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SoundCloud 101
- The Basics
Your new SoundCloud account
Welcome to SoundCloud! Not sure what comes next? Find out how to hit the ground running
- Sharing
Secret sharing with Secret Links
Easily share your sounds via email or instant messenger using the Secret Link feature.
- Masterclasses
Hacking the SoundCloud widget
Learn how to modify the HTML embed code of your SoundCloud player.
- The Basics
Record with SoundCloud
Learn how to use the recording feature on SoundCloud to easily capture sounds and instantly share them with your friends and fans.
- Sharing
The Sharing Note
New demo, symphony or still work-in-progress? Let your SoundCloud followers know by adding a personal note to the sounds you share.
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud for Field Recordings
Whether you are a professional or a beginner, our iPhone app with the Record button lets you easily capture and share the sounds around you
Back to school with SoundCloud
Your handy guides to get the most out of SoundCloud, curated by you and us.
- The Basics
Push your sounds to other Social Networks
How to connect SoundCloud with your other social networking accounts
- The Basics
Your new SoundCloud account
Welcome to SoundCloud! Not sure what comes next? Find out how to hit the ground running
- The Basics
Record with SoundCloud
Learn how to use the recording feature on SoundCloud to easily capture sounds and instantly share them with your friends and fans.
- The Basics
Uploading tracks with full metadata
See what each of the metadata fields mean. More metadata makes your tracks easier to find and enjoy!
- The Basics, Integrations
The Desktop Uploader Scup
Learn how to use the desktop uploader 'Scup' to get your sounds into the cloud.
- The Basics
Setting up your DropBox
The SoundCloud DropBox is the easiest way to receive music online and it will show you all tracks ever sent to you. There's no limit on how many tracks you can receive in your DropBox.
- The Basics
Highlighting your sounds with Spotlight
You only get one chance to make a first impression. Spotlight is a Premium feature that can make sure you put your best material forward when people end up on your profile.
- The Basics
Understanding the SoundCloud Stats
The SoundCloud Stats let you know more about who, where and when your sounds are heard...
Getting started with SoundCloud
Learn your way around your SoundCloud account
- Sharing
Secret sharing with Secret Links
Easily share your sounds via email or instant messenger using the Secret Link feature.
- Sharing
The Sharing Note
New demo, symphony or still work-in-progress? Let your SoundCloud followers know by adding a personal note to the sounds you share.
- Sharing, Masterclasses
Using Creative Commons licenses
The best ways to use Creative Commons licenses for audio that is "Some rights reserved."
Move your sounds across the web
Your sounds for everyone or just a few, with SoundCloud's private and public sharing features
- Integrations, Masterclasses
Hosting remix contests on your own site
If you want to host a great looking remix contest and you don't mind dipping into a little code, our open-source SoundCloud-Remix app is for you.
- Integrations
Uploading with SoundCloud Front
Learn how to use SoundCloud Front to upload files already on the web
- The Basics, Integrations
The Desktop Uploader Scup
Learn how to use the desktop uploader 'Scup' to get your sounds into the cloud.
- Integrations
Using SoundCloud Desktop for Mac
Manage your profile and dashboard, and record new tracks all from your OS X desktop with the free application, SoundCloud Desktop.
- Integrations
BandPage: Your Music on Facebook
Everything you're looking to share on Facebook—music, shows, videos, pictures, Twitter, blog, and more—exactly where you need it.
Amplify your SoundCloud experience
Apps and tools that play nice with SoundCloud
- Integrations, Masterclasses
Hosting remix contests on your own site
If you want to host a great looking remix contest and you don't mind dipping into a little code, our open-source SoundCloud-Remix app is for you.
- Masterclasses
Set up a remix contest on SoundCloud
It's quick and easy to throw your own remix competition—just let SoundCloud take care of the heavy lifting!
- Masterclasses
Hacking the SoundCloud widget
Learn how to modify the HTML embed code of your SoundCloud player.
- Masterclasses
Podcasting 101
Some advice on how to make the most of SoundCloud for podcasting and information on the podcast settings in SoundCloud.
Extra credit for SoundCloud honors students
Time to pop the hood, roll up your sleeves, and get your hands dirty
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud for Bloggers
SoundCloud is the best platform for bloggers to receive, discover and share music on the web — and artists and readers love it too.
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud for Field Recordings
Whether you are a professional or a beginner, our iPhone app with the Record button lets you easily capture and share the sounds around you
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud for Audio Books
From proofing, to production, to promotion, SoundCloud provides a perfect platform for people to collaboratively develop and edit their audio content. Once the content is ready it's a great way to distribute it too!
- SoundCloud For...
Organizing a local meetup
Meetups are informal gatherings organized by users, for users and a great way to meet fellow SoundClouders in real life!
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud For PRs
SoundCloud lets you manage digital promos and privately service exclusive music and audio content whilst maintaining statistics on all your tracks. Plus, bloggers and readers love it too!
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud For Contests
Remix and audio contests allow fans to engage, producers to get creative and artists to promote their music to whole new audiences. With the right artist and the right campaign a contest can be a great collaborative project.
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud for Sample Makers
SoundCloud isn’t just for finished sounds — it’s also one of the best tools out there for posting and finding samples.
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud For Events
Promoting your event couldn’t be easier with a range of features from SoundCloud. Allow potential performers to share their audio with you and spread your content across SoundCloud groups and your social networks!
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud for Audio Tweeting
Learn how to get yourself set up and audio tweeting using our iphone or android apps and how to quickly push them to your social networks.
- SoundCloud For...
SoundCloud for Podcasts
Managing and distributing your podcasts with SoundCloud is easy. Getting it onto your own site and plugging it via your social networks is a matter of clicks and now with our record button you can even make a podcast!
The best ways to use SoundCloud
Podcasts, audio books, samples, field recordings, blogging, whatever! SoundCloud can help create and share your sounds
Submit your story!
Did you get creative with a certain SoundCloud feature? Share your special sauce with us, get featured here and inspire others. Email us.
Are you a developer?
Have an awesome idea for an integration connected to the SoundCloud API? Get started here.
Need help?
Find answers to your questions in our Help Center or contact our friendly support team.
