· By Will Harken
Getting Truly Creative With Suno AI Music
AI is Changing the Game for Pros
What used to take over 10 hours can now be done in just 1. But, let’s be real, you might lose a bit of that unique spark. Trying to invent a new sound or genre? That’s a different ball game.
Most listeners aren’t hot for pure originality anyway; they crave those familiar rhythms. You know the drill: snare on 2 and 4.
Sure, Suno might shake up my backing track sales and change the industry, but it’s thrilling. Lifting the hood on Suno’s AI mechanics? That’s genuinely exciting.
Maximizing What Suno Can Do
Artists use tools like Midjourney. Music producers have Suno. You can bring Suno audio into software like Ableton to mix and refine. This way, you elevate your final product.
Let’s explore how to get creative with Suno, especially if you’re looking to release music publicly. It’s all about adding that personal touch, turning the AI's creation into something that feels like yours.
If you’re a perfectionist, manually remixing Suno’s results gets you closer to your vision than relying on its built-in features.
If you want a more hands-off approach to tweak Suno tracks, get in touch here.
Prompt Engineering
Prompt engineering plays a huge role in music production. How you frame your prompts can change Suno's output like flipping a switch. Soon, you may even find websites focusing on Suno prompts.
Modifying Layers
Extracting stems and reworking the mix adds depth and character. You can use tools like Lalal.ai to isolate layers such as drums, bass, and piano. This lets you shape the mix or swap entire layers to fit your vision.
Switching up the chords in melodic layers to match your existing melody can elevate a track. Use functions in DAWs like Ableton’s repitch or pitch correction plugins to easily make changes. Just isolate the stems first to target only what you need.
Create specific instruments with an AI synth like Synplant.
Adding New Layers
Layering effects adds an exciting dimension. Use sounds from nature, city life, or unique plugins to elevate your track. These additions help tell your song’s story and make it shine.
Mixing in samples from other songs or creating totally new ones can be a fun challenge. Control your volumes and try sidechain compression to prevent clashing sounds. Generate specific layers for your tracks with Stable Audio (don’t hesitate to try prompts like "drums only").
Getting Past Writer’s Block
Suno can be a buddy when you hit a creative wall. Stuck? Use something from Suno as a bridge or verse.
A little tweaking—sometimes quite a bit—can help seamlessly blend Suno’s creations into your track, tying everything together.
Adding Your Own or AI Vocals
To take your vocals up a notch, consider using Jammable to tweak or entirely change vocal outputs. You can layer your own voice or AI vocals over what Suno offers, bringing out a quality that’s hard to nail with all-synth voices.
Extra Tips
For insights on AI's impact on music and cutting-edge tools, dive into how AI is reshaping music and the best text-to-music AI tools.
If you want me to help with your Suno songs, let’s connect or use the video widget below.
As we dive into AI music, remember: the tools shine brighter when paired with your creativity. Experiment with Suno. Explore. Find new musical paths.