# Music Studio

> Digital Audio Workstation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id328608539](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id328608539)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id328608539`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (424 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.11.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-12-30
- **First published:** 2009-09-04
- **Size:** 775 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/music-studio/id328608539)
- **Website:** [http://www.steinberg.net](http://www.steinberg.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.steinberg.net/en/extras/privacy\_policy.html](http://www.steinberg.net/en/extras/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Music Studio is a complete Digital Audio Workstation for iOS devices. It delivers desktop-grade music production on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with a photorealistic 85-key keyboard, a 127-track sequencer, and advanced note editing. It includes 194 studio-recorded instruments (plus 124 free in-app), drum pads, chord pads, and a suite of real-time effects to shape sounds. It supports MIDI, audio import/export (WAV/MP3/AAC), AudioCopy/AudioPaste, and iOS Files for project management.

Designed for serious composers, Music Studio offers Audiobus and Inter-App Audio routing, two-instrument playback, unlimited undo/redo, and sharing to SoundCloud, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and more. Export songs as WAV or AAC and work across apps with Retina display support and CoreMIDI compatibility.

## Rankings

- #85,369 — Overall
- #61 — medium
- #65 — media

## Review summary

Music Studio is praised as a beginner-friendly mobile DAW with a rich instrument library and on-the-go workflow, including the ability to create custom sounds and compatibility with Cubase. However, reviews note recurring Bluetooth/audio output problems, stability crashes after updates, and a lack of recent maintenance or a macOS version, plus inter-app audio/transfer frustrations. It remains beloved by long-time users but may be risky for those needing current maintenance.

### Pros

- Easy-to-use, beginner-friendly mobile DAW with an intuitive interface
- Large variety of instruments and the ability to create your own instruments
- Long-standing app with strong on-the-go workflow and cross‑compatibility (e.g., works with Cubase; iCloud sync)
- Popular choice for hip‑hop/beat making and general music creation
- Valued for its portability and enduring usefulness over many years

### Cons

- Persistent Bluetooth/airplay audio issues (AirPods/AirPlay) across updates
- Stability problems and crashes, especially after updates
- Lack of timely updates and support (old last update, no macOS version)
- Inter‑app audio and cross‑app transfer/workflow limitations

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