Suno — Turn One Description or Your Own Lyrics into a Complete Song
Describe a Song or Shape Every Detail
Suno creates complete songs from text, with multiple versions to choose from in every run. In simple mode, enter one description—such as “A cheerful summer pop song about road trips and freedom”—and Suno writes the lyrics and chooses the style. In custom mode, you take the producer’s seat: add comma-separated style tags, name the track, enter your own lyrics with [Verse], [Chorus], and [Bridge] section tags, exclude unwanted styles, and choose a preferred vocal type. Five model versions are available, from V4 through the latest V5. V4.5 and later can create tracks up to 8 minutes long.
The two modes support different creative workflows. Simple mode takes one description of up to 500 characters and handles the lyrics and style for you. Custom mode gives you every available control: a style field for comma-separated genre, mood, instrument, vocal, and tempo tags (up to 1,000 characters on V4.5 and later; 200 on V4); a title of up to 80 characters, shown in the player and filename; and your exact lyrics, with a limit of 5,000 characters on V4.5 and later or 3,000 on V4. Use section tags such as [Verse], [Chorus], and [Bridge] to shape the song. When instrumental mode is on, lyrics are optional. You can also exclude unwanted styles and choose a male or female vocal preference. This preference improves the chance of getting that vocal type but does not guarantee it.
Your version choice affects the result. V5 is the latest and offers stronger musical expression with faster generation. V4.5+, V4.5 All, and V4.5 can create tracks up to 8 minutes long, with richer tones and better prompt handling. V4 supports tracks up to 4 minutes and uses lower character limits. Every run creates multiple versions for you to compare. Generation happens in the background: you can follow its progress on the page, and completed tracks are saved to your dashboard gallery.
How to Generate a Song with Suno
Pick a Version & Mode
Choose a model version (V5 is the latest), then decide: simple mode for a one-line description, or custom mode for full control.
Add Your Song Details
In simple mode, describe the song in 500 characters or fewer. In custom mode, add style tags and a title, enter lyrics with [Verse] and [Chorus] tags, and optionally exclude styles or choose a preferred vocal type.
Generate & Pick a Variation
Each run returns multiple variations — preview them in the players, download your favorite, and find everything again in your dashboard gallery.
Suno Technical Specifications
| Provider | Suno (via Evolink API) |
| Model Versions | V5, V4.5+, V4.5 All, V4.5, V4 |
| Simple Mode Prompt | Up to 500 characters — AI writes lyrics & style |
| Custom Mode Style | Up to 1,000 characters (V4: 200) |
| Custom Mode Lyrics | Up to 5,000 characters (V4: 3,000), structure tags supported |
| Title | Up to 80 characters |
| Max Track Length | 8 minutes (V4.5+), 4 minutes (V4) |
| Instrumental Mode | Yes |
| Preferred Vocal Type | Male / female (raises probability, not guaranteed) |
| Variations per Run | Multiple |
| Processing | Asynchronous (queue-based) |
Why Choose Suno
Multiple Versions with Every Run
Each run creates several versions of your song, so you can compare them and choose the one you like best.
Easy to Start, Flexible to Direct
Simple mode turns one description into a finished song. Custom mode lets you control the style, title, exact lyrics, excluded styles, and preferred vocal type.
Five Versions, Up to 8 Minutes
Choose from V4 through the latest V5 — V4.5 and above generate tracks up to 8 minutes with richer tones and smarter prompt handling.
Suno vs Other Music Models on LoveGen
| Feature | Suno | MiniMax Music 2.6 | ElevenLabs Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input Modes | Simple (description) or custom (style + title + lyrics) | Style prompt, lyrics optional | Text prompt |
| Auto-Written Lyrics | Yes — simple mode | Yes — lyrics optimizer | No |
| Instrumental Mode | Yes | Yes (is_instrumental) | Yes — always removes vocals |
| Preferred Vocal Type | Yes (m/f, probabilistic) | — | — |
| Max Track Length | 8 min (V4.5+), 4 min (V4) | Model decides | Exact, 3 seconds–10 minutes |
| Variations per Run | Multiple | 1 | 1 |
What Can You Create with Suno
Songs from a Sentence
Simple mode turns a one-line idea into a complete song with AI-written lyrics and style — the fastest way from concept to track.
Original Songs from Your Lyrics
In custom mode, your lyrics are used exactly as written. Add [Verse], [Chorus], and [Bridge] tags to shape the structure, then choose the style.
Compare Different Takes
Every run gives you multiple versions to preview, so you can keep the one that best matches your idea.
Instrumental & Background Music
Flip the instrumental switch for vocal-free tracks driven by your style tags alone.
Long-Form Tracks
V4.5 and above generate up to 8 minutes — room for full song structures beyond the radio edit.
Style-Controlled Production
Guide the result with comma-separated style tags, exclude unwanted elements, and choose a preferred vocal type.
Related AI Models
MiniMax Music V2
Full songs with vocals from your own lyrics — verse, chorus & bridge control
MiniMax Music 2.6
Complete tracks with singing & detailed arrangements — auto lyrics & instrumental mode
ElevenLabs Music
Studio-grade AI music from a text prompt — vocals or instrumental, up to 10 minutes
Sonilo v1.1
Production-ready music from one prompt — exact duration control, up to 10 minutes
CassetteAI
Lightning-fast music generation — a full 3-minute track in seconds
Frequently Asked Questions About Suno
What's the difference between simple and custom mode?
Simple mode takes one description of up to 500 characters and creates the lyrics and style automatically. Custom mode gives you direct control: style tags and a title are required, the text you enter is used as the lyrics, and you can exclude styles or choose a preferred vocal type.
Which version should I pick?
V5 is the latest, with superior musical expression and faster generation. V4.5+, V4.5 All, and V4.5 generate up to 8 minutes with richer tones. V4 offers improved vocal quality, up to 4 minutes, with smaller input limits (3,000-character lyrics, 200-character style). When unsure, start with V5.
How many songs do I get per generation?
Each request generates multiple variations of your song. All of them appear in the output players when the task completes, and all are saved to your dashboard gallery.
Can I control the voice?
In custom mode you can set a preferred vocal type (male or female). Per the API documentation, this raises the probability of getting that voice but doesn't guarantee it. For music without vocals entirely, enable instrumental mode.
How long does generation take?
Generation runs on an asynchronous queue, so the wait varies with version and current load. Progress is shown on the page, and finished tracks are also saved to your dashboard gallery, so you can navigate away safely.
How much does a generation cost?
Each run uses the same number of credits, no matter which version you keep. The exact amount appears on the Generate button before you submit. Credits are refunded automatically if generation fails. Download your tracks within 7 days, because gallery files are removed after that.