Support

Need a hand? Email [email protected]. Include your device, your iOS version, and what you were trying to do, and you'll usually hear back within a day or two.

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Getting started

Allow the microphone
The first time you open Cue Studio it asks for microphone access. Tap Allow. If you said no earlier, go to Settings, Cue Studio, and turn Microphone on.
Check your level
Sing or play your loudest part and watch the meter. Turn the input trim knob under it until peaks land around -12 to -6 dBFS with the OVER lamp dark.
Record
Tap the red button. Tap it again to stop. Every recording becomes a new clip in the current take.
Edit and mix
Open Edit to trim and fade, then Mix to shape the sound with the Sørensen EQ and bounce or share the result.

Common fixes

The meter does not move.

Make sure microphone access is on in Settings, Cue Studio. If another app is using the microphone, such as a call or a video app, close it and return to Cue Studio.

My audio interface does not show up.

Connect the interface before opening recording setup, and make sure it is powered. Interfaces that need a driver on a computer may not work on iPhone or iPad. Class-compliant interfaces appear in the Input list. Pick one and the meter switches to it.

I hear an echo or nothing when monitoring.

Monitoring plays the input back through your headphones. Use wired headphones or your interface outputs. Bluetooth headphones add delay, which is fine for playback but not for monitoring while you record.

I can not find a recording in the Files app.

Open Files, tap Browse, then On My iPhone or On My iPad, then Cue Studio, then Recordings. Clips are named after their take, like Take 03_02, unless you renamed them.

I trimmed too much.

Tap Undo on the Edit screen. Undo works for every edit in your current session. Once you close the app, edits are permanent, so export a copy first if you are about to make big changes.

Requirements

iPhone or iPad running iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. A USB audio interface is optional.

Feature ideas

Cue Studio is built by one engineer, and a lot of what's in it came from people asking. If something would make it better for the way you work, send it to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account?

No. There is no sign-up, no login, and nothing to configure before you record. Open the app and hit the red button.

Where are my recordings stored?

On your device, in the Cue Studio folder you can open in the Files app (On My iPhone or On My iPad, then Cue Studio). They are included in your normal device backups. Cue Studio does not upload them anywhere.

Can I use my audio interface?

Yes. Class-compliant USB interfaces and headset mics show up in the input list in recording setup. Pick one and the meter switches to it right away.

What is the difference between a take and a clip?

A take is an entry in your library, like "Take 03" or "Bridge harmony". Each time you hit record inside it, you get a clip, named Pro Tools style: Take 03_01, Take 03_02. You can rename either one.

How do I get my audio into Pro Tools, Logic, or another DAW?

From the Mix screen, share the raw take or bounce it through the channel strip to 24-bit WAV or AAC. Use AirDrop, Files, Mail, or any app in the share sheet. You can also drag files straight out of the Files app.

Does the counter really do Bars|Beats?

Yes. Set the tempo with the BPM control or tap tempo, and the counter reads bars, beats, and ticks at 960 per quarter note. Switch to Min:Sec, Timecode, or Samples whenever you like, with a separate sub counter underneath.

What happens if a call comes in while I am recording?

Cue Studio stops cleanly and saves the clip up to that moment, then gets the input ready again when the call ends. Recording also keeps going if you lock the screen.

Does Cue Studio collect any data?

No. It has no analytics, no ads, and no tracking, and it never sends your audio anywhere. The full details are in the privacy policy.

Still stuck? Email [email protected] and a real person, usually me, will get back to you.