# CR-5k — Analog drum machine

> Analog drum machine app with eighties-inspired interface and features. (iPhone/iPad app by David Rochaix.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cr-5k/id1442843535 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Rochaix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441966350)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cr-5k/id1442843535/reviews.md

## What is CR?

Holding the simplicity of eighties instruments and carrying their raw heritage to you, it turns your device into a pocket beat making companion.
I believe that designing a pure interface, simply displaying your machine without any distraction, was the best way to reflect the spirit of the period it was born.

Main characteristics :

- 12 Original high quality double-samples
- 24 Combinable preset patterns
- 8 Preset fill-ins
- 7 Arranger variations
- 2 Rhythm memory registers
- Shuffle mode (3/4 signature)
- Separated voice section volumes
- Adjustable instruments accentuation
- Full machine state auto-save
- Background audio playback enabled
- Audiobus V3
- InterApp audio

Bonuses accessible in your device settings :

- Alter the way the patterns are played simultaneously
- Alternative « Rock » drum kit with integrated effects
- Built-in instruments effects : « Stereo pan » and « Jungle tune »
- Built-in audio effects : « Equalizer » and « Distortion »
- Built-in global effects : « Delay » and « Reverb »
- Mute any instrument
- Prevent any instrument from being affected by accents
- 3 Synchronized register auto-switching modes

I hope you will enjoy it as much as I love it ;-)

## Key features

- 12 Original high quality double-samples
- 24 Combinable preset patterns
- 8 Preset fill-ins
- 7 Arranger variations
- Shuffle mode (3/4 signature)
- Background audio playback
- Audiobus V3 and InterApp audio support

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cr-5k/id1442843535/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Magique

*2025-12-02*

En 2 min on était les meilleurs amis du monde.  Parfait pour m’accompagner à la guitare. Simple à utiliser pas besoin d’apprendre la manuel par cœur, son vintage à souhait... J’adore ❤️

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2024-06-30*

This is a great app please make a boss DR55 app thanks

### 3/5 — Wish it synced with AUM

*2022-08-18*

Nice to play with as a stand-alone drum machine, and it sounds fantastic! I just wish that it worked with AUM - i.e. synced tempo and start/stop. It’s a bit of a deal-breaker for me - I hope the developer considers updating it, whilst keeping its awesome retro interface the same :-)

### 4/5 — This is great, but I wish there was a tempo LED option

*2022-05-11*

This is amazing work, but I do wish there was a tempo LED option like your other drum machine apps(drm-16).  It’s hard to use this with other apps when you’re trying to figure out the exact tempo.  Thanks for making a great app though, it is true recreation.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2021-09-16*

This is perfect.

Like the last review said about a Boss DR-55, that would be fantastic. Seems like that machine is always forgotten about. Also an Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-3 would be cool.

Keep up the great work!

### 1/5 — Illisible

*2021-01-19*

Interface incompréhensible

**Developer response:** Bonjour, vous nous voyez sincèrement désolés que votre achat vous ait déçu. L’interface de CR-5k est tout simplement celle de la vraie machine de 1981, sans aucune altération. Cela correspond en effet à une certaine philosophie, un certain parti pris auquel tout le monde n’adhère peut être pas. Nous comprenons et regrettons votre déconvenue si vous n’avez pas acheté en connaissance et en compréhension de ceci, malgré les images et les descriptions présentes sur l’AppStore. Bien à vous. David

### 5/5 — CR5K review

*2020-09-17*

It’s great for recreating my favorite 80s gems and creating some also.  I am thinking of getting the CR8K app to complete the clean sweep of all the developers apps in the App Store.  From reviews of the actual machine the sounds on the CR8K looks like must have also.  They all get 5 stars from me.  Can’t wait to upload some demos on YouTube using the drm16, drm32, CR5K and very soon the 8K.

### 5/5 — DR 55

*2020-04-18*

I am digging all of your apps. I have at one point owned all of these drum machines. If you could do one based around the dr 55 I would be in heaven!

## Frequently asked questions about CR

### What is CR-5k?

CR-5k is a mobile application that emulates an analog drum machine, designed to bring the sound and feel of eighties instruments to your device. It allows users to create beats and rhythms with a variety of samples and patterns.

### How much does CR-5k cost?

CR-5k is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### What devices support CR-5k?

CR-5k is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed to run on iOS operating systems.

### What is the age rating for CR-5k?

CR-5k has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

### How often is CR-5k updated?

The latest version of CR-5k is 1.23, which was last updated on October 6, 2021. While updates may not be frequent, the app is stable and offers a comprehensive set of features.

### Does CR-5k have ads?

No, CR-5k does not contain any advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted user experience focused solely on music creation.

### Can CR-5k be used in the background?

Yes, CR-5k supports background audio playback, allowing you to continue creating beats while using other applications or when your device screen is off.

### What are the bonus features in CR-5k?

Bonus features accessible in device settings include an alternative 'Rock' drum kit with effects, built-in instrument and global audio effects like EQ, distortion, delay, and reverb, and options to mute instruments or prevent accents.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.23 — 2021-10-06

v1.23

- Support for iOS 15
- Display support for the new iPad mini

### 1.22 — 2021-03-17

v1.22

- Support for iOs 14
- Update for Audiobus v3.0.12
- Visual enhancement: display of key presses
- Adjustment of the samples level

### 1.21 — 2020-04-07

- IOs 13 support
 - Audiobus V3 support
 - InterApp audio

### 1.2 — 2019-06-25

v1.2

- Added a button to open the application settings
- Resolved an orientation detection problem

v1.1

- Adaptation for iOS 12 and improved display for iPhone X
- New double main drum kit for analog-like rendering
- New "Rock" drum kit with integrated effects
- New progressive settings for "Equalizer", "Distortion", "Delay" and "Reverberation" effects
- New gesture for delayed to four measures start of the drum machine
- Added languages "German", "Spanish", "Italian" and "Russian"

Upcoming

- Visual improvements
- Integration of the settings in the App
- Audiobus 3 support

### 1.1 — 2019-06-20

- Adaptation for iOS 12 and improved display for iPhone X
- New double main drum kit for analog-like rendering
- New "Rock" drum kit with integrated effects
- New progressive settings for "Equalizer", "Distortion", "Delay" and "Reverberation" effects
- New gesture for delayed to four measures start of the drum machine
- Added languages "German", "Spanish", "Italian" and "Russian"

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## More apps by David Rochaix

- [CR-8k](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cr-8k/id1441966351)
- [DRM-32](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-32/id1488347182)
- [DRM-16](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drm-16/id1489333688)

All apps by David Rochaix: https://appshunter.io/developer/1441966350

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