Mastering Suno Models V2, V3, and V3.5

Understanding the Models

V2: The Experimental Pioneer

Best for: Experimental and Niche Genres
Duration: Generates clips up to 1:20 minutes long
Extensions: Extends clips up to 40 seconds

Strengths:
V2 is perfect for unique sound experiments, DJ samples, and ironic styles. It offers musically interesting but potentially repetitive compositions.

Weaknesses:
The sound quality is comparatively harsh, with flat, unsubtle voices and a crushed dynamic range.

Genres to Explore:

• Experimental Electronic
• Noise Music
• Chiptune
• Avant-garde
• Glitch

Genres to Avoid:

• Pop: V2’s sound quality and vocal capabilities aren’t refined enough for polished, mainstream pop production.
• R&B: The lack of dynamic range and subtleties in voice make V2 unsuitable for smooth, emotive R&B.

V3: The Versatile Innovator

Best for: Versatile and Detailed Genre-Mashups
Duration: Generates clips up to 2:00 minutes long
Extensions: Extends clips up to 60 seconds

Strengths:
V3 produces radio-quality music with improved audio quality and emotive voices. It handles detailed style prompts well and is great for complex genre blends.

Weaknesses:
V3 tends to layer voices, double the lead singer, and can produce a choir effect. It’s less responsive to metatags compared to V3.5.

Genres to Explore:

• Indie Pop/Rock
• Synth-pop
• Folk-Pop
• Emo-Rap
• Alternative R&B
• Dream Pop
• Lo-Fi Hip-Hop

Genres to Avoid:

• Heavy Metal: V3 struggles with aggressive, complex instrumentation and vocal intensity.
• Classical: Detailed instrumentation and nuanced dynamics of classical music are not well-suited to V3’s capabilities.

V3.5: The Polished Professional

Best for: Mainstream and Radio-Ready Genres
Duration: Generates clips up to 4:00 minutes long
Extensions: Extends clips up to 2:00 minutes

Strengths:
V3.5 is enhanced for composition and singing, more responsive to metatags, and produces mainstream genres effectively. It offers improved singing voices and better vocal continuity.

Weaknesses:
V3.5 can be more challenging to end and may be seen as less creative. It’s somewhat less responsive to style prompts and leans towards a more “radio-friendly” sound.

Genres to Explore:

• Pop
• Hip-Hop
• R&B
• EDM
• Rock
• Country Pop
• Soul
• Contemporary Christian Music

Genres to Avoid:

• Noise Music: V3.5’s polished and mainstream sound can detract from the raw, unstructured essence of noise music.
• Avant-garde: The model’s tendency towards a radio-friendly sound can stifle the creative freedom needed in avant-garde genres.

Guide to Best Utilize Each Model

V2 for Creativity

Use Case:
When you want to experiment with sounds and create something truly unique and unconventional.

Approach:
V2 is ideal for raw creativity and pushing the boundaries of traditional music production. It’s great for adding a quirky, experimental edge to your tracks.

V3 for Versatility

Use Case:
When you need versatility and detailed style prompts.

Approach:
Perfect for creating genre mashups and exploring sub-genres with rich emotive elements. Start your creative process with V3 to nail down complex styles and detailed prompts.

V3.5 for Polish

Use Case:
When aiming for a polished, mainstream sound.

Approach:
Opt for V3.5 to refine lyrics, enhance vocal quality, and extend the song length for a professional finish. It’s great for producing radio-ready tracks that captivate a broad audience.

A powerful strategy is to start with V3 for detailed style prompts and initial creative direction. Then, switch to V3.5 for refining lyrics, improving vocal performance, and extending the song for a polished, professional finish.

Side Note: This has been updated into Lyric Poet and can help you decide which models to use for your music generations. Just select “Help Me Generate a Suno Song”. Enjoy!

Example

Check out this song created using the guide:
Awareness - In This Moment