Naming & Versioning for Suno: Searchable, Traceable Files - Jack Righteous

Naming & Versioning for Suno: Searchable, Traceable Files

Gary Whittaker

Naming & Versioning — Reference

Goal: Make files instantly searchable and traceable.

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The JR pattern

[TrackName]_[EditOrType]_V#.ext

Why it works: searchability by TrackName, clear lineage via EditOrType, and unambiguous versioning.

Suffix glossary (use consistently)

  • FullSong — the main complete version
  • ChorusReplace / VerseFix / BridgeFix — targeted Replace edits
  • Loop / LoopFade — loop exports (Fade = seam smoothing)
  • Cover — genre/style flip
  • MoodShift — changed emotional direction
  • PersonaFlip — changed vocal persona
  • OutroExtend / IntroTight — structural tweaks

Examples

  • FirstLight_FullSong_V1.wav
  • FirstLight_ChorusReplace_V2.wav
  • FirstLight_LoopFade_V2.mp3
  • FirstLight_Cover_V3.wav
  • FirstLight_MoodShift_V4.wav

Folders (suggested)

Project/
  Prompts/
  Lyrics/
  Audio/

Version trail (lightweight)

Keep a tiny text note per project (date, action, file name).

2025-09-19 — Replace chorus (bigger hook) → FirstLight_ChorusReplace_V2.wav

Do’s & don’ts

  • Do bump V# on every export.
  • Do keep latest two + milestone versions; trash the rest.
  • Don’t overwrite files with the same name.

What to do next

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