Steinberg Cubasis 3.8, Verve & Etude

Steinberg has today announced the immediate availability of Cubasis 3.8, a major update to its award-winning Cubasis 3 recording app, alongside the all-new Verve and Etude piano instruments for iPhone and iPad. Bringing the quality and versatility of recording anywhere on mobile devices to the same level as studio-based recording has taken another leap forward with Cubasis 3.8, launched alongside Verve and Etude for iPhone and iPad - two contrasting, yet complimentary piano instruments crafted for Cubasis and other AUv3-compatible mobile DAW apps. Verve and Etude are also available via Cubasis in-app purchases on Android.

Guitarists and bass players can now enjoy an even better mobile recording experience, thanks to the new Amp Rack and Bass Amp suites in Cubasis 3.8. Choosing different amplifiers and stomp box effects is the key to getting great recorded guitar and bass sounds. The Amp Rack and Bass Amp suites both feature collections of legendary amplifier models and versatile, professional-level stomp box effects. With manual controls alongside a wide range of immediately usable presets, it is straightforward to dial in a great sound for any musical style. An all-new Tuner is also included, with simple and advanced user modes, ultra-fast response and intuitive controls to ensure any instrument will be precisely in tune.

Further refinements to Cubasis 3.8 include Bluetooth audio recording, audio input/output device selection and support for import and export of Tempo and Signature track data in MIDI files, making it easier to preserve timing and structure across apps and devices. With portrait mode, Windowed Apps and external display support making it even more flexible for the user, Cubasis 3.8 makes mobile music creation more powerful than ever.

Verve is a highly detailed felt piano, its sound captured using a custom-built robot for ultra-precise key velocity and consistency. Its warm, intimate tones are enhanced with cinematic textures created using metal, glass, dry ice, electromagnetic fields, and orchestral strings. These blend effortlessly with the piano sound, creating a uniquely expressive instrument which is perfect for emotive scoring and expressive songwriting, as well as for creating ambient textures and immersive soundscapes. Etude offers the expressive depth of a Yamaha C3X concert grand piano, recorded in an acoustically optimized space for maximum tonal richness and dynamic realism. Featuring a delicate harmonic richness at the top end, with deep, warm tones in the lower octaves, Etude is ideal for songwriting and performing with unmatched authenticity.

Both of these exceptional piano apps offer seamless integration with Cubasis and other AUv3-compatible DAWs. By connecting them to an external MIDI keyboard or audio interface, they can be taken anywhere for recording and performance - whether at home, on stage, or on the move. Owners of Cubasis and Verve or Etude can access an additional Cubasis plug-in version of the instrument at no extra cost, for enhanced integration and peak performance. Verve and Etude are also available as in-app purchases in Cubasis for Android.

The Iconica Sketch app has been updated to Version 1.1, delivering useful improvements and fixes to make the orchestration experience even smoother. They include full compatibility with iOS 26 on iPhone and iPad, while standalone and Cubasis plug-in users no longer need to install content twice. “We’re proud to finish 2025 with the record-breaking achievement of five major mobile app releases: Cubasis and Cubasis LE 3.8, Verve, Etude, and Iconica Sketch 1.1,” says Marketing Manager Lars Slowak. “Cubasis 3.8 turns iPhone, iPad or Android devices into a complete studio for recording, performing, and producing anywhere; the new Verve and Etude apps deliver world-class piano experiences for iOS and AUv3 DAWs, while Iconica Sketch 1.1 adds key improvements for even smoother orchestration on the go. Together, these releases empower musicians from any genre to create great music everywhere - from quick ideas to full productions.”

Cubasis 3.8 is available through the App Store for 59.99 euros or 49.99 US dollars. Through the Google Play Store, Cubasis 3.8 is available for 29.99 euros or 29.99 US dollars. This update is free for Cubasis 3 customers.

Verve and Etude are available individually through the App Store for 19.99 euros or 19.99 US dollars. On Android, Verve and Etude are available via Cubasis in-app purchases. Introductory deals are available from December 17, 2025, to January 7, 2026. During this period Cubasis will be available at a 40% discount, with up to 50% off selected in-app purchases. Verve and Etude will be discounted by 20%. The actual pricing and discounts are based on the pricing policies of the App Store and Google Play.

Highlights:

• Bass Amp with bass amplifiers, effects, and presets
• Amp Rack with guitar amplifiers, effects, and presets
• Tuner with ultra-fast response and accuracy
• Bluetooth audio recording
• Audio input/output device selection
• Import/export of Tempo and Signature track data in MIDI files
• Portrait mode
• External display support
• Verve felt piano with additional cinematic textures
• Etude Yamaha C3X concert grand piano
• Seamless integration of Verve and Etude with Cubasis and AUv3-compatible mobile DAWs

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