendly mobile DAW around." — ASK Audio "Cubasis has been invaluable for me when I just need to create a quick demo before the plane lands." — Rob Swire (Pendulum, Knife Party, Deadmau5) Learn more about Cubasis at www.steinberg.net/cubasis NEW IN CUBASIS 3 • Universal app support: Run Cubasis on the iPhone and iPad • Tempo and signature track support • Group tracks: Easily combine individual tracks to groups • Full-screen mixer: Easily extend the size of the mixer and more • New look, same feel: Enjoy creating more efficiently • Free Cubasis 2 IAP transfer: Freely transfer previous in-app purchases to Cubasis 3 • 960 PPQN MIDI resolution: Precise audio and MIDI event editing at the highest level • 8 insert, 8 send effects: Create great-sounding tracks with flexible effects options • FX rearrangement: Quickly rearrange plug-ins and change their pre/post fader position • 75 new effects presets: Make tracks sound great with these ready-to-use presets • Undo with history list: Quickly jump back to earlier versions of your song • Redesigned instruments and effects: Modern styling with more precise operation • Audio, MIDI and automation editors revisited: File editing is much more effective • Revised MediaBay: Your all-new control center for file and project management • UI scale presets for iPhone and iPad: Quickly change the size and arrangement of Cubasis • MicroSonic instruments refill: Get creative with great-sounding new instruments HIGHLIGHTS • Unlimited number of audio and MIDI tracks • 24 assignable physical inputs and outputs • 32-bit floating-point audio engine • Audio I/O resolution of up to 24-bit/96 kHz • Real-time time-stretching and pitch-shifting featuring zplane’s élastique 3 • Micrologue virtual analog synthesizer with 126 ready-to-go presets • MicroSonic with over 120 virtual instrument sounds • MiniSampler to create your own instruments (includes 20 factory instruments) • Mixer with studio-grade channel strip per track and 17 effects processors • Sidechain support • Fully automatable DJ-like Spin FX effect plug-in • Over 550 MIDI and time-stretch-capable audio loops • Virtual keyboard with chord buttons, chord and drum pads with intuitive note repeat • Audio editor and MIDI editor with MIDI CC support • MIDI editor for programming and editing MIDI tracks quickly and efficiently • MIDI Learn, Mackie Control (MCU) and HUI protocol support • MIDI auto quantize and time-stretch • Track duplicate • Automation, MIDI CC, program change and aftertouch support • Core Audio and MIDI-compatible hardware supported • Keyboard shortcut and mouse support • MIDI over Bluetooth LE support • Audio Unit including Instrument Multi Out support, Inter-App Audio and Audiobus 3 support • Ableton Link Support • Import audio via iTunes, iCloud Drive, Files app, AirDrop or use AudioPaste • MIDI clock and MIDI thru support • Export to Cubase, iCloud Drive, external hard drives, wireless flash drives, Dropbox, AudioCopy and email Technical support http://www.steinberg.net/cubasisforum If you like Cubasis, please support us by rating this app in the App Store! Thank you! ## Key features - 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 ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $49.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Waves AudioTrack | $7.99 | one-time | | Waves L1 Ultramaximizer | $7.99 | one-time | | Waves Q10 Equalizer | $7.99 | one-time | | Classic Machines | $6.99 | one-time | | FX Pack 1: Reverbs & Delays | $6.99 | one-time | | Micrologue ARP Arpeggiator | $4.99 | one-time | | FX Pack 2: Vintage FX | $6.99 | one-time | | Waves Plug-in Bundle | $19.99 | one-time | | Waves Tune Real-Time | $4.99 | one-time | | HALion Sonic Selection | $19.99 | one-time | | FM Classics | $13.99 | one-time | | Neo FM | $13.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Cubasis 3? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Powerful mobile DAW - 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface - 🎨 Impressive sound quality and instruments - 💻 Seamless integration with desktop Cubase - 🌐 Portable music creation on the go **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 🔇 Audio glitches and playback problems - 🕰️ Slow performance with multiple tracks/plugins - 🔀 Bugs with MIDI and automation - 💸 Expensive with many in-app purchases **Commonly reported bugs** - Tracks going out of sync after mixdown - Metronome not working as expected - Bluetooth audio playback issues - Incompatibility with certain audio interfaces - Crashes when importing or exporting files **Most requested features** - Add tempo and time signature changes - Implement better MIDI controller support - Improve audio quantization and editing tools - Introduce a dedicated sampler with more functionality - Allow iCloud sync and seamless project transfer ## Recent user reviews (10 of 796) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-3-daw-and-music-studio/id1207839273/reviews.md ### 5/5 — This daws is promising *2026-08-16, version 3.8.5* I think wave tunes should have AUV3 Effect Plugin Support like how Neural Amp Modeler is with Studio Camera ### 5/5 — Cubasis 3 review *2026-08-15, version 3.8.5* Excellent ### 5/5 — Show must go on… *2026-08-04, version 3.8.5* Thank you for the wonderful app! Cubasis one of the closest to the desktop DAWs and pro workflows. But can you add some little midi effects like Pitch, Scale, Chords? ### 5/5 — The DAW for iPad. Period. *2026-08-02, version 3.8.3* If you come from Pro Tools, and wished for the same experience on the iPad, this is the tool you need. I never used Cubase before, I was all in with Pro Tools until I was in need for a mobile version. I tried a couple, until I found the one. This app is perfect. Now I’m thinking to try it on desktop as well… this app has been so good that it may change my mind about Pro Tools. Seriously. ### 5/5 — Lwtagoooooo *2026-07-28, version 3.8.3* Let’s goooooo ### 2/5 — Would be perfect if the midi was fixed but it completely ruins it. *2026-07-25, version 3.8.3* Just bought this and am instantly regretting because the midi is so hard to use and frustratingly long winded. You have to press an edit button to place a note then press it again then you can’t even resize it properly because it doesn’t register when you try to drag the note length it drags the note instead then I accidentally delete it cause of the fusterating system. Bandlab is a free app and it does midi perfectly it’s intuitive and fast and easy to use i don’t get why this has to be borderline impossible. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-07-18, version 3.8.3* Incredible… I use Nuendo, Cubasis and Fender Studio. On the road creativity Cubasis it’s a monster!!!… It’s a blessing! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-07-15, version 3.8.3* Great app ### 5/5 — The Most Valuable, Most Feature-Rich iOS DAW Offering *2026-07-14, version 3.8.3* Cubasis is the most capable and most useful music tool for iOS I’ve ever used. I can pull off mixes comparable to what’s possible with Cubase or Ableton. Essential and highly recommended for any music producer with an ipad. ### 1/5 — Audio *2026-07-03* Recorded audio is always out of sync, it’s been like this even in desktop Cubase for years as compared to Logic Pro . Recently I recorded guitar through Katana Go , no matter how accurately I played , still it goes out of sync . Such a waste of money !! **Developer response:** Hi Sumith Ramachandran, Thank you for your review and rating. Please file a bug report in our Cubasis forum at steinberg.net/cubasisforum so that we can discuss the issue with you in more detail. When creating your report, please include as much information as possible about your system, such as the device model, operating system version, and any other relevant details. If possible, please also share a video clip that demonstrates the steps leading to the problem. Thank you for your support. Best regards, Lars ## Frequently asked questions about Cubasis 3 ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.8.5 — 2026-08-04 What’s New in Cubasis 3.8.5 This update brings 40+ improvements and refinements for an even smoother music production experience. For the full list of changes, visit: https://steinberg.net/cubasisforum. If you enjoy Cubasis, please support us by rating the app in the App Store! ### 3.8.3 — 2026-02-23 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! ### 3.8.2 — 2026-01-19 This update includes improvements and is recommended for all Cubasis users. For the full list of changes in Cubasis 3.8.2, 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! ### 3.8.1 — 2025-12-23 This update includes improvements and is recommended for all Cubasis users. For the full list of changes in Cubasis 3.8.1, 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! ### 3.8 — 2025-12-17 Cubasis 3.8 transforms your iPhone and iPad into a powerful mobile studio for musicians of all kinds. With Cubasis 3.8, plug in your guitar or bass to access legendary amp tones and presets, stay in tune with the new tuner, and enjoy smoother sessions with improved audio routing and Bluetooth support. Work in your way with portrait mode, external display support, and full iOS 26 integration. Plus, get exclusive Cubasis plug-ins if you own our all-new Verve and Etude for iOS piano apps and more. Cubasis Bass Amp So you've laid down a great bass track – now it deserves to sound its absolute best. That’s where our Bass Amp Suite shines, featuring an arsenal of the most sought-after, great-sounding iconic bass amps, paired with a wide range of EQ, compression, and dedicated bass effects like Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Envelope Filter, Octaver, and many more. Of course, we’ve included a huge selection of pro-sounding presets for all kinds of genres – whether as a starting point or for that final polish, the choice is yours. Cubasis Amp Rack Your guitar track demands more than just volume – it craves character, tone, and impact. Cubasis Amp Rack delivers a rich collection of legendary amp models, paired with a versatile suite of guitar-focused effects. Whether you're chasing vintage warmth or modern edge, Amp Rack will get you there with ease, making it simple to dial in your perfect sound. And with a wide range of genre-ready presets, you’re set to quickly shape your tone– or fine-tune it to perfection. Cubasis Tuner Before you bring your next musical idea to life, ensure your tuning is spot on with the all-new Cubasis Tuner. Discover one of the most beautifully designed tuner plug-ins, blending sleek visuals with intuitive controls and lightning-fast response. With both simple and advanced interface modes, it enables fast tuning with pinpoint accuracy. Stay perfectly in tune and keep your creative momentum going, without any distractions. Smarter Sound, Portrait Mode, Bigger Screens & iOS 26 Ready Cubasis 3.8 introduces audio input and output device selection alongside Bluetooth audio recording, giving you full control over your routing and mobile capture setup. Enjoy greater workflow flexibility with portrait mode and windowing support, plus full support for external displays to expand your creative space. With full iOS 26 compatibility, Cubasis is ready for whatever you create next. * Using Bluetooth audio may introduce system-related latency. Additional Verve and Etude Cubasis Plug-in Versions Verve and Etude, our brand new piano apps for iOS and iPadOS, deliver world-class piano sounds – ideal for scoring, classical, jazz, pop-oriented pieces and more. Use them standalone on your iPhone or iPad, or seamlessly integrate them into any AU-compatible DAW. Plus, if you own both Cubasis and Verve or Etude, you’ll get an additional Cubasis plug-in version of the instrument at no extra cost for enhanced integration and peak performance. Improved MIDI File Support Cubasis 3.8 now supports import and export of Tempo and Signature track data in MIDI files, making it easier to preserve timing and structure across apps and devices. These enhancements improve compatibility and streamline your workflow when arranging and sharing projects. Additional refinements also make working with MIDI files smoother and more flexible than ever. More Features and Improvements Features alone don’t make a great app – usability and reliability do. Alongside its exciting new features, Cubasis 3.8 delivers thoughtful refinements such as significant Tempo and Signature track improvements, addressing user feedback for a smoother, more enjoyable experience… and much more. Renowned for its usability, Cubasis now offers even greater performance and long-term stability. For the full list of fixes and enhancements, please visit: steinberg.net/cubasisforum. 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