What is Sounts?
Sounts is the #1 music community platform for online music collaboration.
It's where music lovers from around the world connect and jam by recording short clips of themselves singing or playing an instrument. Others can build on that idea by adding their own performance, creating new versions of the original upload, or as we like to call it: a Sount.
This way, hundreds of musicians evolve a single idea in directions no one could have imagined.
All without the usual struggles:
- no latency issues
- no struggle finding matching musicians
- no scheduling meetups
- no file-sharing chaos via Discord or Google Drive
- no pressure to perform live
Just pure fun and asynchronous jamming. Check out this music collaboration to see it in action.
Sounts isn't made for producing full songs. It's a space to connect, jam, and test out ideas. However, if you come up with something you like, we're happy to put you in touch with the musicians involved or even producers and labels from our network.
Who is Sounts for?
If you love music, you're in.
Whether you sing into your phone after uni, play guitar after work, experiment with new beats, or are just curious to discover or remix new sounds, Sounts is made for you. Doesn't matter if you're a beginner or a professional musician. Everyone's welcome on Sounts. You'll always find others who match your vibe.
If you're tired of making music alone, upload what you're currently playing. A cover, a riff, a melody, anything. Let others join in. One upload can spark a chain reaction of creativity.
But it's more than uploads. It's a community of music lovers who connect, collaborate, and grow together.
Getting Started With Sounts
Making music on Sounts couldn't be easier. To use all features like collaborating, editing your profile, or creating your own Sount, visit the website on a tablet or desktop.
If you just want to discover and listen, your phone works too.
Start by visiting sounts.com. The first thing you'll see is the Explore page, your entry point into the world of collaborative music.
The Explore Page
The Explore page is the heart of Sounts. Everything created on the platform flows through here. It's where you find fresh ideas and discover other users to make music with.
When something catches your ear, tap the blue shuffle button 
to explore connected ideas and hear how others have added to the original. From there, you can like, save, comment, or most importantly contribute your own part.
Recording a Sount
To record a Sount, there are two options. You can either create a new Sount or contribute to an existing idea.
Start by selecting your audio and video input. Make sure your browser has permission to access both, otherwise you won't be able to continue. All devices listed in the audio and video input menus are those currently connected and recognized by your laptop or tablet. If you don't see your device, check if it's even listed in your system's input devices.
Recording requires both audio and video. But don't worry: If you're not comfortable showing your face, you can record your instrument or get creative with what you film.
Currently, you need to record the full length of the Sount. If you stop early, the recording won't be saved. Just let it run. The system will stop the recording for you.
Not happy with the result? Press rerecord and try again.
Sometimes the recording may not stop automatically. If that happens, please contact Hanna from support at hanna@sounts.com.
Contribute to Other Ideas
Found a Sount you like on the Explore page? Just click the small + button in the bottom-left corner to open the contribution screen.
Next, connect your audio and video devices as described in Recording a Sount.
What makes contributing on Sounts unique is its flexibility. It doesn't matter who started the collaboration. You can remove any performance you don't want to include by clicking the dash in the top-right corner of that performance.
This freedom turns every idea into a branching network of remixes and creative variations. Even the original clip doesn't have to stay in the chain.
Creating a New Sount
To start a completely new Sount, click the plus icon in the sidebar just below the Explore button. This will take you to a recording screen that looks similar to the one used for contributions.
Again, connect your audio and video devices as described in Recording a Sount.
Before recording, make sure to set the core musical parameters for your Sount:
- BPM (beats per minute)
- Time signature
- Number of bars
- Key of the song
From there, the process is the same: set up your inputs and record.
Reviewing and Publishing
After recording your part, you can make final adjustments. The most important one is latency correction. Use your arrow keys or drag the audio line to sync your track perfectly with the others.
Next, adjust the volume mix between your track and the rest to keep everything balanced.
Once you're happy with your Sount, click 
and see how others react. Watch your idea evolve as new musicians join in.
Your Sounts Profile
Your profile is your personal space on Sounts. Here, you can view all your uploads and rewatch the Sounts you've saved.
You can also personalize your account by updating your display name, choosing a username, and adding a profile picture.
What the Future Might Bring
We're just getting started.
Coming soon to Sounts:
- Audio tools like EQ, compression, and filters
- Advanced mixing options and panning
- Community spaces to connect with like-minded musicians
- Events where the whole community creates music together
Follow us on social media to stay up to date and be part of the journey.
Why Sounts Matters
Today, millions of people love music but never get the chance to make it with others, whether they live in rural areas, are introverted, or simply lack a musical peer group. Sounts gives all of them access to social music making.
Sounts creates a space for all of them to connect, create, and make music at their own pace. Our mission is simple: Make music collaboration accessible to everyone, no matter who they are or where they live.
