Automate SoundCloud uploads with Make.com

With make.com you can automatically upload new audio files to SoundCloud, saving time and eliminating repetitive manual work every time you publish a track, podcast episode, or audio snippet.

This guide walks you through setting up a complete automation scenario that watches a folder for new audio files and uploads them to your SoundCloud account with the right title, description, and privacy settings.

What you need before using Make.com

Before you build the scenario in make.com, prepare a few essentials so the automation runs smoothly.

• An active make.com account with access to the scenario editor
• A SoundCloud account with API access enabled
• A cloud storage service such as Google Drive or Dropbox
• One dedicated folder where you will save new audio files
• Basic information templates for titles and descriptions

Once you have these ready, you can focus on the workflow inside make.com.

Plan your SoundCloud automation in Make.com

Before you build the scenario, outline the steps you want make.com to perform each time a new audio file appears.

• Detect a new file in a specific folder
• Retrieve file details such as name and location
• Upload the file to SoundCloud
• Add title, description, tags, and artwork if needed
• Choose public or private visibility
• Log the upload or notify your team

This high-level plan keeps your scenario in make.com clear and easy to maintain.

Create a new scenario in Make.com

Next, you will create the core workflow in make.com that connects your cloud storage and SoundCloud account.

Step 1: Open the Make.com scenario editor

1. Sign in to your make.com account.
2. From the dashboard, click the button to create a new scenario.
3. Open the visual editor where you can add modules and connections.

The scenario editor is where all logic, triggers, and actions will be configured.

Step 2: Add the trigger module in Make.com

The trigger module in make.com starts the automation each time a new audio file is available.

1. Click the plus icon to add your first module.
2. Select your cloud storage app (for example, Google Drive).
3. Choose a trigger such as “Watch files” or “Watch files in a folder”.
4. Connect your storage account and authorize access.
5. Select the folder where you will drop audio files for upload.
6. Set the polling interval or schedule, depending on your plan.

After this, make.com will regularly check the folder and start the scenario whenever a new file appears.

Step 3: Filter audio files

To avoid uploading non-audio content, add conditions so make.com processes only compatible files.

1. Between the trigger module and the next step, create a filter.
2. Set conditions based on file extension such as .mp3, .wav, or .flac.
3. Optionally filter by file size or name pattern if required.

This keeps your scenario in make.com efficient and focused only on audio.

Connect SoundCloud in Make.com

Now connect your SoundCloud account so that make.com can perform uploads on your behalf.

Step 4: Add the SoundCloud upload module

1. Click the plus icon after your filter step.
2. Search for the SoundCloud app in the module list.
3. Select an action like “Upload a track” or similar.
4. Create and save a new SoundCloud connection when prompted.
5. Authorize make.com to access your SoundCloud account via OAuth.

Once authorized, the SoundCloud module will appear in your scenario with configuration options.

Step 5: Map audio file data in Make.com

Next, you will map fields from your storage trigger to SoundCloud so make.com can upload the correct file and metadata.

1. In the SoundCloud module, locate the file input field.
2. Use the mapping panel to insert the file URL or file ID from the trigger step.
3. Map a suitable title, such as the original file name without extension or a custom text pattern.
4. Add a description using static text plus dynamic values like upload date or folder name.
5. Fill in tags, genre, or license if available.
6. Choose visibility (public, private, or scheduled) depending on your publishing strategy.

Careful field mapping ensures that each upload from make.com appears exactly as you expect on SoundCloud.

Refine your Make.com scenario

Once the core upload works, you can enhance the automation in make.com with extra steps and checks.

Step 6: Add artwork or thumbnails

If you store cover images alongside audio files, make.com can attach artwork to your SoundCloud uploads.

1. Add another storage module to search for an image with a matching name or pattern.
2. Filter results to image formats like .jpg or .png.
3. Map the image file into the artwork field of the SoundCloud module, if available.

This step helps keep your SoundCloud profile visually consistent while still being fully automated in make.com.

Step 7: Add notifications or logs

To stay informed and maintain a record of uploads, extend your make.com scenario with logging or alerts.

• Send yourself an email or chat message when a new track is uploaded.
• Append a row to a spreadsheet with the track title, upload time, and URL.
• Post a message into a collaboration tool for your team.

These optional modules help you monitor what make.com is doing in the background.

Test and schedule your Make.com automation

Before you rely on the workflow, run thorough tests so that make.com behaves exactly as expected.

Step 8: Run a manual test

1. Upload a test audio file into the selected folder in your storage service.
2. In the make.com editor, run the scenario once manually.
3. Watch each module to confirm that the trigger detects the file and the SoundCloud upload succeeds.
4. Check your SoundCloud account to ensure the new track appears with the correct title, description, tags, and privacy settings.

If something does not work, review your field mappings, filters, and connections in make.com and adjust as needed.

Step 9: Activate scheduling in Make.com

1. Once the test works, enable scheduling for your scenario.
2. Choose how often make.com should check the folder: for example every 5, 15, or 60 minutes.
3. Save and turn on the scenario.

From this point on, every new audio file you place in the chosen folder will be uploaded to SoundCloud automatically by make.com.

Maintain and optimize your Make.com workflow

After activation, revisit your scenario in make.com periodically.

• Review the run history to catch errors or failed uploads.
• Update description templates to reflect your current branding.
• Adjust filters if you change file naming conventions.
• Refine schedules to balance responsiveness with operation limits.

Regular maintenance will keep your SoundCloud automation in make.com stable and aligned with your publishing process.

Additional resources

For more implementation ideas and automation strategies that complement make.com, you can explore consulting resources at Consultevo.

To see the original how-to reference for this workflow and learn more about the modules used, visit the official guide on auto-uploading audio to SoundCloud with Make.

With a solid scenario in make.com, your SoundCloud uploads become a reliable background process, freeing you to focus on producing great audio content.

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