Suno

Suno is a platform focused on AI music generation, developed by Suno AI, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based startup. The platform was co-founded by Mikey Shulman, PhD in physics from Harvard University, and three music enthusiasts who worked together at AI fintech company Kensho, focusing on AI speech transcription technology.

Suno’s core product is an AI music generation tool. The latest version is Suno V3. This version significantly improves the quality of music, adding more music styles and genre options, such as classical, jazz, hip hop, electronic, etc., and for the first time being able to generate broadcast-quality music. In addition, Suno has also partnered with Microsoft to integrate its services into Microsoft’s artificial intelligence chatbot Copilot, further expanding its reach.

Suno adopts a user subscription payment model and offers basic plan, advanced plan and annual subscription plan to meet the needs of different users. The basic subscription plan is $8 per month, and the advanced subscription plan is $24 per month. Annual subscription users can enjoy preferential discounts. Users can generate songs with real human voice tracks through simple text prompts. It supports multiple languages, including English and Chinese.

The core of Suno’s technology includes two large models developed in-house: the transformer-based Bark voice model and the Chirp music model, which are responsible for generating the human voice and providing the musical melody and sound effects, respectively. These technologies enable Suno to quickly generate melodies, rhythms and background music, suitable for music producers, creatives and content creators.

With its innovative AI music generation tools and broad user base, Suno is driving the development of AI music creation and bringing new possibilities to the music industry. However, it must also face legal and ethical challenges to ensure its continued growth and innovation.