Suno AI v5 Playbook: Complete Guide (Free & Pro) - Jack Righteous

Suno AI v5 Playbook: Complete Guide (Free & Pro)

Gary Whittaker

Suno AI v5 Playbook: From First Prompt to Professional Workflow

A practical training guide for creators on Free and Pro plans.

Module 1: Getting Started

Learning Objective: Create an account, understand modes, and generate a first track.

Steps

  • Sign up: Free = daily credits. Pro/Premier = monthly credit pools, priority queue, commercial rights.
  • Modes: Simple (one prompt box). Custom (separate Lyrics and Style of Music, Instrumental toggle, Upload Audio - Pro).
  • First Generation: Describe genre + mood + vocal. Click Create. Review previews. Save or extend.

Module 2: Prompt Engineering

Learning Objective: Write precise prompts that steer output.

Prompt Taxonomy

Component Examples Notes
Genre/Style pop-punk; 90s boom-bap 1–2 max; avoid overload
Mood/Emotion triumphant; dreamy; somber Shapes tempo and harmony
Instruments palm-muted guitars; strings Call out 2–3 key ones
Vocals female alto; baritone rap Lead type or character
Lyrics Theme summer road trip; faith under fire Guides auto-lyrics
Production clean mix; high fidelity Use sparingly for polish

Case Study: Iteration

  1. Prompt 1: “Techno song.” → Generic loop.
  2. Prompt 2: “High-energy techno, 4/4 kick, dark bassline, robotic female hook.” → Clear hook.
  3. Prompt 3: Add “clean mix, no harsh distortion.” → Fewer artifacts.

Negative Prompting

Use exclusions like “instrumental only” or “no vocals”.

Copy-Ready Structures

Genre / Era + Mood + 2–3 Instruments + Vocal Type + Topic
“Cinematic orchestral, somber; strings + low brass + sparse piano; no vocals; trailer cue that builds to a hit at 0:40.”

Module 3: Styles, Genres, Moods

Learning Objective: Direct the musical feel with concise style inputs.
  • One genre or a logical fusion (e.g., folk-rock; reggae + afrobeat).
  • Add mood words (uplifting, aggressive, haunting) and era tags (80s synthwave; 90s R&B).
  • Prefer eras/traits to specific artists. If used, keep generic (“Motown funk”).
  • If a blend sounds muddy, split across generations and combine later.

Module 4: Lyrics

Learning Objective: Choose auto-lyrics, supply your own, or go instrumental.
  • Auto-lyrics (Simple Mode): Topic-driven; fast iteration.
  • Custom lyrics (Custom Mode): Paste verse/chorus; keep structure clear.
  • Instrumental: Toggle vocals off for beds, cues, or later toplining.
  • Tip: Phonetic spell difficult words to aid pronunciation.

Module 5: Pro Features

Learning Objective: Pick the right feature for audio-guided creation.

Decision Tree

Do you have original audio?
 └─ Yes → Upload Audio
      ├─ Vocal line? → Cover Song (AI accompaniment)
      ├─ Riff/Loop? → Extend / Style Transfer
      └─ Full track? → Add Vocals or Add Instrumentals
 └─ No → Generate from text prompt

Upload Audio

  • Record mic or upload WAV/MP3 (use content you own).
  • Good inputs: clear melody, clean riff, simple loop.

Cover Song

  • Arrange around your sung or hummed melody.
  • Works best with solo, clean vocals.

Extend

  • Create a new section inspired by a saved track.
  • Use for bridges/outros; expect variation, not a splice.

Add Vocals / Add Instrumentals

  • Layer the missing part onto an existing song.
  • Useful for finishing without re-prompting.

Module 6: Building Full Songs

Learning Objective: Assemble multiple clips into a coherent track.

3-Stage Pipeline

  1. Plan: V1 → CH → V2 → CH → BR → CH (target ~2:30–3:30).
  2. Generate: Prompt sections separately or use Custom Mode with clear [Verse]/[Chorus] tags.
  3. Assemble: Use Extend for transitions; stitch in DAW.

Consistency Tips

  • Keep style constants: same genre, tempo feel, vocal type.
  • Reuse motifs or a line in each chorus.
  • Use Personas (Pro) for vocal consistency across songsPro.

Module 7: Export, Stems, and Editing

Learning Objective: Export files, use stems, and finish in a DAW.

Stems Matrix

Plan Export Options
Free MP3 full mix
Pro 2-stem (vocals + instrumental)
Premier Up to 12 stems (vocals + instrument groups)

DAW Workflow

  1. Import stems into Audacity, GarageBand, or Reaper.
  2. Trim and crossfade between sections.
  3. Balance vocal/instrument levels.
  4. Light EQ and reverb as needed.
  5. Export final WAV/MP3.

Module 8: Troubleshooting

Learning Objective: Resolve common issues quickly.
  • Missed instrument/mood: Simplify prompt; regenerate 2–3 times.
  • Artifacts/“dirty” audio: Add “clean mix, high fidelity”; try again.
  • Sections don’t join: Crossfade in DAW; extend earlier for overlap.
  • Slow queue: Normal on Free; Pro has priority.

Module 9: Legal & Ethics (FAQ)

Learning Objective: Apply correct usage policies.
Can Free users release commercially?
No. Free is personal/non-commercial; attribution required.
Do Pro/Premier users own outputs?
Yes. Rights are assigned for commercial use while subscribed.
Can I upload copyrighted material?
No. Upload only audio you own or have rights to.
Is AI music copyrightable?
Often not by itself; add human contributions for stronger claims.

Follow platform guidelines. Avoid impersonation and disallowed content.


Module 10: Glossary

Simple Mode
Single text box prompting.
Custom Mode
Separate lyrics/style inputs with more control.
Extend
New section inspired by an existing track.
Cover Song
AI accompaniment around your recorded melody.
Stems
Separated vocal/instrument exports.
Persona
Saved vocal/style profile for consistency (Pro).

Copy-Ready Style Snippets

Gospel-soul ballad; warm Rhodes + soft organ; minimal brushes; expressive alto lead; gentle choir in chorus; intimate, hopeful; clean mix, high fidelity.
Reggae–Afrobeat fusion; offbeat skank guitar, tight afrobeat drums, deep bass; baritone lead; call-and-response hook; triumphant; crisp low-end, no harsh highs.
Lo-fi hip-hop; relaxed 78–86 bpm feel; dusty drums, warm vibraphone, vinyl crackle; instrumental only; cozy, mellow; soft tape saturation, light sidechain.
2000s pop-punk; fast 4/4; palm-muted verses; big octave chorus guitars; punchy live drums; raw tenor lead with gang shouts; energetic; radio-clean mix.


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