Overview
v1.4 adds Cloud Sync: when you stop a recording, 1Take uploads it to the cloud automatically. No extra subscription needed — it works for everyone.
You can use iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or Backblaze B2. Enable as many as you want at the same time.
Which Provider to Pick
| Provider | Notes |
|---|---|
| iCloud Drive | Best if you use a Mac. Recordings appear in Finder automatically — no extra software. |
| Google Drive | Goes into a dedicated 1Take folder. Good if Google Drive is already your main storage. |
| Dropbox | Uploads to Apps/1Take in your Dropbox. Easy sharing with collaborators. |
| Backblaze B2 | You specify the bucket and path. The cheapest option if you're storing a lot of audio long-term. |
For most people, iCloud Drive is the obvious choice if you're in the Apple ecosystem. If you're already paying for Google Drive storage, that works well too. Backblaze B2 is for the people who know they want it — it requires entering API keys, but storage costs a fraction of the others.
iCloud Drive and Desktop Access
With iCloud Drive enabled, recordings go into the 1Take folder inside iCloud Drive. On a Mac signed in to the same Apple Account, that folder shows up automatically in Finder. On Windows, install iCloud for Windows from the Microsoft Store and it works the same way.
You can open, rename, and organize recordings directly from your desktop.
How It Works
Once you set up a provider, you don't need to think about it again.
- Stop a recording.
- 1Take queues the file for upload to every enabled provider.
- Upload starts automatically — Wi-Fi by default, or cellular if you've allowed it in Settings.
- A small cloud icon in the library shows the upload status per file.
- When a provider receives the file, the icon changes to a checkmark.
If you're offline when you stop recording, 1Take retries when a connection comes back.
Per-Provider Retry Settings
Under Settings → Cloud Sync, each provider has its own retry controls:
- Maximum retries before marking a file as failed
- Retry interval (1 minute to 1 hour)
- Whether cellular uploads are allowed for that provider
Useful if you want iCloud Drive to upload over cellular but keep Backblaze B2 on Wi-Fi only. B2 transfers tend to be larger, so you might not want those eating your data plan.
Upload History
Tap any recording in the library, then tap the cloud icon. You'll see a log of every upload attempt: timestamp, provider, result, and any error message. If a file didn't make it to a specific provider, this is where you find out why.
Setting Up
Most providers take under a minute:
- Open Settings in 1Take.
- Tap Cloud Sync.
- Tap the provider you want.
- Toggle it on and follow the auth prompt.
- iCloud Drive — no auth needed, uses your existing Apple Account.
- Google Drive and Dropbox — standard OAuth sign-in in Safari.
- Backblaze B2 — enter your Application Key ID, Application Key, bucket name, and an optional path prefix.
Once authenticated, the provider is active immediately. Any recordings that haven't uploaded yet will start uploading in the background.
Cost
Cloud Sync is free in 1Take. No PRO plan required. What you pay depends on the cloud provider you use — 1Take doesn't charge anything extra on top of that.