Suno AI is an innovative platform utilizing generative artificial intelligence to create complete songs. This includes vocals, lyrics, and instrumentation based on user-provided text prompts. Suno AI aims to make music production accessible to everyone, regardless of their musical expertise.
Key Features
- Song Generation: Suno AI can produce high-quality, radio-ready songs in various genres and styles, often in mere seconds. Users can specify themes or moods for their music, such as “heroic desertcore battle” or “Sunday study session.”
- Lyrics and Vocals: The platform generates original lyrics and realistic vocals, providing emotional depth and human-like singing.
- Customization: Users can upload audio clips to influence the generated music or use the “Extend” feature to build upon their own compositions.
- Watermarking: Suno AI includes inaudible watermarking technology to identify AI-generated content, addressing copyright concerns.
History and Development
Founded by Michael Shulman, Georg Kucsko, Martin Camacho, and Keenan Freyberg in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Suno AI launched publicly in December 2023 after partnering with Microsoft to integrate into its Copilot platform.
Earlier releases include an open-source text-to-speech model called “Bark” in April 2023. The latest version (v4), released in November 2024, allows the creation of four-minute songs with sharper audio quality.
Accessibility and Pricing
Suno AI offers three subscription tiers:
- Free Plan: Limited daily credits with non-commercial terms.
- Pro Plan: $8/month for 2,500 credits and commercial use.
- Premier Plan: $24/month for 10,000 credits and priority access.