Comparison

LH Grain Pad vs Cubase DAW Controller

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

Head to head
About

LH Grain Pad

This app is a powerful granular synthesizer with two independent channels for creating unique sound textures. It offers extensive control over grain parameters, built-in samples, and a variety of audio effects for complex sound design. Ideal for both live performance and studio production.

Highlights
  • Dual independent granular channels
  • 8 amplitude envelopes
  • Built-in sample library
  • Extensive audio effects suite
  • Touchpad grain control
  • Customizable pitch bar
  • OSC message support
  • Audio recorder
Features
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LH Grain, a granular synthesizer with two channels -- each channel independent for generating and controlling granular textures -- is focused on stunning granular sound. To make your grains unique, LH Grain offers you 8 kinds of amplitude envelopes used for the grains and built-in samples furnishing a wide variety of wave shapes. There are a lot of audio effects which give you more possibilities to process the sound and make the sound more complex. To take advantage of LH Grain to deal with both live performance and studio work, the touch pad visualizing the grains and the customizable pitch bar provide you with the easy way to control sound. The support for OSC format message makes it possible LH Grain’s associating with other devices in real time. When you are ready to play, you can record what your are producing and share your pieces with other devices. ------notice ------- LH Grain does not support Audiobus. ------features------ --Sample Location Control --Grain Waveform Selector --Frequency Jitter --Grain Duration & Density Control With Touchpad --Pitch Bar --OSC Format Message Receive & Send —Audio Recorder. ———-FXs——— EQ, Format Filter, Ring Modulation, Low/High/Band pass filter, Chorus, Flanger, Distortion, Delay, Reverb, 3D Sound.

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

Screenshots

Cubase DAW Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LH Grain Pad at $2.99 against Cubase DAW Controller's $14.99. LH Grain Pad also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Cubase DAW Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

LH Grain Pad costs $2.99 and Cubase DAW Controller $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LH Grain Pad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of LH Grain Pad's written reviews are positive against 56% of Cubase DAW Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LH Grain Pad ships an update every 25 months, Cubase DAW Controller every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LH Grain Pad versus Cubase DAW Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLH Grain PadCubase DAW Controller
Price$2.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昊 刘9390-0801 Quebec inc

Customer experience

LH Grain Pad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Cubase DAW Controller

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

In-app purchases

None

LH Grain Pad

No in-app purchases

None

Cubase DAW Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LH Grain Pad free?
LH Grain Pad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cubase DAW Controller free?
Cubase DAW Controller costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LH Grain Pad or Cubase DAW Controller?
LH Grain Pad is rated higher. LH Grain Pad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Cubase DAW Controller averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do LH Grain Pad or Cubase DAW Controller have ads?
Neither LH Grain Pad nor Cubase DAW Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LH Grain Pad or Cubase DAW Controller?
LH Grain Pad ships an update every 25 months, and Cubase DAW Controller every 3 months. Most recently, LH Grain Pad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cubase DAW Controller on November 3, 2026.

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