• How can I add lyrics to my sound?

    The best way to add lyrics to your sound is by going into the it's edit mode (by clicking the small pen icon) and typing your lyrics into the description field. Don't forget to click "Save" after you are finished!

  • How can I get lyrics of someone else's sound?

    The only way you can view the lyrics of someone else's sound is if the member has published them in their sound's description.

  • Can I combine two different sounds on SoundCloud?

    At this time, there is no way to combine two separate sounds on SoundCloud.

  • How does the Tracks page work?

    Our Tracks page works on a specific algorithm, which ranks tracks based on how many plays, comments, and likes are on the track. We're unable to disclose how this algorithm works.

  • Why am I not showing up in the Search results?

    Our system has a fairly large amount of data to process. Once you have created an account or uploaded a new sound or set to your profile, it might take some time for this new information to update and appear in the Search results. If it's more than a few...

  • Is there a maximum sound length you can upload?

    If your sound is over 6 hours and 45 minutes long, our system will not be able to transcode it. Reducing the file's sample rate or making it mono will increase this sound's length limit to 13 hours.

  • How do I use VibeDeck with SoundCloud?

    Vibedeck is a third-party app that allows you to sell your SoundCloud tracks offsite. If you're looking for help with this app, here's a link to their Help page: http://help.vibedeck.com/

  • How do I search for sounds I want to listen to?

    To search for certain sounds or sound creators go to http://soundcloud.com/tracks/search. From here you can search for tracks, people, or groups. You can also explore new sounds by going to http://soundcloud.com/tracks. Here you can look though "hot" and "latest" tracks on SoundCloud and search by genre.

  • How do I delete comments on my sounds?

    To delete a comment that has been posted on one of your sounds, go to the sound’s page, and click ‘view all’ on the right hand side next to the three most recent comments. This will take you to a page listing all comments on the sound. Hover over the...

  • How do I edit the file of a track I already uploaded?

    It is not possible at this time to make any edits or add any effects to uploaded files directly on SoundCloud. You will need to use another application to make edits and/or changes to the original file, and then upload your final track to SoundCloud again.