The Beginners Guide To Soundcloud

Soundcloud is an online music platform where you can upload, share and discover music in a variety of ways.

You have the option of uploading a track in any file format you want to, whether it be MP3, Wav, FLAC, AIFFs and so on. You can upload single tracks, remixes, sets, demos, podcasts and any other type of audio you can think of. The fact that you've got this choice shows how incredibly flexible Soundcloud is.

So you've uploaded your tracks, and you want people to listen to them. One of the best ways is to add your track to a group that's tailored to the style of your music. There are thousands of groups you can share your track to, and it's a good way to start getting plays. You can also send messages to other Soundcloud users and share your track on a variety of social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and StumbleUpon. You can also provide links to your bands website or video links to your tracks.

You may find at first that your track is a bit of a slow burner, and you'd like to get a lot more plays and comments on your tracks. One of the best ways to improve this is to listen to other artists on Soundcloud and make comments based on what you've heard. Try not to say anything negative or abusive, but be constructive with your criticism and be detailed and specific with your compliments. After this those Soundcloud users will at least listen to your tracks in return. There is also the option to start your own group, where you can choose a theme or genre for the group and encourage other Soundcloud users to join. This is a great way to raise your own profile.

There are three different accounts available to you when you sign up - free, pro and unlimited. In a free account you can upload 2 hours worth of tracks, you can count plays, likes, comments and downloads. With a pro account you can upload 4 hours worth of tracks, get details on who is listening to your sounds and where they are in the world, and you also have spotlight mode, which lets you pin your sounds to the top of your profile. With an unlimited account you can upload as much audio as you want and you can find out what devices, pages and networks your audio is being played on. You have the option of a free 14-day trial on the pro and unlimited account if you just want a taste of those extra features and added audio time.

Soundcloud has a strong sense of community and is widely used throughout the world. It's variety and versatility make it a much more satisfying music platform than other music websites. It's focus is on new and under-the-radar talent, and if you follow some of the steps in this article you can really grow your fanbase.

Take a look for yourself - https://soundcloud.com/