SoundCloud has introduced its Next SoundCloud, an update to the social sound platform.

A simpler, faster more social SoundCloud that helps music and audio creators like you share your sounds more easily than ever before.

Since 2008, we’ve been focused on building the best social sound platform on the web. Today, SoundCloud has grown to over 15 million with more interests and needs of SoundCloud. With Next, we are taking a first step to reflect this.

The Next SoundCloud

SoundCloud is gradually rolling out access to the simpler, faster & more social Next.

SoundCloud Next features

  • See more:
    • A more interactive waveform player.
    • A simpler and more attractive profile.
  • Share more:
    • New reposts let your friends, fans and followers repost your sounds and sets for others to hear.
    • Real-time notifications to keep you up-to-date the second something happens.
  • Hear more:
    • Play your sounds continuously: press play, explore and keep listening.
    • Forget playlists. Sets let you build collections of sounds you like in one Waveform.
  • Find more:
    • Easier and more intuitive navigation, including keyboard shortcuts.
    • New search with faster, better results and search suggestions.

The Next SoundCloud is available in a private beta immediately.

More information: Next SoundCloud