Audio preview sources
Each beat needs a playable preview. In Beat Options (UI Theme) or BeatStore fields (Player Plugin), choose one source:
| Source | Best for | Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Upload | Most stores | MP3 in the WordPress Media Library |
| SoundCloud | Catalog already on SoundCloud | Public permalink + API credentials: guide |
| Dropbox | Offloading large preview files | Direct stream URL: guide |
SoundCloud update (2026)
SoundCloud previews use OAuth Client Credentials. Connect under BeatStore → Integrations (Client ID + Client Secret). Details: SoundCloud audio previews.
Upload and Dropbox are unchanged by that work.