SoundCloud is a secure online platform for streaming and sharing music and podcasts. It was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2007. Users can create profiles to upload, promote, stream, and share audio content on both desktop and mobile apps for iOS and Android.
SoundCloud is free, but paid plans offer extra benefits like no ads and offline listening. The SoundCloud Pro Unlimited plan costs $12/month (billed annually) and gives users unlimited audio uploads and storage. SoundCloud Go+ provides listeners access to over 135 million tracks.
Artists can use SoundCloud Next for free or subscribe to SoundCloud Next Pro for $8.25 per month. When uploading tracks or playlists, artists should remove background noise for the best audio quality.
SoundCloud offers tools for audience analytics, messaging, engagement, webcasting, collaboration, hosting, and more. Creators can also edit their audio, replacing or removing sounds in MP4 videos with new audio from SoundCloud.
How to Use SoundCloud
SoundCloud is available online and as an app for iOS and Android. It’s free to use, so anyone can sign up and start listening. You can also download sound files and learn how to enhance whispers in audio to give it a soft, intimate feel.
How to Use SoundCloud as a Listener
Step 1: You can visit the site or download the application and make an account.
Step 2: Go to “Display Name”, then go to “Profile” and edit your name, bio, city, etc. Save your changes.
Step 3: Click on the “Home” tab and then go to the “Discover” page to explore.
Step 4: Click “More” and then click “Add to Playlist” to add songs. Follow artists by clicking “Follow” under their name to get updates on new playlists, tracks, and reposts. You can find these updates in the “Stream” segment or scan your “Library” for saved likes and playlists.
As a creator, you should know how to remove vocals from a song if you want to use the music as background music in your videos.
How to use SoundCloud as an artist
Step 1: Click “Upload” to upload a track to SoundCloud, or drag and drop your files into the upload box.
Step 2: Set the track’s privacy to “Public” or “Private.” You can also enable downloads for your track and add or change track information. This will help you gain more traction from your followers.
How to download and activate SoundCloud
On Mac:
Step 1: Open any browser on your Mac and go to the Softonic website.
Step 2: Search for “SoundCloud for Mac” in the search bar.
Step 3: Click the “Free Download” tab.
Step 4: Go to your Downloads folder and click the downloaded SoundCloud file to install it.
On PC:
Step 1: Open SoundCloud.com on Chrome, Brave, or Edge and log in to your account.
Step 2: Click the “install” icon in your browser’s address bar to open the Desktop Player.
Step 3: Right-click the SoundCloud icon on your desktop and add it to your taskbar or dock.
On iPhone:
Step 1: Click the app store open and explore SoundCloud to get the app.
Step 2: Log in with your username and password, or sign up to create an account.
How to create a playlist and add songs to SoundCloud
On the Web
Step 1: Add tracks to an existing playlist by clicking “Add to Playlist” below the track.
Step 2: To create a new playlist, click “Create New Playlist,” pick a title, and choose whether to keep it public or private.
On iOS/Android
Step 1: After playing a song, tap the three dots (More button) on the Now Playing screen.
Step 2: Tap “Add to Playlist” to add the track, or click the “+” in the top-right corner to create a new playlist. Choose a title and set the privacy.