Overview

Features & Capabilities

Cubasis 3 is a universal iOS DAW for iPhone and iPad that lets you quickly capture ideas and turn them into professional songs. It combines recording, editing and mixing in one powerful mobile studio, with a fast, intuitive workflow and support for tempo/signature tracks, group tracks, and a full-screen mixer. It’s a multi-award-winning app, honored by Computer Music Editor’s Choice (2020), MusicTech Choice Award (2020), and NAMM TEC Awards finalist (2026).

Key features include unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, 24-bit/96 kHz audio, real-time time-stretch with élastique 3, a suite of instruments (Micrologue, MicroSonic, MiniSampler), extensive effects, MIDI Learn and control protocol support, MIDI over Bluetooth LE, Audio Unit/MIDI Inter-App Audio/Audiobus 3 compatibility, Ableton Link, and flexible import/export options (iCloud, iTunes, Files, Cubase export, and more).

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
Rating:
4.60
(3,443)
3 new ratings
Version:
3.8.3 Last updated: 2026-02-23
Version code:
881822225
Creation date:
2019-12-18
Compatible devices:
Size:
1.15GB
Price:
49.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-19
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Developed by:
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cubasis-3-daw-music-studio/id1207839273
Website:
http://www.steinberg.net/cubasis

User Reviews

Overall, reviews praise Cubasis 3 as a powerful, affordable iPad DAW with professional features (routing, buses, and third-party plugin support), strong AUv3/iPad integration, and the ability to create complete songs without a subscription. However, recurring drawbacks include export/render failures, crashes with third-party plugins, and a workflow that can feel clunky. UI quirks (exit/Help) and device-specific scaling add to friction. It’s a strong choice for mobile music production, provided you can tolerate stability issues and invest in learning the workflow.
Pros
  • Pro-grade DAW on iPad with routing, buses, and support for third-party plugins.
  • Affordable upfront price with no subscription, offering desktop-like features for less.
  • Mobile-friendly and intuitive enough to sketch ideas quickly and produce full songs.
  • Excellent integration with AUv3 and other iPad music apps, boosting workflow with plugins and apps.
  • Versatile tool for musicians and podcasters; professional capabilities on the go.
Cons
  • Export/render issues: mixes can hang or fail to render, making it unreliable.
  • Crashes and instability with third-party plugins and AU MIDI units on some devices.
  • Workflow can feel clunky and not as intuitive as other DAWs, hindering efficiency.
  • UI/UX quirks and touch targets (double-tap exit, easily hit Help, and device-specific scaling) disrupt day-to-day use.
Recent reviews
Very reliable
by DW*****, 2026-06-11

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!!!🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
by Je*****, 2026-06-09
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