Soundtrap

Soundtrap is another cloud-based app for music-making and podcast creation. It was developed by Spotify and offers real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to work on projects concurrently from different locations. I tested Soundtrap’s collaboration feature with a friend, and it worked better than expected. Sure, it’s not like you’re in the same room with another producer, but Soundtrap is decent online beat-making software for making music with friends.

Soundtrap’s interface is very streamlined. It was obviously designed to cater to novices and experienced users. It loads in your browser, so installing anything on your computer is unnecessary. The free version offers unlimited projects, 5040 loops, 290 one-shots, 440 instruments, and access to 150,000 sound effects. Additionally, there is limited access to new sound packs released every two weeks. However, the free version of Soundtrap has severe limitations.

A paid subscription is required to access premium features such as high-quality audio exports, pitch correction, and a wider range of loops and sounds. Soundtrap is a versatile cloud-based beat-making app with all the core features necessary for basic music composition. While its free edition offers a decent starting point, a subscription is required to unlock its full capabilities.