Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes Cubasis 3.8: iPad DAW Gets a Proper Kick Up the Arse

Steinberg’s Cubasis 3.8 update isn’t just a new coat of paint—it’s a proper upgrade for anyone using an iPad as their main music bunker. Nu-Trix The Synth Guy wastes no time pointing out that Cubasis has been holding down the iPad DAW fort for ages, and this update pushes it even further. There’s no wild reinvention, but what’s here is sharper, faster, and more fun to use.

The vibe is clear: Cubasis 3.8 is still one of the few high-end DAWs on iOS that doesn’t feel like a toy. Nu-Trix’s approach is all about getting straight to the features that matter, and he’s quick to highlight how this version is more than just a bug fix. If you’re already deep into iPad production, this is the sort of update that actually makes you want to open the app again.

Finally, a DAW layout that doesn’t fight you every time you rotate your device. Cubasis 3.8 adapts seamlessly between portrait and landscape modes, and Nu-Trix shows how it even plays nice with external HDMI displays. The interface doesn’t just stretch awkwardly—it genuinely optimises for bigger screens, making the most of every pixel. No more squinting or wrestling with menus that refuse to budge. It’s a small change on paper, but in the studio or on stage, it’s a lifesaver.

This is where things get rowdy. Cubasis 3.8 drops new Bass and Guitar Amp racks, complete with pedalboards, amp and cab sims, mic blending, and a built-in tuner. Nu-Trix isn’t a guitarist, but that doesn’t stop him from running synths and even drums through the amp racks, proving these tools are fair game for any source you can throw at them. The pedal selection is deep—wah, compressors, distortion, and more—letting you stack effects and tweak your sound until it’s unrecognisable (in the best way).

Presets are everywhere, but the real fun is in customising your own chains. The tuner’s a nice touch, and the guitar amp rack brings a different flavour with its own set of effects. Nu-Trix’s demo is fast and dirty, showing off how quickly you can mangle a bassline or give a synth lead some teeth. If you want to see just how far you can push these racks, you’ll have to watch the video—some of the wildest sounds just don’t translate to text.

Steinberg didn’t just stop at amps—they’ve dropped two new piano instruments into Cubasis 3.8. Étude is your go-to for classic piano tones, while Verve is all about lush, ambient textures that drift and shimmer. Nu-Trix gives a quick tour, showing how each piano brings its own vibe to the table. Verve, in particular, is packed with pads, delays, and evolving sounds that are perfect for cinematic or chill-out tracks.

Both instruments are more than just basic sample sets. They come with tweakable controls that let you shape the sound to fit your track, whether you want something bright and punchy or mellow and atmospheric. It’s a solid move from Steinberg, and Nu-Trix’s hands-on style makes it clear these aren’t just filler—they’re genuinely useful additions.