# Etude - Grand Piano App & AUv3 — Music studio instrument plugin > Virtual Yamaha C3X grand piano instrument for mobile music creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etude-grand-piano-app-and-auv3/id6746251791 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) - Category: Music - Price: $19.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.2 · 24 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-12-16 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etude-grand-piano-app-and-auv3/id6746251791/reviews.md ## What is Etude? A Grand Piano in Your Hands Etude for iPhone and iPad captures the soul of a world class Yamaha C3X grand piano, sampled in a space acoustically designed for the purest piano performances. Every detail reflects the care and precision of its recording – from shimmering harmonic richness in the upper registers to the deep, warm resonance of the lower octaves – all perfectly balanced to feel alive under your fingers. But Etude for iPhone and iPad is much more than a virtual piano instrument app – it's a concert grade grand piano experience of breathtaking tonal richness and expressive depth, right there at your fingertips. It’s like sitting in front of a real grand piano, with every nuance captured in stunning detail, ready to accompany you wherever creativity calls. • A pocket-sized, concert grade Yamaha C3X grand-piano experience. • Breathtaking tonal richness and expressive depth at your fingertips • Create anywhere, anytime with studio-quality realism • For iPhone, iPad, Cubasis and every mobile DAW supporting AU Unmatched Realism, Wherever You Create Play it standalone on your iPhone or iPad, connect it to a MIDI keyboard for an authentic feel, or integrate it seamlessly into your workflow using our award-winning Cubasis mobile DAW or any other AUv3-compatible DAW. Whether you're sketching visionary ideas, arranging masterful compositions, or performing live with precision, Etude for iPhone and iPad delivers a unique, studio quality, authentic grand piano sound. It’s unmatched in its realism, wherever you create - on stage, on the move, at home, or in the studio. Technical support https://forums.steinberg.net If you like Etude, please support us by rating this app in the App Store! Thank you! ## Key features - Concert-grade Yamaha C3X grand piano sound - Studio-quality realism - Standalone iPhone/iPad use - MIDI keyboard integration - AUv3 DAW compatibility - Create anywhere, anytime ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etude-grand-piano-app-and-auv3/id6746251791/reviews.md ### 2/5 — sounds good, but.. *2026-08-06* where is the midi sustain pedal? Cc64 doesn’t affect it, without a sustain midi option it’s pretty useless as a piano app. There is a tiny little sustain button on the left, but requires using your hand for sustaining notes, and no midi learn? maybe I’m missing something? Nearly Every piano and synth app I use responds to a CC64 latch or sustain command. I bought the suite, the other app doesn’t respond to CC64 either. ### 5/5 — Am I missing something? (Not any more!) *2026-08-05* (Previous comment: Every time the app is opened it reverts back to default settings. Is there no way to load/save the settings?) Thanks for the latest update, which solves the above problem and is just perfect 👍👍👍 **Developer response:** Hi Zebs22000, Thank you very much for your updated review and rating - this is greatly appreciated. We are very glad to read that we've been able to resolve your issue with the latest Etude 1.2 update. Now, please enjoy being creative and create some nice music with Etude! Thanks again, Lars ### 5/5 — Great piano All Issues Sorted *2026-08-04* All issues sorted by dev team. Now you can save save presets and the sound issues in standalone are gone. Many thanks Jay **Developer response:** Hi *JayLane*, Thank you very much for your updated review and rating, and for giving us 5*****!! We are happy to read that Etude 1.2 resolved all your reported issues. Have great fun using Etude! Stay safe and enjoy being creative, Lars ### 5/5 — Fking awesome *2026-07-21* Fking awesome **Developer response:** Many thanks for your kind review and rating - we are very glad to read this. Plus, we plan to release an update soon, which will make Etude even better! Stay safe, Lars ### 5/5 — Great sound and great price *2026-07-04* This app is great. The sound is fantastic for the price and size (800mb total download). I have many pricey vsts on pc that I’m comparing against. The controls are very basic but adequate in most regards, though one significant missing item is the ability to create a custom velocity curve. There are 3 preset curves, but I only find one of them usable and still want to tweak it a little to increase the playability. Seems like an easy addition and a shame it’s missing. Let’s hope a future update fixes that (though I still think it is 5 stars as is). **Developer response:** Thank you very much for your kind review and rating, Skydancer8240! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying Etude so far. We also plan to release an update soon to further improve the user experience. Your feedback will be shared with the team. Thanks, Lars ### 3/5 — Am I missing something? *2026-06-27* Every time the app is opened it reverts back to default settings. Is there no way to load/save the settings? **Developer response:** Hi Zebs22000, We will soon release a nice update for Etude that will include options to save and load settings, as well as remember the app's state when you close and reopen it. It will take a little more time, but not too long. Best, Lars ### 5/5 — The Yamaha Sound *2026-04-20* This is hands down the best Yamaha cfx auv3 on the App Store. It nails the recording styles rather than focusing on base-instrument modeling like others. **Developer response:** Hi TheJoaquinDad, Many thanks for your kind Etude review and rating! :) We’re very glad to hear that you’re satisfied with Etude - your review truly made our day. Please enjoy being creative, and stay safe and well! Best, Lars ### 1/5 — Needs to be fixed *2026-03-27* Having issues with getting sound from the standalone app or when I open it in cubasis **Developer response:** Hi Joseph Malic Adams, Thanks again for your previous review and rating. Have you been able to resolve your issue in the meantime (using the proposed steps below)? If the problem persists, please get in touch with us via our Mobile Apps Forum (https://forums.steinberg.net/c/mobile-apps) to allow us exchanging with you, to resolve your problem. Best, Lars ---- Hi Joseph Malic Adams, Thanks for your message. Please delete both versions of Etude: the standalone app and the plug-in version in Cubasis. After that, download the latest Etude standalone version from the App Store. Once it’s installed, launch the standalone app and tap the Content Download button to download the required content. When that’s done, please check whether Etude produces sound when you play the built-in on-screen keyboard. If it does, the next step is to launch Cubasis, open the in-app store, and download the Etude plug-in version by tapping the corresponding download button. Let us know how it goes! Best, Lars ### 4/5 — Gutes Piano. Es fehlen Velocity Kurven. *2026-01-12* Guter Pianoklang. Funktion zur Auswahl von Velocity Kurven (User/preset) fehlt, das ist nicht gut. Mein Controller (Roland RD—300NX) liefert sehr gute Velocity Werte (ca. 5—127!!!) bei Pianoteq (lineare Standard—Einstellung). Etude setzt dies ppp—mf um, f mit Anstrengung, es spielt sich sehr schwergängig und dumpf. **Developer response:** Hi Danke für Deine freundliche Etude Bewertung und die dazugehörige Review. Bitte sieh Dir mal unser Tutorial zur Etude Piano App an, wo sämtliche Funktionen der App demonstriert werden: https://youtu.be/B_jqNMjAfok?si=Lpshg31d27OJWb3s Bitte lass uns wissen, ob Dir das weiterhilft. Danke & liebe Grüße Lars ### 5/5 — Etude Grand Piano *2025-12-29* Na dem Kauf habe ich direkt ausprobiert, die 15,99 Euro sind nicht umsonst weggeworfen, es hat sich gelohnt, bin zufrieden mit dem Sound, kann ich weiter empfehlen, viele Grüße an die Entwickler, Eugen **Developer response:** Hi EuBaMusik, Danke für Deine freundliche Bewertung und ein frohes neues Jahr! Wir freuen uns zu lesen, dass Dir Etude soweit gefällt! Hab Spaß mit der Musik & liebe Grüße, Lars ## Frequently asked questions about Etude ### What is Etude's core functionality? Etude provides a virtual Yamaha C3X grand piano experience on iPhone and iPad, offering studio-quality sound for music creation. It can be used standalone or integrated with other music production tools. ### What devices does Etude support? Etude is designed for both iPhone and iPad, allowing users to create music on their preferred Apple mobile device. ### How does Etude integrate with other music software? Etude seamlessly integrates with mobile DAWs that support AUv3, including Steinberg's own Cubasis. It also works with any other AUv3-compatible DAW. ### Can I use a MIDI keyboard with Etude? Yes, you can connect a MIDI keyboard to your iPhone or iPad to use with Etude for a more authentic playing feel and experience. ### What is the age rating for Etude? Etude has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music. ### How often is Etude updated? Etude was last updated on December 17, 2025, with version 1.0. Further updates will be released by the developer, Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. ### What is the price of Etude? Etude is a paid application, available for $19.99. This one-time purchase grants access to its full features. ### Does Etude have ads? No, Etude does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2026-08-04 What’s New in Etude 1.1 • Create custom presets and use them seamlessly in any AUv3 host app • Browse faster with new search and favorites features • Enjoy expressive playability with a resizable keyboard, chord pads, and sustain • General stability improvements Like what you hear? Please consider leaving a rating or review on the App Store. We appreciate your support! ### 1.0 — 2025-12-17 No release notes. ## More apps by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH - [Music Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-studio/id328608539) - [Music Studio Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-studio-lite/id378356692) - [LoopMash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmash/id419328379) - [LoopMash Free](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmash-free/id441914802) - [LoopMash HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopmash-hd/id470885300) - [Cubase iC Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubase-ic-pro/id573140262) All apps by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251 ## Related topics [grand piano auv3 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/grand-piano-auv3-2) · [grand piano auv3](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/grand-piano-auv3) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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