SoundCloud 101

Scup is an application for uploading sounds to SoundCloud. It runs on Mac, Windows, and any platform with Adobe Air support. You can use Scup to upload multiple tracks by drag-and-drop, edit the metadata they’ll show on the site, and create sets and playlists in the program itself.

You can download the Scup software from the developer’s website. The Scup installer will check if you’ve already installed Air, and if not, automatically take you through the steps of installing it.

Overview

Once both pieces of software are installed, Scup should automatically start up and try to connect to your SoundCloud account. In order to upload with Scup, you need to authorize it. A Scup window will open up with the text “Connect with SoundCloud”, and a button that says “Yes please, move ahead.” Click that button to open an authorization screen in your browser.

Once you allow access in SoundCloud, you'll be given a six digit authorization code. Copy and paste that code into the Scup window, and you should be good to go!

In the main Scup window, you can drag and drop sounds that will make up your set. You can edit the individual metadata, and by selecting “More Options”, add metadata to the whole set.

Once you’ve completed your edits, you can hit the “Send Set” button on the lower right, and it will upload the sounds will all the metadata you’ve entered.

More info

• Scup in the SoundCloud App Gallery
• Scup’s developer’s page
• A tutorial video on uploading sample packs with Scup