Steinberg Mobile Summer Update: New HALion Sonic Play, Instrument Updates & Cubasis 3.8.5 Available

Mobile Apps
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Hi everyone,

We have a few exciting things to share today!

Today we’ve released a range of updates across the Steinberg mobile lineup, including the new HALion Sonic Play music workstation, Cubasis 3.8.5, and free updates for our Verve and Etude pianos, and our Iconica Sketch orchestral app.

We hope you enjoy the new releases and updates, and we’re looking forward to hearing what you create with them!

Please support us by rating our apps on the App Store and Google Play!

Enjoy being creative!

Lars

HALion Sonic Play iPhone iPad.pdf (2.9 MB)
New in Cubasis 3.8.5.pdf (2.7 MB)
Summer Updates - Verve, Etude, Iconica Sketch iPhone iPad.pdf (2.6 MB)

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HALion Sonic Play Available Now

HALion Sonic Play is now available for iPhone, iPad, and AUv3-compatible hosts.

Our new music workstation app comes with 2,000+ sounds, covering everything from keyboards, synths, and guitars to orchestral instruments, drums, and much more. It also includes integrated arpeggiator, filter, and amp controls, making it a versatile companion for songwriting, production, and live performance.

Download HALion Sonic Play on the App Store

Verve 1.1, Etude 1.1 & Iconica Sketch 1.2

Free updates for Verve, Etude, and Iconica Sketch are available now.

These updates introduce user preset management with AUv3 support, an enhanced preset browser with search and favorites, a new scalable keyboard with chord pads and sustain support, plus various fixes and improvements.

Download Verve on the App Store

Download Etude on the App Store

Download Iconica Sketch on the App Store

Cubasis 3.8.5 Available

Cubasis 3.8.5 for iOS and Android is available now as well.

The update includes new features and fixes based on user feedback, while further enhancing overall stability and performance (see below for more details).

Download Cubasis on the App Store

Get Cubasis on Google Play

*On Android, all instruments are available via in-app purchase in Cubasis for Android.

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Flagship Workstation Instrument for Mobile Music Creation |
HALion Sonic Play for iPhone, iPad & AUv3

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New in Verve 1.1, Etude 1.1 and Iconica Sketch 1.2

  • Total Recall (State Saving): Instrument state is automatically saved and restored when closing and reopening the apps
  • Save and recall your own presets for quick access to your favorite sounds
  • New preset browser with Search and Favorites for faster sound browsing and workflow
  • Play and sketch ideas with a new scalable keyboard
  • New Chord Pads for quickly triggering chords and exploring harmonic ideas
  • Added Sustain support for more natural and expressive playing
  • Performance optimizations for faster loading and improved overall efficiency
  • Stability enhancements and bug fixes across the apps
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Hi all,

We’ve published a dedicated support article explaining how HALion Sonic Play replaces HALion Sonic Selection, including what this means for existing users, the differences between the products, and answers to frequently asked questions.

:backhand_index_pointing_right: https://helpcenter.steinberg.de/hc/en-us/articles/35150006046738-HALion-Sonic-Play-replaces-HALion-Sonic-Selection

If you have any questions about HALion Sonic Play, this article is a great place to start.

Best,
Lars