AI music generator Suno introduced its latest model family, Suno v6 on Wednesday, highlighting that it was developed using licensed music data from major labels like Warner Music Group, BMG, and Believe.
The company has been targeted by numerous lawsuits from record labels accusing it of using copyrighted data to train its prompt-based music generation tools. While Suno settled with Warner Music Group last year and reached a deal with BMG recently, the legal pressure remains intense.
According to Suno, the new v6 model does not utilize the data sets employed to train its earlier versions.
The startup is rolling out three distinct versions: the base Suno v6, available to paying users for reliable and controlled output; Suno v6 wild, an experimental model also for paying users designed to spark creativity with unexpected results; and Suno v6 mini, a faster version accessible to everyone. The company intends to phase out its older models.
The v6 lineup promises enhanced flexibility, allowing users to edit song sections via prompts or lyrics, and utilize text, images, or video as creative references. Additionally, users can isolate individual instruments from a sample to build new beats.
Suno also detailed plans for new features, such as a remix capability, contingent on artists opting into a new program that allows Suno to use their songs for AI features.
Jack Brody, the company’s Chief Product Officer, emphasized that derivative work creates more revenue opportunities.
“I think the music ecosystem and our partners are always looking for ways to create more revenue opportunities for their rights holders and artists. So a big part of this release is creating additional revenue streams there,” Brody told TechCrunch in an interview.
In response to broader challenges, Suno announced last month that it would watermark AI-generated songs and introduced new download limits based on account tiers.
“We can help manage some of the broader ecosystem challenges like streaming fraud and kind of mass exportation and uploading to distributors that are low intent. At the end of the day, we think it is up to the distributors and the platforms to govern what content goes on there,” he said.
Despite ongoing legal challenges from labels including Sony and Universal Music Group, as well as artists like Jason Isbell, and user complaints regarding security, Suno remains active.
The announcement came shortly after the company acknowledged training its models using YouTube videos. Despite these controversies, the company has secured over $819 million in funding to date, according to PitchBook data.
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