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Rosy is a young, talented artist who鈥檚 still struggling to break through. One morning, a friend tells her about a web platform where she could share her art. And maybe even meet the producer of her dreams. Interesting story, right?
In this article, we鈥檒l talk about that platform - and especially its paid version, which is more complete. That鈥檚 where your favorite Djamo card comes in.
SoundCloud - putting your talent out there
SoundCloud鈥檚 main purpose is to let artists upload their music. It can host audio files from any website. It鈥檚 integrated with Twitter and Facebook so members can reach their audience more efficiently.
SoundCloud also distributes music through widgets and apps. Users can embed a SoundCloud widget on their own site or blog.
The app鈥檚 main innovation
SoundCloud鈥檚 main innovation is that the online audio player displays a kind of waveform that speeds up navigation. The player also lets you add comments at specific points in the file. That feature is great for remote collaboration. Beyond the interactive player, SoundCloud has a clear social side. You can follow other users, manage your contacts, group them, and set specific access lists for each audio file. And to top it off, SoundCloud supports Creative Commons licenses.
A more complete paid version
Paid plans unlock advanced features. Subscribers get more storage and can distribute their tracks. They can include more groups and users. They can also create tracklists and get statistics for each track. Interesting stats are unlocked depending on the plan - like the number of plays per track per user and the country of origin of listeners.
How to buy a SoundCloud Pro subscription
To buy a full subscription, go to their website. Then pick the plan that suits you.
Important note: at the moment, you can鈥檛 buy a plan from their app or mobile site. Visit their Pro page from a computer to make the purchase.
Accepted payment methods
Several payment methods are accepted, including the Djamo prepaid card. As an international Visa card, it lets you shop safely. Fees are 2 to 3 times cheaper than elsewhere. You can also track your purchases through the stats. And remember: you can always transfer money from your Mobile Money to Djamo to handle international transactions.
Subscription types
According to the stats, 175 million people listen to SoundCloud every month - a huge audience and a pool of future fans. SoundCloud currently has two types of subscriptions: Pro and Go. Pro is for creators; Go is for listeners. Here are some of the features each subscription unlocks.
If you鈥檙e a creator
With SoundCloud Pro, you get:
- Total of 6 hours of uploads
- Advanced stats, including plays by country
- Live stats
- Pin tracks and playlists to the top of your profile with Spotlight
- Access to special offers and discounts on creator tools
With SoundCloud Go:
- All SoundCloud Pro features, plus:
- Unlimited uploads
- Detailed stats on the cities where your listeners are
- An optimal view of the web pages and apps your tracks are played from
- Option to hide recommendations and intrusive ads
- 3,276 F / month off SoundCloud Go+ (normally 6,559 F)
- Access to special offers and discounts on creator tools
- Free access to Repost by SoundCloud
If what you want is offline listening with a free experience and access to a large catalog, the platform offers other subscriptions.