I tested Suno 3.5, so you don’t have to. The results are in!

Suno, the AI-powered music generation platform, has just released its latest update, Suno 3.5, and it’s taking the world of music creation by storm. I couldn’t resist putting this new version to the test, and let me tell you, the results are absolutely mind-blowing.

Everything you need to know:

✓ Suno 3.5 introduces extended song lengths up to 4 minutes and improved coherence

✓ It boasts algorithm improvements that result in more coherent melodies, harmonies, and rhythms

✓ Upcoming sound-to-song feature will transform everyday sounds into captivating melodies

Read more: The 8 best (free) AI music generators in 2024

What’s new in Suno 3.5.?

Extended song length and structure:

One of the most significant enhancements in Suno 3.5 is the extended song length and structure. Users can now generate audio clips up to 4 minutes long, a substantial increase from the previous versions.

This means you can create more complex and diverse compositions without having to stitch together multiple clips. Additionally, existing songs can be extended by up to 2 minutes, giving you even more flexibility in your creative process.

More coherent melodies, harmonies and rhythms:

But it’s not just about the length; it’s about the quality. Suno 3.5 boasts algorithm improvements that result in more coherent melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. I tried out several prompts, including unique genre mashups, and the platform handled them with impressive finesse. While there’s still a slight autotune effect on the vocals, the overall quality has seen a massive improvement compared to its predecessor.

Users are loving the new version:

User feedback on Suno 3.5 has been generally positive, with many praising the improved coherence and quality of the generated songs, particularly in niche and obscure styles. However, some users have reported issues with prompts not being followed accurately, resulting in generic pop songs regardless of the specified style. There are also concerns about vocal quality, volume balance, and distortion effects, but the Suno team is actively working on addressing these issues in future updates.

And the best part? Suno 4 is already in the works, promising even more advanced features that will take your music creation to the next level.

5 genre-bending songs I made using Suno 3.5

One of my favourite things to do with AI is pushing genre boundaries. So I created 5 prompts first with a tool called perplexity.ai & then inserted them into Suno.

Song 1: Through the Stargaze

I’m a sucker for ambient tracks, so I made it public on my Suno profile.

Prompt used: Ambient shoegaze neo-classical dreamscape. Lush textures, delicate melodies, celestial drones.

Click here for Lyrics:

[Verse]

Floating in the night

Stars our guiding light

Whispers in the breeze

Time for us to seize

[Verse 2]

Echoes of our past

In the cosmos vast

Softly we shall dance

In this endless trance

[Chorus]

Let’s dream through the sky

Hold me don’t ask why

Lost in this embrace

Feel the stargaze trace

[Verse 3]

Soft touches like rain

Dissolve all our pain

In this cosmic glow

Boundaries let go

[Bridge]

Celestial drones sing

Melodies will cling

To our hearts in flight

Gliding through the night

[Chorus]

Let’s dream through the sky

Hold me don’t ask why

Lost in this embrace

Feel the stargaze trace

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Song 2: Neon Shadows

Prompt used: Cyberpunk industrial glitch trap. Distorted synths, glitchy beats, Japanese instrumentation.

Click here to view lyrics

[Verse]

Neon shadows dance in the rain, city veins

Dirty circuits pumping life, street remains

Glitchy beats pulse in the concrete

Samurai dreams, tech schemes, arigato

[Verse 2]

AI dealers peddlin’ code, hacked souls

Neon gods gettin’ high, Tokyo glow

Jacked into the matrix, datavisions

Distorted synths scream, lost ambitions

[Chorus]

Lost in the neon, where the chrome heart beats

Cyberpunk spirits in glitchy retreat

Through the streets of Japan, shadows so deep

Distorted synth symphony, in dreams we keep

[Bridge]

Circuit board dreams, reality warps

Underground clubs, dual-life sorts

Vaporwave haze, glitch in the air

Electric samurais in virtual warfare

[Verse 3]

Urban labyrinth, electric scrolls

Hologram prophets, twisted roles

Tech tattoos, stories untold

Pixelated hearts seekin’ gold

[Chorus]

Trapped in the neon, chrome heart beats

Cyberpunk ghosts in glitchy retreat

Through Japan’s streets, shadows play steep

Distorted synth whispers, in data we seep

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Song 3: Echoes of the Earth

Prompt used: Tribal psy-trance world progressive. Hypnotic rhythms, ethnic percussion, soaring melodies.

Click here to view lyrics

[Verse]

Heartbeat of the jungle

Echoes through the mist

Drums speak ancient whispers

Lost in nature’s kiss

[Verse 2]

Steps in the moonlight

Dancing with the stars

Rhythms get you moving

Taking you afar

[Chorus]

Feel the earth

Beneath your feet

Let the rhythm guide

Soar to new heights

Feel the beat

Deep in your soul

World comes alive

Makes you whole

[Verse 3]

Voices of the forest

Calling out your name

Percussion and the chanting

Bringing fire to the flame

[Bridge]

In the dance we find

A universal sign

Cultures intertwine

Spirits redefined

[Verse 4]

Melodies are soaring

High above the land

Hypnotic vibrations

Feel it in your hands

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Song 4: Funkadelic future groove

Prompt used: Retro-futuristic funk synthwave electro-swing. Groovy basslines, vintage synths, robotic vocals.

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Song 5: Whispers Digital Forest

Prompt used: Folk electronica trip-hop fusion. Acoustic guitar, glitchy beats, atmospheric pads.

Click here to view lyrics

[Verse]

Beneath the pixelated moonlight

In a forest where the code runs deep

Singing electrons dance in twilight

As ancient roots beneath me weep

[Verse 2]

Wireframe dreams and pines of copper

Glitchy winds through synthetic leaves

Echoes of the past in hollowed software

Where algorithms softly grieve

[Chorus]

Whispers in the digital forest

Songs of circuits and old myths

Amidst the binary

A chorus

Lost in loops and coded rifts

[Verse 3]

Ghosts of modems past are calling

Through the airwaves

Faint and clear

Hollow voices gently falling

Like a folk tune redefined by fear

[Bridge]

Electric hearts in rustic casing

Beats align in rhythmic haze

Hollow beats

Relentless pacing

Guardians of this shifting phase

[Verse 4]

Nighttime melodies in data streams

Blending analog with timbre raw

Synthetic hopes and stranger dreams

Between what is and once we saw

When is the Sound-to-song feature by Suno coming?

One of the most exciting announcements from Suno is the upcoming sound-to-song feature. This innovative conversion will allow users to combine sound samples with text prompts to create unique musical pieces. Imagine transforming everyday sounds like a watering can banging on a metal pipe into a captivating psychedelic rock track. The creative possibilities are endless.

Here are 7 funny examples I can totally see happening once it goes live:
→ Create riffs from crinkling chip bags
→ Compose drums by banging on desk
→ Generate beats by tapping coffee mugs
→ Produce basslines by stomping on floors
→ Tap toothbrush on sink for funky rhythms
→ Craft melodies from squeaky chair noises
→ Use milkshake slurps for hip-hop basslines

Here’s a message of caution concerning the audio-to-audio feature. Will uploading a sound to Suno just result in the AI picking up on the BPM and then randomly create tracks? It’s something Ezra Sandzer-Bell commented on last week on LinkedIn.

“When I saw Suno’s announcement, I nearly fell out of my chair. If they’ve got a multimodal system that combines audio input with text prompts, it’s probably going to blow everyone else out of the water.”

Audiocipher Founder Ezra Sandzer-Bell on LinkedIn:

We shall see. In conclusion, Suno 3.5 is a game-changer. With its extended song lengths, improved coherence, and upcoming sound-to-song feature, it’s empowering musicians and creators to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, Suno 3.5 is definitely worth checking out. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and let your creativity soar!