How to Record Music on SoundCloud on Mac/PC/iPhone/Android

Part 1. How to Record Music on SoundCloud on Mac and PC

There are several powerful SoundCloud audio recorders available that allow you to record, edit, and save tracks from the platform. For recording a track on SoundCloud in high quality, DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder is an excellent choice. This software is designed to download and capture audio from various streaming platforms, including SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, and more.

It supports recording podcasts, songs, playlists, and albums from SoundCloud and saves them in a variety of high-quality formats, like MP3, FLAC, WAV, and AIFF. Another key advantage is its ability to download SoundCloud music at a 65X conversion speed while preserving the original sound quality and important metadata, such as ID3 tags (artist, title, album art, etc.).

With a built-in SoundCloud Web Player, DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder is built to create a clean, organized, and permanent SoundCloud music library for offline playback anywhere.

How to Record SoundCloud Music on Mac/PC

Step 1 Launch DRmare and Configure SoundCloud Music Settings

First, download and install the DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder on your computer. Once launched, you'll want to set your preferences for SoundCloud music. Look for a 'menu' icon within the program or 'DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder' option from the Apple menu bar. Here, you can choose 'Preferences' to choose your desired output format (such as MP3, FLAC, WAV, or AIFF), and adjust audio parameters like the bitrate and sample rate for SoundCloud songs to get the quality you want.

Step 2Open SoundCloud Music Downloader and Log In

From the main DRmare interface, select the 'SoundCloud' icon. This will open a built-in SoundCloud web browser within the application. Use this browser to log in to your SoundCloud account. This step is important as it allows the software to access your SoundCloud playlists and liked tracks.

Step 3Add SoundCloud Songs to Download

Navigate to the SoundCloud tracks, albums, or playlists you wish to download. As you browse, you'll see an "Add" button. Click this button to analyze the page and bring up a list of all available tracks. You can then select the specific songs you want to download and add them to the conversion queue.

Step 4Download and Record SoundCloud to MP3

After adding all your desired tracks, go to the "Converting" tab within the DRmare software. Simply click the 'Convert' button. The software will then automatically download the selected songs from SoundCloud to MP3. The program can handle batch conversions, making it easy to download entire SoundCloud playlists at once.

Part 2. How to Record Songs on SoundCloud on Android

Many Android devices offer a built-in screen recorder, available on most devices running Android 10 or later. It can capture both screen activity and internal audio. This makes it a convenient option for recording songs from the SoundCloud app without picking up external noise from the microphone.

How to Record SoundCloud Music on Android via Built-in Screen Recorder

Step 1. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the "Quick Settings" panel and find the "Screen recorder" tile.

Step 2. Tap the 'Screen recorder' icon. A small menu will appear. Look for an "Audio source".

Step 3. Set the audio source to 'Media sounds'. This ensures that only the audio playing on your device is recorded.

Step 4. Tap the 'Start recording' button, open the SoundCloud app, and play the song you want to record. The screen recorder will capture the audio as it plays.

Step 5. Once the track is finished, tap the 'floating stop' button on your screen. The video file will be saved to your device's gallery. You can then use a video-to-audio converter app or an online tool to extract the audio and save it as an MP3 or other audio format.

Part 3. How to Record Audio from SoundCloud on iPhone/iPad

To record SoundCloud on an iPhone or iPad, you can also use the device's built-in Screen Recording feature. While this captures the audio, it saves the output as a video file, which requires an additional step to convert it into an audio-only format. Here's how to:

How to Screen Record SoundCloud on iPhone

Step 1. Open 'Control Center' on your iPhone. If you don't see the Screen Recording button (a circle within a circle), add it via "Settings" > "Control Center."

Step 2. Long-press the Screen Recording button. A menu will appear. Crucially, tap the Microphone icon at the bottom so it turns gray and says "Microphone Off." This ensures you only record the device's internal audio, not external noise.

Step 3. Tap 'Start Recording.' A 3-second countdown will begin. During this time, switch to the SoundCloud app and start playing your track.

Step 4. When the track is done, tap the red status bar or Dynamic Island at the top of your screen to stop the recording. The video will be saved to your Photos app.

Step 5. Your recording is now a video file. To get the audio, you'll need another app. You can use Apple's free GarageBand app. Import the video you just saved, and the app will allow you to export just the audio track as a new file.

Part 4. How to Record Music from SoundCloud Online Free

For those who prefer not to install any software, a free online audio recorder can be a great alternative. These tools work directly within your web browser, allowing you to capture audio without the hassle of downloading and installing a dedicated application. One such popular option is the Apowersoft Free Online Audio Recorder.

This web-based tool is a straightforward solution for capturing any sound playing on your computer. It can record audio from streaming sites like SoundCloud, system sounds, or even a microphone. The tool works on both Windows and Mac and, for first-time users, requires the installation of a small "launcher" to function properly.

How to Record Audio on SoundCloud Online Free

Step 1. Navigate to the SoundCloud website and go to the Apowersoft Free Online Audio Recorder homepage.

Step 2. Click the 'Start Recording' button. You may need to run a small launcher the first time you use it.

Step 3. In the audio source window, choose 'System Sound' > 'Start Recording.' This ensures you record the audio from SoundCloud, not your microphone.

Step 4. Choose the SoundCloud website as the sharing tab and click the 'Share' button. Play the track on SoundCloud, Apowersoft tool will automatically record SoundCloud tracks online for free.

Step 5. Click 'Stop' when finished, and the tool will allow you to save the SoundCloud recording as an MP3 file.

Part 5. FAQs about Recording Songs from SoundCloud

Part 6. In Conclusion

Recording music on SoundCloud is simple with the right tool and a focus on legal, ethical use. While SoundCloud's built-in recorder is for original uploads, third-party SoundCloud recorders, built-in device recorders, and online tools let you record high-quality audio for personal listening or approved projects. Choose the method that fits your device, save in a suitable format, and respect copyright to enjoy your favorite SoundCloud tracks offline anytime.