Naming & Versioning for Suno: Searchable, Traceable Files
Gary WhittakerNaming & 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.wavFirstLight_ChorusReplace_V2.wavFirstLight_LoopFade_V2.mp3FirstLight_Cover_V3.wavFirstLight_MoodShift_V4.wav
Folders (suggested)
Project/
Prompts/
Lyrics/
Audio/Version trail (lightweight)
Keep a tiny text note per project (date, action, file name).
2026-09-19 — Replace chorus (bigger hook) → FirstLight_ChorusReplace_V2.wavDo’s & don’ts
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Do bump
V#on every export. - Do keep latest two + milestone versions; trash the rest.
- Don’t overwrite files with the same name.
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