# Penta CDX-5 — Retro 5-CD Carousel Player

> Virtual five-disc CD carousel player for Apple Music library. (iPhone/iPad app by John Seubert.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penta-cdx-5/id6806427066 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Seubert](https://appshunter.io/developer/522080952)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-10-08
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penta-cdx-5/id6806427066/reviews.md

## What is Penta CDX?

Penta CDX-5 turns your iPhone or iPad into a five-disc CD player — the tactile
hi-fi component you grew up with, rebuilt for your Apple Music library.

Open the deck, browse your albums, and drag a disc into the spinning carousel.
Load up to five at once, then play, skip, seek, shuffle, and repeat from a
machined transport bar. Every detail is here: the fluorescent display, the
motorized carousel spin, the power-on self-test, and the satisfying clunk of a
disc dropping onto the spindle.

FEATURES
• A real five-disc carousel — load, spin, and swap discs by hand
• Plays your Apple Music library in full, with real album art on every disc
• Jewel-case browser — tap an album, open the case, drag the disc out to load it
• Magazines — save a set of five discs and reload the whole cartridge later
• Favorites, whole-library search, and on-demand Apple Music catalog search
• A vacuum-fluorescent display with track, time, and format readouts
• Customizable display colour, meter style, and spin speed
• Favorites and saved magazines sync across your devices via iCloud
• Procedurally synthesized sounds — every click, whir, and clunk is generated live

PENTA PRO
A one-time unlock that adds the full phosphor-colour set, the analog needle and
combined VU meters, a gentle readable spin, the minimal readout, and unlimited
saved magazines — plus every future Pro upgrade. The free deck plays your whole
library with no limits; Pro is just for the collectors.

Penta CDX-5 is a labour of love for anyone who misses physical media.

Requires an Apple Music subscription for full playback.

## Key features

- Five-disc carousel simulation
- Apple Music library integration
- Realistic tactile interface
- Customizable display
- Save and reload disc sets
- iCloud sync for favorites


## Frequently asked questions about Penta CDX

### Does Penta CDX-5 have ads?

No, Penta CDX-5 does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for Pro features.

### What devices does Penta CDX-5 support?

Penta CDX-5 is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile platforms.

### How does Penta CDX-5 interact with Apple Music?

Penta CDX-5 plays your Apple Music library, displaying real album art on each virtual disc. An Apple Music subscription is required for full playback functionality.

### What is the Penta CDX-5 Pro unlock?

The Penta CDX-5 Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks additional aesthetic features like a full phosphor-color set, analog needle and VU meters, and unlimited saved magazines. The free version allows full library playback without limits.

### Can I save my disc selections in Penta CDX-5?

Yes, Penta CDX-5 features 'Magazines' which allow you to save a set of five discs. These saved magazines can be reloaded later, and they sync across your devices via iCloud.

### How often is Penta CDX-5 updated?

Penta CDX-5 was last updated on September 5, 2026, with version 1.1. Future Pro upgrades are also planned, indicating ongoing development.

### What is the age rating for Penta CDX-5?

Penta CDX-5 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger music enthusiasts.

### Does Penta CDX-5 require an internet connection to play music?

Penta CDX-5 requires an Apple Music subscription for full playback. While the app itself may function offline for browsing, streaming and full playback of your library will depend on your Apple Music subscription's connectivity requirements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-09-05

Penta comes to iPhone. The whole deck — carousel, jewel-case browser, and
fluorescent display — now fits in your pocket, in portrait and landscape.

New: Penta Pro. A one-time unlock for the full colour set, the analog needle
meters, a readable slow spin, and unlimited saved magazines.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-01

No release notes.

## More apps by John Seubert

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All apps by John Seubert: https://appshunter.io/developer/522080952

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