Comparison

Cubase DAW Controller vs GSDSP MagicBlur

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cubase DAW Controller

Control your digital audio workstation with precision. Adjust faders, EQ, and transport functions, and customize your interface for a more tactile music production experience. Seamlessly integrate with MIDI devices and enjoy multi-touch support.

Highlights
  • Fader control for volume adjustment
  • EQ manipulation for sound shaping
  • Transport controls for project navigation
  • Track selection and mute/solo/record functions
  • Customizable interface
  • MIDI integration
  • Multi-touch support
Features
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Cubase Fader Controller The Cubase Fader Controller is a mobile application designed to enhance the user interface of Cubase, a popular digital audio workstation (DAW). This application replicates the functionality of the CMC device, offering features that allow for precise control over various aspects of Cubase. Key Features: 1. Fader Control: Adjust the volume levels of individual tracks with high precision. 2. EQ Control: Manipulate the equalization settings of your tracks to shape the sound to your preference. 3. Transport Controls: Start, stop, and navigate through your project seamlessly. 4. Track Selection: Quickly switch between different tracks in your project. Mute/Solo/Record: Easily mute, solo, or arm tracks for recording. 5. Customization: Personalize the interface to suit your workflow preferences. 6. MIDI Integration: Integrate with MIDI devices to enhance control over your music production. 7. Multi-Touch Support: Utilize multi-touch gestures for an intuitive control experience. 8. Compatibility: Fully compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems. 9. Steinberg Product Compatibility: Supports Cubase Version 5 and above. Compatible with Nuendo. The Cubase Fader Controller aims to provide musicians and producers with a more tactile and efficient way to interact with Cubase, improving the overall music production process. Product Page: - www.voltimusic.com/cubase_controller_home/ How to Setup: - www.voltimusic.com/cubase/cubase_controller/ Contact Us: - WhatsApp: +1 514 629 8497 - Email: contact@voltimusic.com

About

GSDSP MagicBlur

Transform audio into lush pads, frozen textures, or spectral motion with this multi-curve spectral blur and freeze effect. Shape different parts of the spectrum with independent blur times, and explore evolving drones and unique spectral transitions.

Highlights
  • Frequency-dependent spectral blur
  • Multi-curve spectral freeze
  • Morphing and frame selection
  • Reverse morph direction
  • Envelope and pitch shifting
  • Modulation system
  • AUv3 audio effect plugin
Features
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Turn any sound into lush pads, frozen textures, or drifting spectral motion with this multi-curve spectral blur and freeze effect. Frequency-Dependent Blur MagicBlur is a multi-curve spectral blur and freeze processor designed for transforming audio into pads, overtone glissandi, reversed textures, and glitch-like movements. Apply separate blur times per frequency or frequency range, then mix, modulate, and spread them to explore anything from subtle, washed-out ambience to extreme spectral experimentation. How Spectral Blur Works Incoming audio is analyzed into fast-moving spectral frames, each representing the frequency content of a small slice of sound. Instead of playing every frame in sequence, MagicBlur lets you pick frames at defined intervals and morph smoothly toward the next one. The Blur Time sets how gradually frequencies transition — and because MagicBlur supports independent blur times per frequency, you can shape different parts of the spectrum with fine-grained control. Freeze, Reverse & Transform Disable morphing to create a spectral freeze, holding each frame until the next is selected. Reverse the morph direction, apply envelopes, or shift pitch to create evolving drones and unique spectral transitions. Combined with MagicBlur’s modulation system, these tools unlock a wide range of expressive and experimental sound design possibilities. MagicBlur is an AUv3 audio effect plugin compatible with Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand and many more. A Desktop version is also available for Windows and macOS (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information here: https://gs-dsp.com/products

Screenshots

Cubase DAW Controller4 screens
GSDSP MagicBlur3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cubase DAW Controller at $14.99 against GSDSP MagicBlur's $29.99. GSDSP MagicBlur's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (4.9 vs 3.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cubase DAW Controller costs $14.99 and GSDSP MagicBlur $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GSDSP MagicBlur holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Cubase DAW Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of GSDSP MagicBlur's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cubase DAW Controller ships an update every 3 months, GSDSP MagicBlur every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cubase DAW Controller versus GSDSP MagicBlur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCubase DAW ControllerGSDSP MagicBlur
Price$14.99 — better$29.99
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer9390-0801 Quebec incGustav Scholda

Customer experience

Cubase DAW Controller

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

GSDSP MagicBlur

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cubase DAW Controller

No in-app purchases

None

GSDSP MagicBlur

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cubase DAW Controller free?
Cubase DAW Controller costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GSDSP MagicBlur free?
GSDSP MagicBlur costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cubase DAW Controller or GSDSP MagicBlur?
GSDSP MagicBlur is rated higher. Cubase DAW Controller averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while GSDSP MagicBlur averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Cubase DAW Controller or GSDSP MagicBlur have ads?
Neither Cubase DAW Controller nor GSDSP MagicBlur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cubase DAW Controller or GSDSP MagicBlur?
Cubase DAW Controller ships an update every 3 months, and GSDSP MagicBlur every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cubase DAW Controller was updated on October 14, 2026 and GSDSP MagicBlur on October 24, 2026.

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