Cubase Alternative for Mobile Recording
Cubase is Steinberg's deep desktop DAW for Windows and Mac, strong at MIDI, scoring, and pitch editing, with no iPhone version. SONGTAKE is a free mobile recording app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that captures multitrack audio and video, then exports stems into Cubase to finish.
This is YOU?
Arming tracks and loading a template kills a spark you wanted to keep.
You want a real room and real instruments captured fast, not typed into a piano roll.
Tracking a band needs more inputs than your one interface offers at home.
You just want a quick vocal or drum stem pulled without opening a full project.
Pro Tip: TIP: Catch the performance on your iPhone in multitrack audio and true stereo the moment it happens, then open the same project on Mac. Export clean stems into Cubase when you are ready to arrange, score, and edit pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Cubase alternative for mobile recording?
SONGTAKE is a free mobile recording app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that captures multitrack audio, true stereo, video, and multiple phones at once. Cubase is a desktop DAW with no iPhone version, so SONGTAKE handles capture on the go and then hands stems to Cubase for arranging and scoring.
Does Cubase run on iPhone?
No. Cubase is a desktop DAW for Windows and Mac and has no iPhone app. Steinberg makes a separate iOS app called Cubasis, but it is a different program. SONGTAKE gives you a full mobile capture workflow on iPhone and iPad.
Can SONGTAKE replace Cubase for production?
Not for deep production. Cubase leads on MIDI, notation, and pitch editing with VariAudio. SONGTAKE is built for recording, layering, stem splitting, and mixing on Mac. Many people capture in SONGTAKE, then arrange in Cubase.
How do I get a SONGTAKE recording into Cubase?
Export individual stems or a full mix from SONGTAKE and import them into Cubase. Because you can AI split stems first, you can bring in clean, separated parts to arrange.
Is SONGTAKE free to try?
Yes. SONGTAKE is free to download on the App Store and works with the gear you already own, no audio interface required. On Mac you can add external mics or an interface for higher-end input.
What makes SONGTAKE different from voice memos?
SONGTAKE records in true stereo with automatic cloud backup, project organization, and multi-track capabilities. Unlike voice memos that create a graveyard of unnamed files, SONGTAKE keeps everything organized, synced across devices, and ready to develop into full productions.
Can I use SONGTAKE with just one phone?
Absolutely! SONGTAKE works perfectly with a single phone for recording arrangements, backing vocals, and layered instruments. While multiple phones provide multi-angle coverage and better isolation, one phone is sufficient to create professional multi-track recordings with video overdubbing.
Can I use SONGTAKE for professional music recording?
Absolutely! SONGTAKE allows you to effortlessly move from mobile recording to professional desktop production. Begin capturing your song ideas on your iPhone, then open the same project on a Mac with a 64-channel interface for mixing and mastering. It's the perfect tool to transform your inspiration into a polished production.
How does multi-phone recording work?
Place phones near each instrument for dedicated microphones. One tap starts all phones simultaneously, and they automatically sync after recording. No manual alignment needed—just position phones, hit record, and get professional multi-track isolation from devices you already own.
Ready to Get Started?
Download SONGTAKE and start recording professional-quality music today. No credit card required.
Built by musicians who were tired of voice-memo graveyards.
