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
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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
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
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
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
Song 4: Funkadelic future groove
Prompt used: Retro-futuristic funk synthwave electro-swing. Groovy basslines, vintage synths, robotic vocals.
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
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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
Here are 7 funny examples I can totally see happening once it goes live:
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!
