Soundtrap

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Soundtrap and Soundtrap AB were founded April 1, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden by Björn Melinder, Fredrik Posse, Gabriel Sjöberg, and Per Emanuelsson, who believed that it was too "complex to make music" and who wanted to create a studio with collaboration and “a full production environment where you can do professional-sounding podcasts, collaboratively done on the web.”{{cite web|url=https://hotpodnews.com/its-a-soundtrap/|title=It's a (Sound)Trap!|author=Quah, Nicholas|date=May 14, 2019|website=Hot Pod News}} Soundtrap Studio was launched in beta in 2013. The next year, it was featured at Google I/O.{{cite web|url=https://www.soundtrap.com/about|title=About Soundtrap|website=Soundtrap}}{{cite web|url=https://stackoverflow.com/jobs/companies/soundtrap|title=Soundtrap|website=Stack Overflow}} In 2016, Soundtrap raised $6 million in their Series A round of financing.{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/10/soundtrap/?_ga=2.230604703.2036002622.1596339322-665445356.1596339322|title=Online music and audio recording studio Soundtrap scores $6M Series A|author=O'Hear, Steve|date=October 10, 2016|website=TechCrunch}}

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In November 2017, Spotify acquired Soundtrap, with Soundtrap stating that the move was a "culturally, creatively and strategically" great fit.{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/17/spotify-acquires-online-music-studio-soundtrap/|title=Spotify acquires online music studio Soundtrap as it goes after creators|author=Perez, Sarah; Lunden. Ingrid|date=November 17, 2017|website=TechCrunch}}{{cite web|url=https://digital.di.se/artikel/spotify-koper-svenska-musikbolaget-soundtrap|title=Spotify köper svenska musikbolaget Soundtrap|language=Swedish|author=Carlsson, Sven|date=November 17, 2017|website=Di Digital}}{{cite web|url=https://digital.di.se/artikel/soundtraps-vd-vi-matchar-med-spotifys-vision-att-demokratisera-musik|title=Spotify köper svenska Soundtrap, som i fjol värderades till över 200 miljoner kronor. "Fantastiskt", säger Soundtraps vd Per Emanuelsson.|language=Swedish|author=Carlsson, Sven|date=November 17, 2017|website=Di Digital}}{{cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-acquires-online-recording-studio-soundtrap/|title=SPOTIFY ACQUIRES 'ONLINE RECORDING STUDIO' SOUNDTRAP|website=Music Business Worldwide|date=November 17, 2017}} The company had revenues of 900,000 kronor, making it one of Spotify's most expensive acquisitions.{{cite web|url=https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/trending/xsenxdggggwy_89ryxqqxa2|title=Spotify faces $1.6B suit; Mediahuis completes TMG stake acquisition|author=Magdirila, Phoebe; Gubagaras, Mark|website=S&P Global}}

In 2018, Soundtrap won the EdTech Awards for the Arts, Music, Creative Solutions Category.{{cite web|url=https://edtechdigest.com/2018-finalists-winners/|title=2018 – Finalists & Winners|website=EdTech}}{{cite web|url=https://edublog.soundtrap.com/2018/04/12/soundtrap-wins-the-2018-edtech-award-arts-music-creative-solutions-category/|title=Soundtrap Wins the 2018 Edtech Award Arts, Music, Creative Solutions Category|website=Soundtrap|author=Allen, Meredith|date=April 12, 2018}} The next year, it offered unlimited projects for the free tier without having to upgrade to a better plan.{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/06/26/spotifys-soundtrap-offers-creators-unlimited-free-storage-for-songs-and-podcasts/|title=Spotify's Soundtrap offers creators unlimited free storage for songs and podcasts|author=Sawers, Paul|date=June 26, 2019|website=VentureBeat}}{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/26/soundtrap-unlimited-storage/|title=Spotify-owned Soundtrap adds unlimited storage to the free tier of its recording software|author=Ha, Anthony|date=June 26, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotifys-online-podcast-and-music-studio-soundtrap-launches-new-free-tier/|title=SPOTIFY'S ONLINE PODCAST AND MUSIC STUDIO SOUNDTRAP LAUNCHES NEW FREE TIER|author=Stassen, Murray|date=June 26, 2019|website=Music Business Worldwide}}{{cite web|url=https://www.clubic.com/musique-streaming/spotify/actualite-861962-soundtrap-studio-ligne-spotify-supprime-limite-5-projets-gratuits.html|title=hSoundtrap, le studio en ligne de Spotify, supprime sa limite de cinq projets gratuits|language=French|author=Kolodziejczak, Clément|website=Clubic|date=June 27, 2019}}

Spotify sold Soundtrap back to its founders in 2023, stating that they were "proud of what we’ve achieved together, and are excited to see Soundtrap’s next phase of growth over the coming years."{{Cite web |last=Dredge |first=Stuart |date=2023-06-09 |title=Spotify sells its music-creation tool Soundtrap back to its founders |url=http://musically.com/2023/06/09/spotify-sells-its-music-creation-tool-soundtrap-back-to-its-founders/ |access-date=2025-06-13 |website=Music Ally |language=en-GB}}

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Soundtrap is split into three programs: Soundtrap for Music Makers, Soundtrap for Storytellers, and Soundtrap for Education.

Soundtrap for Education was introduced in 2015,{{cite web|url=https://www.eu-startups.com/2016/10/online-music-and-audio-recording-studio-soundtrap-introduces-education-version-and-secures-e-5-4-million-funding/|title=Online music and audio recording studio Soundtrap introduces education version and secures € 5.4 million funding|date=October 11, 2016|author=Treija, Ieva|website=EU Startups}} being showcased in 2016 at the Future of Education Technology Conference as a way for teachers and students of all ages to explore creative sound making in a safe and secure environment as well as at home.{{cite web|url=https://thejournal.com/articles/2016/01/19/soundtrap-releases-education-edition-for-online-music-collaboration.aspx|title=Soundtrap Releases Education Edition for Online Music Collaboration|author=Schaffhauser, Dian|date=January 19, 2016|website=THE Journal}}{{cite web|url=https://www.seenmagazine.us/Articles/Article-Detail/ArticleId/5940/SOUNDTRAP-is-Changing-Music-Education|title=SOUNDTRAP IS CHANGING MUSIC EDUCATION|date=October 21, 2016|website=SouthEast Education Network}} The program is COPPA, GDPR and FERPA compliant and is compatible with Google Classroom{{cite journal|date = 2016|title = Soundtrap For Education| url = https://www.proquest.com/openview/656d1ff863b2a567c9510c40f60284f8/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=40811| journal = The American Music Teacher| volume = 65| issue = 5| pages = 6}} and Soundtrap for Storytellers.{{cite web|url=https://www.synnexcorp.com/stellr/blogs/soundtrap-for-education-podcasting/|title=Soundtrap for Education Podcasting|date=September 28, 2019|website=Synnex}}

The program was named "The Best Website for Teaching and Learning" in 2015 by the American Association of School Librarians{{cite web|url=https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/aasl-announces-2015-best-apps-best-websites/|title=AASL Announces 2015 Best Apps & Best Websites|website=Knowledge Quest|author=Habley, Jen|date=June 29, 2015}} and was featured on Google for Education's "Creative Apps for Chromebooks" in 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160627006090/en/Soundtrap-Selected-Google-Education’s-“Creative-Apps-Chromebooks”|title=Soundtrap Selected for Google for Education's "Creative Apps for Chromebooks" Program|date=June 27, 2016|author=Kimber, Aoife|website=Business Wire}} It was also given {{Rating|4|5}} by Common Sense Media, saying that the dashboard was easy to use and that the "extensive video tutorials and support features facilitate use of this tool to its fullest potential."{{cite web|url=https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/soundtrap|title=Soundtrap|website=Common Sense Media|author=Powers, Melissa}}

In March 2020, Soundtrap for Education was made free for the fall semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://edublog.soundtrap.com/2020/03/24/covid19/|title=Soundtrap for Education Offers Extended Trials to Support Schools|author=Adavis|website=Soundtrap|date=March 24, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/04/08/soundtrap-offers-extended-free-trial-to-support-distance-learning/|title=Soundtrap Offers Extended Free Trial to Support Distance Learning|website=eSchool News|date=April 8, 2020}} That same year, it was named the "Music Education Solution of the Year" by EdTech.{{cite web|url=https://edtechbreakthrough.com/2020-winners/|title=EdTech Breakthrough Award Winners|website=EdTech}}{{cite web|url=https://thelearningcounsel.com/article/soundtrap-named-music-education-solution-year|title=Soundtrap Named Music Education Solution of the Year|website=the Learning Counsel}}{{cite web|url=https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/520160545/soundtrap-named-music-education-solution-of-the-year|title=Soundtrap Named Music Education Solution of the Year|website=EIN Presswire|date=June 24, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.edcircuit.com/soundtrap-named-music-education-solution-of-the-year/|title=Soundtrap Named Music Education Solution of the Year|website=edCircuit|date=June 24, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/520160545/soundtrap-named-music-education-solution-of-the-year|title=Soundtrap Named Music Education Solution of the Year|date=June 24, 2020|website=EIN Presswire}}

Soundtrap for Storytellers was introduced on May 24, 2019 as a way for people to create podcasts.{{cite web|url=https://newsroom.spotify.com/2019-05-14/soundtrap-for-storytellers-helps-podcasters-take-their-shows-to-the-next-level/|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers Helps Podcasters Take Their Shows to the Next Level|date=May 24, 2019|website=Spotify}}{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/05/14/spotify-owned-soundtrap-launches-cloud-based-podcast-creation-and-recording-tool/|title=Spotify-owned Soundtrap launches cloud-based podcast creation and recording tool|author=Wiggers, Kyle|date=May 14, 2019|website=VentureBeat}}{{cite web|url=https://rainnews.com/spotify-pushes-further-into-podcast-creation-with-soundtrap-for-storytellers-program/|title=Spotify pushes further into podcast creation with Soundtrap for Storytellers program|date=May 14, 2019|author=Washenko, Anna|website=RAIN News}}{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/14/spotify-owned-soundtrap-launches-a-podcast-studio-in-the-cloud/|title=Spotify-owned Soundtrap launches a podcast studio in the cloud|date=May 24, 2019|author=Perez, Sarah|website=TechCrunch}} The program includes a transcript feature which can record and automatically transcribe a voice, a tool to edit the transcript, and a tool for managing shows and episodes as well as directly upload podcasts to Spotify.{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2019-05-14-soundtrap-for-storytellers-spotify-podcasts.html|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers is Spotify's latest play for podcasters|author=O'Brien, Terrence|date=May 14, 2019|website=Engadget}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/14/18618318/soundtrap-spotify-podcast-editing-storytellers-transcript|title=Spotify-owned Soundtrap wants to make editing a podcast as easy as using Google Docs|author=Carman, Ashley|date=May 14, 2019|website=The Verge}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90349383/spotifys-soundtrap-for-storytellers-lets-you-start-a-podcast|title=Spotify's new Soundtrap for Storytellers makes it even easier to start that podcast|website=Fast Company|author=Locker, Melissa|date=May 14, 2019}} Then in October 2019, the transcription feature was expanded to include French, Spanish,{{cite web|url=https://www.genbeta.com/actualidad/soundtrap-for-storytellers-herramienta-creacion-podcasts-spotify-capaz-transcribir-espanol|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers, la herramienta de creación de podcasts de Spotify ya es capaz de transcribir en español|date=October 31, 2019|language=Spanish|author=González, Gabriela|website=Genbeta}} German, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese{{cite web|url=https://www.terra.com.br/noticias/dino/soundtrap-for-storytellers-a-nova-ferramenta-de-criacao-de-podcasts-e-lancada-mundialmente,96e8d94c823deabc9cd7806349fb0a1cchh96nw7.html|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers, a nova ferramenta de criação de podcasts, é lançada mundialmente|language=Portuguese|date=May 14, 2019|website=Terra}} and Swedish.{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191031005230/en/Soundtrap-Storytellers-Podcast-Creation-Tool-Launches-Transcription|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers, Podcast Creation Tool Now Launches Transcription Service in French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese, and Swedish|website=Business Wire|date=October 31, 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/soundtrap-adds-translation-feature-in-five-more-languages/article_ed1ba38c-fbfd-11e9-a1da-6b12635f6dd5.html|title=Soundtrap Adds Translation Feature In Five More Languages.|date=October 31, 2019|website=InsideRadio}} The program also has a way to remotely interview guests and to create your own jingle.{{cite web|url=http://podcasternews.com/2019/05/26/soundtrap-for-storytellers-helps-make-podcasting-easier/|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers Helps Make Podcasting Easier|website=Podcaster News|date=May 26, 2019|author=Thorpe, Jen}}{{cite web|url=https://www.musictech.net/news/soundtrap-for-storytellers-is-a-browser-based-podcasting-studio/|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers is a browser-based podcasting studio|website=MusicTech|author=Betts, Will|date=May 15, 2019}}

The program was created to help podcasters with editing, transcribing, remote interviewing, and adding sound effects, as well as having one platform to create podcasts with.{{cite web|url=https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/products/soundtrap-for-storytellers-offers-podcast-tools|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers Offers Podcast Tools|website=Radio World|date=June 12, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://musiceducation.global/soundtrap-for-storytellers-launches-globally/|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers launches globally|date=December 13, 2019|website=MUSIC:ED}}{{cite web|url=https://webrazzi.com/2019/05/15/spotify-soundtrap-for-storytellers/|title=Spotify bünyesindeki Soundtrap, podcast düzenlemeye yardımcı olan "Storytellers" özelliğini tanıttı|language=Turkish|date=May 15, 2019|author=Ulukan, Gözde|website=Webrazzi}} According to the CEO of Soundtrap AB, Per Emanuelsson, Soundtrap for Storytellers "helps teachers differentiate instruction for students of all abilities within one classroom, giving students a compelling way to channel their thoughts and perspectives."{{cite web|url=https://thelearningcounsel.com/article/soundtrap-storytellers-podcast-creation-tool-introduced|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers podcast creation tool introduced|website=the Learning Counsel}}{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/1cd1eff90358434dbacb49a33e934954|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers, New Podcast Creation Tool Launches Globally- Classroom-appropriate Version to Be Made Available to Schools|date=May 14, 2019|website=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=https://audioxpress.com/news/soundtrap-for-storytellers-new-podcast-creation-tool-launches-globally|title=Soundtrap for Storytellers, New Podcast Creation Tool Launches Globally|website=audioXpress|date=May 16, 2019}}

Soundtrap for Storytellers has been described as the "Google Docs of podcasting."{{cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/spotify-launches-the-google-docs-of-podcasting-soundtrap-storytellers/|title=Spotify launches the Google Docs of podcasting|author=Solsman, Joan|date=May 14, 2019|website=CNET}}

Soundtrap for Music Makers was introduced in 2020 and has more features than the free tier, including Auto-Tune, more instruments, and sounds from Splice and Freesound.{{cite web|url=https://futurism.com/soundtrap-cloud-based-recording-collaboration|title=Soundtrap by Spotify Lets You Record, Edit, and Collaborate With Anyone, Anywhere|date=July 29, 2020|website=Futurism}}

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