1 What is Suno AI? Generative Music Mechanics
Suno AI is a world-class generative AI music platform developed by audio engineers and ML researchers based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Suno translates plain text prompts into full-length commercial songs, complete with authentic vocalists, live-instrument arrangements, and studio-grade mastering.
2 Setting up your account: 50 Daily Free Credits
Visit suno.com, click Sign In, and authenticate via Google, Discord, Apple, or Microsoft. Free tier users receive 50 credits refreshed daily (yielding 10 full songs across 5 generations).
3 Simple Mode vs Custom Mode Explained
Custom Mode is the gold standard for creators. It unlocks three dedicated controls: Lyrics (for your own verses), Style of Music (for genre and instrument tags), and Title.
4 Structuring Lyrics with Metatags & Meter
To make vocals flow naturally without stuttering, organize verses into standard 4-line stanzas with alternating rhymes (A-B-A-B). Prefix each section with explicit metatags like [Intro], [Verse 1], [Chorus], and [Outro].
5 Extend Track Workflow: Creating 3-4 Minute Songs
Each generation typically creates 1 to 2 minutes of music. Click the three dots ... on your favorite take, choose Extend, pick a transition timestamp, enter your next verse, and continue building until you select Get Whole Song.
6 Replace Section & Inpainting Refinements
If a 15-second chorus vocal needs re-recording, don't re-roll the entire song. Highlight the precise interval with Replace Section to regenerate just that segment while keeping surrounding verses untouched.