# Cubasis LE 3

> Mobile Music Creation System

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1479016819](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1479016819)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1479016819`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (728 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.8.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2020-03-29
- **Size:** 1.21 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cubasis-le-3/id1479016819)
- **Website:** [http://www.steinberg.net/cubasisle](http://www.steinberg.net/cubasisle)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.steinberg.net/en/extras/privacy\_policy.html](http://www.steinberg.net/en/extras/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Cubasis LE 3 is a compact mobile music studio for iPhone and iPad, designed for quick capture, editing, and mixing on the go. It features an integrated keyboard, MicroSonic instruments based on HALion Sonic, and a full-screen mixer with pro-grade effects to create polished tracks anywhere. Note: a supported hardware device is required to unlock the full feature set (demo mode is available). 

New in Cubasis LE 3 includes universal app support for iPhone and iPad, 960 PPQN MIDI resolution for precise editing, undo history, redesigned instruments and effects, and improved file management with MediaBay. You can transfer Cubasis LE 2 IAPs to Cubasis LE 3 and extend functionality via select in-app purchases.

## Rankings

- #63,322 — Overall
- #26 — plugin

## Review summary

Reviews converge on a strong full-version DAW with solid Steinberg support, but the LE edition is overly restricted and costly. Main downsides are hidden hardware requirements, missing core features (projects, MIDI/imports, plugins), instability, and a steep price for additional tools. The app shows potential as a capable mobile DAW, especially on older iPads, yet LE users face significant barriers that many reviewers feel undermine value.

### Pros

- Steinberg’s reputation and responsive support (noted as ultra-responsive in forums)
- Full Cubasis offers powerful, feature-rich DAW capabilities (e.g., freezing, automation, chord pads)
- Usable on older iPads, indicating good device compatibility

### Cons

- High price with paywalls and upsell for additional instruments/features (e.g., $50 for more instruments)
- LE edition is not a true Light Edition—30-minute resets, limited features, no AU hosting, acts like a storefront/demo
- Core LE limitations hinder music creation (no new projects, limited MIDI import, no plugins, no easy app-to-app integration)
- Hard to use without compatible hardware (requires supported hardware, camera adapter, and power; not always obvious)
- Stability issues and performance problems (crashes when importing, slow loads, reliability concerns)

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