# 1Take — Pre-roll Audio Recorder

> Pre-roll Audio Recorder (iPhone/iPad app by Hakaru Hirose.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1take/id6757945099 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hakaru Hirose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866507020)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1take/id6757945099/reviews.md

## What is 1Take?

1Take turns your iPhone into a professional recording studio.

RECORD WITH STUDIO QUALITY
- Professional DSP chain: Gate, 5-band EQ, Compressor (LA-2A/1176/VCA modeling), Saturation, Stereo Field, Limiter
- 16-bit WAV (free) or 24-bit BWF (Pro)
- Real-time VU meter, LUFS loudness metering, spectrum analyzer
- 5-second pre-roll buffer — never miss the start

PHYSICAL MODELING COMPRESSORS
- LA-2A (Opto): Smooth, musical compression for vocals
- 1176 (FET): Fast, punchy compression for instruments
- VCA: Transparent, precise compression for any source
- Each modeled with authentic attack/release curves

AI AUDIO OPTIMIZATION
- Analyze your recording environment
- Auto-adjust DSP settings for optimal sound
- One-tap optimization after first recording

CLOUD SYNC
- Automatic backup to Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Backblaze B2
- Export as WAV, MP3, or AAC

PRO UPGRADE ($4.99, one-time purchase)
- 24-bit WAV/BWF recording
- Direct MP3/AAC recording
- Custom preset editing
- AI audio optimization
- Cloud sync

NOW IN 11 LANGUAGES
English, Japanese, Korean, German, Traditional Chinese, French, Dutch, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

Perfect for musicians, podcasters, and content creators who need professional quality from their iPhone.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1Take Pro | $3.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.2 — 2026-05-25

Improved Pro upgrade prompt timing — now shown only once, on your very first recording save.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-05-17

New: Pro moment card appears after your 1st and 5th recordings, showing what 1TakePro unlocks. Security fix: removed embedded OAuth credentials. Bug fixes.

### 2.1.1 — 2026-04-26

Fixes a rare crash during recording analysis.

### 1.3.2 — 2026-03-23

• Deleted recordings can now be recovered from "Recently Deleted" in the Files app for 30 days
• Fixed a rare crash during audio playback
• Fixed a rare crash when starting recording

### 1.3.1 — 2026-02-22

Added MP3/AAC export and recording analysis.

  NEW FEATURES:
  - MP3/AAC Export - Convert recordings to MP3 or AAC (128-320kbps)
  - MP3/AAC Recording (Pro) - Record directly to compressed format
  - Batch Export - Convert multiple recordings at once
  - Recording Analysis - Automatic audio quality assessment after recording (peak, RMS, LUFS, dynamic range)
  - Auto-Record Calibration - Automatically set threshold based on ambient noise level
  - 5-Band Parametric EQ - Adjust frequency, gain, and Q per band
  - Sleep Prevention - Keep screen on during long recording sessions

  IMPROVEMENTS & FIXES:
  - Prevent conversion interruption when app goes to background
  - Improved stability for long-duration recordings
  - Optimized audio thread performance

## More apps by Hakaru Hirose

- [simpleMIDIController](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplemidicontroller/id6757380884)
- [SonicDNACollector](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonicdnacollector/id6758269736)
- [GitInflow](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitinflow/id6760921077)
- [PeerClock Metronome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peerclock-metronome/id6762972307)

All apps by Hakaru Hirose: https://appshunter.io/developer/1866507020

## Related topics

[1take](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/1take)

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