SoundCloud

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience. So let’s get started shall we:

Tip #24:

Did you know that finally Facebook has real BandPages! Yup, Seriously. Whether you’ve just started your first band and want to link up with fans or you’re on the cusp of world fame, we’ve got what you need to get your music — and more — on Facebook. Upload music, photos, videos, link to your Twitter and blog as well as post upcoming shows onto today’s biggest social network. 

Check out more on our 101 for Bandpage!

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience. So let’s get started shall we:

Tip #23:

Did you know that you can embed your sounds on any page by using our widgets and apps? You can also share to Myspace, Tumblr, Wordpress, iWeb, your blog, Facebook, Twitter and more! Find out the details at our Sharing 101. 

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience. So let’s get started shall we:

Tip #22:

Did you know the recording functionality on SoundCloud allows you to easily record any type of audio and directly upload it to your account. Great for voice memos, messages to your fans or for capturing sound bites.

To start your recording, either click on the ‘Upload & Share’ button on the top of the page or directly click here. From there you can press the orange record button and start!

For more information, check out our Record 101.

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience. So let’s get started shall we:

Tip #21:

Did you know that powered by the Secret Link, the Secret Widget lets you embed private sounds to any website. It’s perfect for bands or labels to service an embed player for an exclusive preview session.

Make sure you’re logged in to SoundCloud, and go to the sound or set page on SoundCloud (make sure that it is set to ‘Private’) and click the ‘Share’ button. There you’ll see an exclusive embed code that only you have access to.

For more information about the Secret Widget check out our 101 in the Widget and Players section!

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience. So let’s get started shall we:

Tip #1:

Did you know that building your own SoundCloud community is easy? All you need are a few tips! The heart of SoundCloud is its deeply engaged Community of creators who share the sounds they create with each another and the world. SoundCloud is not only about sharing sounds but also about sharing common interests, attitudes, goals and connecting with people how share your passion.

Oliver Sadie, an amazing community member has agreed to share his tips for growing your SoundCloud Community. Here are ten of his best simplified with a full list here at our Community building 101!

1. Listen closely to many sounds from many ‘Clouders. 

2. If you like it, fave it, drop a note and follow.

3. Make honest, relevant, useful, encouraging comments, often. 

4. Reply to your comments and messages, connect with your listeners. 

5. Join like-minded groups and share your sounds. 

6. Start a group with your unique theme, hunt down relevant tracks to invite contributions.

7.Thank your group contributors with a timed comment that includes the group hyperlink.

8. Share your favorite artists and tracks with your other social networks freely.

9. Consider collaborating via private track sharing.

10. Offer your own tracks for remixing and consider Creative Commons licensing.

Check out more here and start building your community now!

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience.

Tip #19:

Did you know you can rearrange your track order and highlight certain tracks? Your SoundCloud tracks list is like an activity stream, and so we make sure your newest tracks are always on top. But if you’re a Premium user who has a few older tracks or sets that you want to highlight, Spotlight can make sure they’re what your new fans see first.

In order to use Spotlight, you have to have at least a Lite account. If you’re currently on a free account and are interested in this feature, you can find out more information on our Premium page.

Enabling Spotlight is a very simple process! Just head to your public profile, which you can find a link to under the “You” menu at the top of the site. On the right hand side of your profile, there’s a gear icon you can click to configure your profile settings. Click the gear, and push the “+ Add Spotlight Tab” button.

From there, it is simple to rearrange your tracks and place them in your Spotlight tab. For more information on this feature, please check out our Spotlight 101.

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience.

Tip #17:

Did you know that promoting your event couldn’t be easier with a range of features from SoundCloud. Allow potential performers to share their audio with you quickly and easily using our accessible Dropbox feature, capture highlights from your event using our brand new Record Button, share your audio content though interactive SoundCloud groups and use one of our customisable players or mini players to showcase your performers across all your social networks.

Here is a quote from Gavin Cooke from In the City:

“…We knew that bands would be comfortable in having a track uploaded to Soundcloud, our ticket buyers would instantly know how to use the platform and that our web developers would easily be able to tweak things to fit in with our website and design. The players were also later fully integrated with an In The City iPhone App. SoundCloud worked seamlessly for us, all of the time.” 

For more information on this, check out our 101 for Events.

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience.

Tip #16:

Did you know that whether you’ve got samples to share or are looking for samples to use for your next project, SoundCloud’s the place to be. We’ve got all the right features to make it the best platform for what you need.

CC: Creative Commons

SoundCloud has full support for Creative Commons licenses, which are a great way to let people know how you want to share the samples you upload.

Integration with Apps

Throughout the whole process of uploading, downloading, and using samples, SoundCloud’s integration with different applications will make your life not just easier, but more fun. When you’re uploading, the desktop uploader Scup is so helpful, we’ve made a tutorial about it! If you’re looking for samples, managers like Sample Manager and Audio Finder are great tools to order, edit, and post new samples to SoundCloud.

For more information please check out our 101 for Sample Makers.

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience.

Tip #15

Did you know that SoundCloud is great for Public Relations? Rather than sending people to an ugly third-party download site, SoundCloud lets your listeners stream the track immediately — which means that tastemakers trying to listen won’t have to take extra steps to do so. You can also make the track available for download via the player, or a standalone URL. 

Here is a quote from Matt Brown, Stay Loose Digital Group: 

“SoundCloud is an essential cornerstone of all our PR campaigns. It’s a fantastic platform for sharing music and is adaptable to all our requirements. We use it both as an open promotional channel for our artists - using their embeddable players and album streaming widgets - and as a secure platform for privately-sharing confidential music files. It’s an invaluable resource to us as a digital PR and marketing agency.” 

For more information on this please check out our Public Relations 101.

Every Friday we are going to share a new tip that you may not have already known about how to use SoundCloud and in turn we hope this will improve your experience. 

Tip #14:

Did you know that you can organize your local SoundCloud Community by setting up a meetup to bring together SoundClouders in your area?

You can and it is easy! First you need to check whether there is anything going on near you.

Click on your city to find out whether there are any events going on and If you’re interested, hit the big red ‘Count me in’ button (you’ll be asked to log in to meetup.com by creating a new account or by using Facebook connect.) If there’s no events going on in your city, you can easily create one. Type it into the suggestion field at the top. Pick a date, venue and write in some information on it and you’re ready to go!

For more information on how to host a meetup, check out our 101 !