SoundCloud is a social music platform that everyone can join to share and listen to audio files for free. Users familiar with other popular social networks such as Facebook and Twitter might think of Soundcloud as a similar service aimed at music lovers of all kinds. This article will show you how to use SoundCloud on iPhone, Android and PC.
Login account
The service's mobile application is available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
How do I use SoundCloud if I don't have an account yet? You need to create a new one. This can be done free of charge by registering on the service website through Facebook, Google+ or email.
The music service platform is best used on mobile devices, although Android and iOS apps are somewhat limited.
After enteringIn the program, you can notice that the application interface consists of several main sections. How to use SoundCloud in each of them is discussed below.
App navigation
The "Home" is a personalized newsfeed showing entries posted and forwarded by other members of the Soundcloud music social network that the account holder has signed up to follow. Any track here can be listened to, published, marked as liked or added to a playlist. In addition, you can start playing the station directly from the news feed.
"Search" is useful for those who are looking for a specific user, artist or song. This function will allow you to find what you want to listen to at the moment.
"Collection" is a tab where you can access all the songs marked as liked, recent stations and playlists. There is also a link to the user profile here. It can be accessed by clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner of the page.
"Music Player" is a tab that allows you to use SoundCloud as an audio player. It provides quick access to what's playing while browsing other app tabs. In the Next Up tab, you can view the next songs in the playlist, change their order or delete them, and add any audio service. There is a full range of shuffle and loop playback modes. It is possible to block the addition of similar music to the broadcast of the station.
The Stream option on the tab allows you to quickly discover the latest trends in music and audio. Here you can select the desired genre and form of audio content.
Options for working with the program
You can use the SoundCloud app however you like, but the following are the most useful ways to efficiently recycle music service services.
- Tracking favorite songs of individual members gives you the opportunity to discover new music. If you click on a username, you can go to his profile and see what kind of music he posts and what playlists he has. Their activities can be followed like any other social network, and the tracks they post or repost are displayed on the user's homepage.
- The service allows you to create your own playlists. After listening to the music track you like, you can click on the three dots and add it to any of your playlists. The user can create as many as they want. Playlists are available either for everyone or for private listening.
- Starting a station allows you to hear a series of similar musical compositions. If you don't have the time or patience to carefully select the right tracks in your playlists, you can simply tap on the same three dots on any song you like to have the app play the station with similar tracks. At the same time, there is always access torecent radio stations from your profile.
What can I do only in the web interface?
The music service's mobile app features a simple, user-friendly design without being overwhelmed by too many features. Regardless, some may be wondering how to enjoy SoundCloud more fully. The following are additional functionality available when logging into the service from a browser.
Under some songs, next to the "Share" button, there is a "Download" or "Buy" link that does not appear in the mobile app. Many works can either be downloaded or purchased for free. This feature is not available to mobile device owners, except for SoundCloudGo subscribers (in some countries).
The cloud service is a social platform, which means that everyone can share their music or audio tracks. It is not yet possible to use SoundCloud as a springboard for your musical career from a mobile application. The function is available in the web version of the service interface by clicking on the "Download" button located at the top of the page.
Chat with other members
It's a little strange that private communication in the Soundcloud app is currently not supported, but this may change with future updates. In the meantime, you can send messages to other users only on the service website.
User canjoin groups on SoundCloud and share your favorite tracks with their members. To get access, just click on your name in the web version and select the "Groups" menu item.
As in any other social network, you can exchange messages here. You can also use SoundCloud as a means of communication with other music lovers, but only on the service's web page. The notification center is located in the top menu of the browser version. Here you can see who signed up to track user preferences or who sent messages.
In conclusion
Those who want to constantly discover new music and listen to it for free should add the Soundcloud mobile application to their list of mandatory software installations. This is one of the few free music services that combines the listening experience with a social component. You can use the SoundCloud app on both iPhone and Android, but the maximum functionality is available only on the service web page.
