CR-8000

CR-8000

Programmable drum machine

9 ratings
20 reviews
$5.99

Details

Released
November 14, 2018
Updated
November 2, 2026

Features

CR-8000 screenshot #1 for iPhone
CR-8000 screenshot #2 for iPhone
CR-8000 screenshot #3 for iPhone
CR-8000 screenshot #4 for iPhone
CR-8000 screenshot #5 for iPhone
CR-8000 screenshot #6 for iPhone
CR-8000 screenshot #7 for iPhone
CR-8000 screenshot #8 for iPhone
iphone
ipad
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

Transform your device into a pocket beat-making companion with this app, inspired by the simplicity and raw heritage of eighties instruments. It offers a pure interface for creating rhythms, with extensive programming options and built-in effects.

✓13 original high-quality double-samples
✓24 combinable preset patterns
✓8 programmable patterns
✓Shuffle mode
✓Background audio playback
✓Audiobus V3, InterApp audio, AudioUnit, Midi, Bluetooth LE support
✓Built-in instrument and audio effects
Show original description
+1

What's New in CR

2.0

November 2, 2026

Version 2.0, the drum machine moves into the studio. **Audio Unit (AUv3)** The machine becomes an instrument you load straight into GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Logic or any other compatible host: its front panel appears in the host's window, its tempo follows the transport, and its state is saved with your session. Seven separate outputs — the full mix and each instrument group — so you can mix the kit track by track. Fifteen automatable parameters: volumes, accent, tempo, fill-in and effects. **MIDI** The machine now sends every hit as a General MIDI drum note, accents included, to your other apps and MIDI interfaces, to Audiobus, and to the host when running as an Audio Unit. The channel is set in the settings. **Audiobus 3** Updated to the latest SDK, with a MIDI port alongside the audio port, remote Start/Stop triggering, and the machine's complete state saved in your Audiobus presets. **Mac version** The app now runs on the Mac, included in your purchase: a window in the machine's own proportions, menus, keyboard shortcuts, and knobs you turn with the scroll wheel or trackpad. **Built-in settings panel** No need to leave the app any more: every setting is gathered in a panel styled like the machine itself, one tap on Settings away — accent, muted instruments, register sync, effects, MIDI, Bluetooth foot switch. It adapts to your device: on iPhone the sections stay reachable at all times and each page fits the screen, with no scrolling and no zooming. The iOS Settings remain available, and the two stay in step. **And also** Output limiter: no more clipping on busy patterns. Pinch to zoom and two-finger panning on the front panel. Haptic feedback on the pads. Bluetooth LE foot switch pairing and command learning from inside the app. No data collected.

More

User reviews

Love it!

...But then I really don't know any better. I do know my music mentor has the actual machine he acquired back in 1980. We play to it all the time in lessons. Unfortunately, it is getting pretty temperamental. Finding this app was a fantastic discovery. Works great! Only 4 stars because I can't make my AirTurn BT-500 Duo work for Stop/Start functionality. Anyone know any blue tooth pedals that will work with the CR-8k?
Show more

Excellent

L’application est carrément géniale. Avant de donner un avis j’ai essayé pas mal d’autres produits mais cette boite a rythme est vraiment la meilleure que j’ai testé. Le son est vintage est n’a rien à voir avec les sons actuels. Je l’utilise pour une m’accompagner à la guitare (bossa nova) et tout est possible dans tous les styles de musique. La programmation est un plus indéniable, est le concepteur du produit l’envoi sur demande. Merci pour cette belle application qui mérite d’être connue…
Show more

CR-78

your drum machines are all so great. aesthetics, attention to detail, sound quality… it’s all there. please, please, PLEASE make a CR78 with the proper interface? i can’t find one anywhere, except one that runs on Konya the (which I do not use) I’m sure you’d sell quite a few.

P-S: please.

Can’t program drums

Wasted money. It won’t playback what I register to the track. It’s in basic mode too. I can hear the instrument when I hit register but nothing happens when I press play. Disappointed.

Response from developer

Hi Lord Remington and thank you for your kind review. You got to refer to Roland CR-8000 official documentation, or any YouTube demo, or CR-8k online help to complete this. Register is a two slots memory that allows you to switch between two patterns. Programmation is step by step based, you have to use rotary knobs, register and crash buttons. Please feel free to mail us so we can learn together.

Au top mais....

... ce serait bien de la rendre compatible LINK, car à mon humble avis, une BAR se doit d’être parfaitement synchronisée avec des applications tierces (en modes arpèges par exemple).

Bon, je suis conscient que la programmation d’une appli n’est pas chose simple, sans parler des accords de brevets etc....

autre petit détail : manque vraiment de pêche à la sortie !
Heureusement, sous l’appli AUM, l’effet dynamics gain, règle le problème 🤗
en tous les cas, franchement, très belle réussite par rapport à l’original !
Bravo David ROCHAIX 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Show more

Developer apps

FAQ

What is CR-8000?

CR-8000 is a programmable drum machine app that brings the feel and functionality of 1980s instruments to your mobile device. It allows users to create beats with a variety of samples and patterns.

How much does CR-8000 cost?

CR-8000 is a paid application, priced at $5.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

What devices is CR-8000 compatible with?

CR-8000 is designed for Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports background audio playback, allowing you to use it alongside other applications.

Does CR-8000 have ads?

No, CR-8000 does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted music creation experience without any ad interruptions.

What kind of samples does CR-8000 offer?

CR-8000 features 13 original, high-quality double-samples. It also includes an alternative 'Rock' drum kit with integrated effects as a bonus accessible in device settings.

Can CR-8000 be used with other music apps?

Yes, CR-8000 supports advanced audio integration technologies such as Audiobus V3, InterApp audio, and AudioUnit. It also offers MIDI and Bluetooth LE connectivity for seamless integration with other music hardware and software.

How often is CR-8000 updated?

The latest version of CR-8000 is 2.0, last updated on November 2nd, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has received updates since its release in 2018.

What are the programming capabilities of CR-8000?

CR-8000 offers 24 combinable preset patterns and 8 programmable patterns, along with 8 preset fill-ins and 4 programmable fill-ins. It also includes 8 arranger variations and shuffle mode for rhythmic flexibility.