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Suno is a tool developed by the American company Suno Inc. that automatically generates music using AI.
Even if you can't play an instrument or have no knowledge of music composition, all you have to do is type in some text — the AI will then create a fully finished song complete with melody, accompaniment, and even vocals (singing voice).
The greatest appeal is being able to create original songs, almost as if you had your very own personal composer.
As of April 2026, Suno is a hugely popular tool with more than 2 million paying users around the world.
It fully supports Japanese, and can sing Japanese lyrics with natural intonation (pitch and rhythm).
Songs you create can be downloaded, shared on social media, or used as background music for videos.
By subscribing to a paid plan, you can also use your music commercially (e.g., as background music for a shop or in advertisements).
Suno offers a free plan (Basic Plan) and paid plans (Pro Plan: $10/month, Premier Plan: $30/month).
Even the free plan gives you 50 credits per day (enough for about 10 songs), which is plenty to try it out.
However, please note that songs created on the free plan cannot be used commercially.
At the end of 2025, a partnership with Warner Music Group was also announced, signaling growing recognition from the music industry.
Suno has many convenient features that make music creation easy. Here are five key features, including the latest additions from 2026.
Suno's core feature is its ability to create a song simply from a text prompt (a description of the music you want to make).
For example, if you type something like "bright pop," "melancholic ballad," or "energetic rock," the AI will automatically come up with lyrics and a melody, generating a finished song in about 30 seconds to one minute.
The AI automatically selects the instrumentation (piano, guitar, drums, etc.) as well, so no musical expertise is required whatsoever.
Rather than leaving lyrics entirely to the AI, you can also create songs using lyrics you've written yourself.
In Custom Mode, you enter your own lyrics, specify the genre (pop, jazz, rock, etc.) and mood (upbeat, sad, intense, etc.), and the AI will compose a melody and accompaniment to match your words.
This is great for turning a cherished poem or a heartfelt message into a song.
Japanese lyrics are fully supported.
The headline feature of v5.5, released in March 2026, is the Voices feature.
This lets you record your own singing voice, have Suno learn it, and then have the AI sing in your voice.
To use it, you sing and record a specified phrase, and the AI learns the style of your voice.
Songs you generate afterward will then be sung in a voice that resembles your own.
It's available on paid plans (Pro and above), and a voice identity verification process (checking that the person who recorded the voice is truly its owner) is also carried out, so you can use it with peace of mind.
Suno Studio is the first AI-compatible DAW (Digital Audio Workstation, i.e., music production software) offered by Suno.
You can edit generated songs in fine detail on a timeline, adding and adjusting individual elements such as vocals, drums, and synthesizers (electronic instruments).
You can also export in MIDI (a music data format), making integration with other music software possible.
All features are available on the Premier Plan.
It's well-suited for professional musicians and anyone who wants to create music more seriously.
v5.5 also introduced a custom model feature.
This lets you teach the AI your favorite music style to create a version of Suno tailored specifically to you.
Pro and above users can create up to three custom models.
Additionally, with the My Taste feature, Suno learns the trends of songs you've previously liked, making it easier to generate music that matches your personal preferences.
The more you use it, the better it gets at creating songs that align with your musical tastes — a true personalization feature.
Suno lets even beginners create music easily in just three steps. Here's a guide to the basic workflow.
First, go to Suno's official website (https://suno.com).
Click the "Get Started" or "Sign Up" button on the top page to create an account.
You can also log in with a Google account or Discord account.
The free Basic Plan gives you more than enough to try it out, so it's recommended to start with the free plan.
Once logged in, you'll see the music generation screen (the Create screen).
In the input box in the center of the screen, type your idea for the song you want to create in Japanese (or English).
For example, you could write "refreshing pop music evoking a summer beach," "a ballad about the sadness of a breakup," or "intense rock music that gets you pumped up" — anything goes.
Being specific about genre, mood, and theme makes it easier for the AI to produce something close to what you have in mind.
Once you've typed your prompt, click the "Create" button.
In about 30 seconds to one minute, two versions of the song will be generated.
Generated songs can be played back immediately.
If you find one you like, click the "…" (menu button) next to the song title and select "Download" to download it in MP3 format (available on the free plan too, though commercial use is prohibited).
Select "Share" to get a Suno URL (link) that you can share with friends on social media.
If you're not satisfied, you can change the prompt and regenerate as many times as you like.
As long as you have credits, you can create as many songs as you want.
Suno has its convenient aspects as well as points to be aware of. Before you start using it, let's look at both the pros and cons.
Suno is perfect for those who want to create music casually or who want original songs. Specifically, it's recommended for people like these:
On the other hand, Suno is not yet fully recommended for professional musicians who are particular about detailed sound design, or for those concerned about copyright issues.
For serious music production, it's best used in combination with traditional DAW software (such as Logic Pro or Ableton Live).
Suno excels as a tool for brainstorming ideas and creating drafts.
Suno is an AI-powered music generation tool that lets anyone easily create original songs. Here are the key points from this article, including the latest features as of April 2026.
Suno is an extremely powerful tool, especially for beginners who want to lower the barrier to music creation and for creators who need original background music.
The free plan offers plenty of fun, so why not head over to the official site (https://suno.com) and try creating a song with a theme you like — something like "refreshing pop music about summer memories" or "rock music that fills you with courage"?
In just a matter of seconds, the AI will deliver an original song that's uniquely yours.
This article is a cross-post from AI Friends.
