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How to Embed SoundCloud in Notion: Audio Guide

Marcus Johnson
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Introduction

SoundCloud hosts millions of tracks from independent artists, DJs, and podcasters. When you embed SoundCloud in Notion, you bring that audio library into your workspace. Perfect for music discovery, podcast listening, or building audio collections.

What You Can Embed

Tracks


Individual songs from any public SoundCloud user.

Playlists


Curated collections of multiple tracks.

Albums/Sets


Artist albums and EP collections.

Reposts & Likes


Your curated audio from other artists.

Podcasts


Audio shows hosted on SoundCloud.

Embedding Guide

Method 1: Direct Paste

  • Open SoundCloud (web or app)

  • Find your track or playlist

  • Click "Share"

  • Copy link

  • Paste in Notion
  • Notion auto-embeds SoundCloud links!

    Method 2: Embed Block

  • Type /embed in Notion

  • Paste SoundCloud URL

  • Click "Embed link"
  • Method 3: With Notion Embed

    For enhanced features, Notion Embed offers:

  • Better mobile display

  • Custom styling

  • Analytics tracking
  • SoundCloud Embed Types

    Visual Player (Default)

    Shows:

  • Waveform visualization

  • Track artwork

  • Play/pause controls

  • Timeline scrubbing
  • Compact Player

    Smaller footprint for minimal display:

    Add &visual=false to embed URL

    Playlist View

    For playlists, shows:

  • Track list

  • Individual play buttons

  • Artwork

  • Duration
  • Customization

    Color Options

    SoundCloud widgets can match your brand:

  • Edit in SoundCloud's embed generator

  • Set primary color

  • Auto-play options
  • Sizing

    In Notion:

  • Drag corners to resize

  • Full width for playlists

  • Medium for single tracks
  • Player Features

    Options include:

  • Auto-play (not recommended)

  • Show comments

  • Show playcount

  • Show user
  • Use Cases

    Music Production Notes

    For producers:

    <h1 id="track-summer-vibes">Track: Summer Vibes</h1>

    <h2 id="reference-tracks">Reference Tracks</h2>
    [SoundCloud embed: Similar vibe track 1]
    [SoundCloud embed: Inspiration track 2]

    <h2 id="production-notes">Production Notes</h2>

  • Key: C major

  • BPM: 120

  • Style: Deep house
  • <h2 id="my-draft">My Draft</h2>
    [SoundCloud private link embed]

    Podcast Library

    Build a listening list:

    <h1 id="podcasts-to-listen">Podcasts to Listen</h1>

    <h2 id="business">Business</h2>
    [SoundCloud embed: Business podcast episode]

    <h2 id="tech">Tech</h2>
    [SoundCloud embed: Tech podcast episode]

    <h2 id="notes">Notes</h2>

  • Key takeaways

  • Action items

  • DJ Set Collection

    For DJs:

    <h1 id="my-sets-archive">My Sets Archive</h1>

    <h2 id="2026-sets">2026 Sets</h2>
    [Toggle: January 2026]
    [SoundCloud embed: Club night set]
    [SoundCloud embed: Festival set]

    <h2 id="2025-sets">2025 Sets</h2>
    [...]

    Music Discovery

    Track new finds:

    <h1 id="music-discovery-january">Music Discovery - January</h1>

    <h2 id="week-2-finds">Week 2 Finds</h2>
    [SoundCloud embed]

  • Genre: Electronic

  • Why I like it: Great bass design
  • [SoundCloud embed]

  • Genre: Hip-hop

  • Why I like it: Unique sampling

  • Best Practices

    Organization

  • Group by genre or mood

  • Use toggles for large collections

  • Add notes about each track
  • Performance

  • Limit embeds per page (5-7 max)

  • Use lazy loading with Notion Embed

  • Create subpages for large libraries
  • Accessibility

  • Provide text descriptions

  • Note track durations

  • Include genre information
  • Comparison with Spotify

    FeatureSoundCloudSpotify

    Indie artistsExcellentGood
    Full track accessFreePremium needed
    Notion auto-embedYesYes
    Waveform visualYesNo
    PodcastsYesYes

    FAQ

    Can I embed private SoundCloud tracks?

    Private tracks with shared links can embed, but only people with the link can access them.

    Do SoundCloud embeds work without an account?

    Yes, listeners don't need a SoundCloud account to play embedded tracks.

    Can I embed my own unpublished tracks?

    Yes, upload as private and share the private link. It will embed in Notion.

    Does playback count toward SoundCloud plays?

    Yes, plays from Notion embeds count toward the track's play count.

    Conclusion

    SoundCloud embeds in Notion create powerful audio workspaces. Whether you're:

  • Building music libraries

  • Tracking podcast episodes

  • Archiving DJ sets

  • Discovering new music
  • The integration is seamless and feature-rich.

    Enhance your audio embeds →

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    Related: Spotify Embed Guide | Apple Music Embed

    MJ

    Marcus Johnson

    Content Creator at Notion Embed. Passionate about helping people share their knowledge with the world.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I embed private SoundCloud tracks?

    Private tracks with shared links can embed, but only people with the link can access them.

    Do SoundCloud embeds work without an account?

    Yes, listeners don't need a SoundCloud account to play embedded tracks.

    Does playback count toward SoundCloud plays?

    Yes, plays from Notion embeds count toward the track's play count.

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