Handy Recorder
Handy Recorder

Handy Recorder

Music & Audio

| ZOOM Corporation

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: June 04, 2025

Run Handy Recorder on PC or Mac

Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out Handy Recorder, a Music & Audio app by ZOOM Corporation on BlueStacks.

About the App

Handy Recorder is your pocket-sized studio, ready whenever you get that spark of inspiration. Whether you’re capturing a live jam, taking field notes, or just testing out song ideas, this app gives you plenty of tools to capture crisp, clear audio right from your device. It’s like carrying a professional audio recorder, only way more convenient and a lot less heavy.

App Features

  • Crystal Clear Recording
    Pick between high-resolution linear PCM or smaller, space-saving AAC formats when recording. Handy Recorder and your ZOOM Am series mic make it easy to get the exact sound you want—no extra gear required.

  • Smart Auto Recording
    Hands full? Let AUTO REC kick in to start or stop recording when sound hits a certain level—great for impromptu sessions or interviews on the fly.

  • Classic Hardware Feel
    The design mimics ZOOM’s famous physical recorders, making it all feel familiar—just tap, swipe, and you’ll feel right at home if you’ve ever used their gear.

  • Onboard Audio Effects
    Polish your tracks with handy built-in effects like EQ, reverb (think jazz club, arena, stadium—take your pick), and mastering tools to beef up your recordings a notch.

  • File Tweaking Options
    Not happy with how long that take was? Chop it up with the divide feature or use normalize to level out the volume. You can save your edits as fresh files, ready to go.

  • Easy Cloud Uploads
    Want to share your creations? Upload directly to cloud services straight from the app, picking your own file names and privacy settings.

  • Made for ZOOM Am Series
    Get extra perks like adjusting stereo width, direct monitoring to avoid lag, and reversing channels when you hook up with Am7 hardware.

If you’re running Handy Recorder on BlueStacks, you can enjoy an even smoother workflow on your bigger screen—ideal for editing and organizing all your latest audio experiments.

BlueStacks brings your apps to life on a bigger screen—seamless and straightforward.

How to Download and Run Handy Recorder on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Handy Recorder in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Handy Recorder from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Handy Recorder

  • Click the Handy Recorder icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Handy Recorder - FAQs

  • How to Run Handy Recorder on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Handy Recorder on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Handy Recorder on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Handy Recorder PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Handy Recorder on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.