How to Generate Original Music with Suno on Sonna
From simple prompts to full custom-mode compositions — a practical guide to Suno v6, v5.5, v5, and when to use each version.
The landscape of AI music generation has reached a point where anyone can produce radio-ready tracks, cinematic instrumentals, and deep vocal harmonies in seconds. At the absolute forefront of this technological shift is Suno AI, a generative music platform that can produce complete, high-fidelity songs from a single prompt.
Sonna integrates Suno's full suite of music generation models directly into its dashboard and developer API. Whether you are a content creator looking for royalty-free background music, an indie game developer in need of an ambient soundtrack, or an engineer building a creative platform, this guide will walk you through how to use Suno on Sonna to generate original, studio-quality music.
Suno Model Versions on Sonna: Side-by-Side Comparison
Sonna offers multiple generations and variations of Suno's models, giving you control over cost, quality, and generation speed. The latest Suno v6 is the current state-of-the-art flagship model, while specialized variations like Suno v6 Wild and Suno v6 Mini offer enhanced creativity and faster generation times.
Here is a side-by-side comparison of the Suno versions available on Sonna:
| Model Version | Model ID | Credit Cost (per Gen) | Latency | Key Strengths & Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suno v6 | suno-v6 | 1,025 credits | Standard | Next-gen synthesis, studio vocal clarity, dual variation tracks |
| Suno v6 Wild | suno-v6_wild | 1,025 credits | Standard | Maximum musical creativity & experimental arrangement |
| Suno v6 Mini | suno-v6_mini | 1,025 credits | Ultra-Fast | Fast & efficient generations, rapid drafting |
| Suno v5.5 | suno-v5_5 | 1,025 credits | Standard | Custom voice tailoring, rich vocal presence |
| Suno v5 | suno-v5 | 1,025 credits | Standard | Rich vocal harmonies, excellent instrument separation |
| Suno v4.5 Plus | suno-v4_5plus | 1,025 credits | Fast | Optimized for clean studio mixes, advanced vocal tuning |
| Suno v4.5 All | suno-v4_5all | 1,025 credits | Fast | Balanced workhorse model, fast generation times |
| Suno v4.5 | suno-v4_5 | 1,025 credits | Fast | Standard pop, EDM, and acoustic structures |
| Suno v4 | suno-v4 | 1,025 credits | Ultra-Fast | Ideal for quick drafts and rapid melodic brainstorming |
Each generation creates 2 full variation tracks with vocals, instruments, and structure based on your prompts.
Deep Dive: What's New in Suno v6?
The release of Suno v6 brings substantial upgrades to the audio rendering engine. If you want the most lifelike and polished sound, v6 is the recommended choice.
1. Next-Gen Vocal Fidelity & Clarity
Older generations of AI music models sometimes suffered from a slight digital grain or metallic resonance in the vocals. Suno v6 resolves this with next-generation neural acoustic modeling. Vocals sound natural, emotive, and sit cleanly in the frequency spectrum alongside backing instruments.
2. Creative Expression & Dynamic Arrangements
Suno v6 introduces deeper stylistic nuances, supporting complex transitions, realistic beat drops, and intricate solos. Whether composing synthwave, cinematic orchestral, acoustic ballads, or hyperpop, arrangements feel purposeful and musically intuitive.
3. Precision Stereo Mixing & Stem Purity
Stereo mixing in v6 features expansive stereo width and balanced master compression. Bass lines hit with clean low-end definition while highs remain crisp without harshness, making exported tracks ready for immediate broadcast or streaming.
How to Generate Music in Sonna Creative
Sonna Creative provides a visual interface that allows you to compose music in two distinct ways: Simple Mode and Custom Mode.
Option A: Simple Mode (Prompt-Based)
If you want to quickly generate a song without worrying about structure:
- Open the Sonna Creative Dashboard and select Music Gen.
- Type a general description of the song you want to hear (e.g., "An upbeat 80s synthpop song about driving under neon city lights").
- Toggle off the Custom Mode switch (Suno will automatically write the lyrics and decide the vocal style).
- Select your preferred Suno Model (we recommend
Suno v6for the best quality). - Click Generate and wait for your track to render.
Option B: Custom Mode (Lyric & Structure Control)
For advanced control over the song's progression:
- Toggle the Custom Mode switch on.
- In the Lyrics box, enter your own lyrics. You can use structural bracket tags to guide the arrangement:
[Verse 1] Neon signs are glowing bright, Running through the digital night. [Chorus] We are lost in the sound, Spinning as the world goes round. [Guitar Solo] [Outro] Fading into the static... - In the Style of Music field, specify the genres, moods, and instruments (e.g., "120 bpm, melodic synthwave, analog synths, female vocals, driving drums").
- Select your Suno Model and click Generate.
Programmatic Integration via the Developer API
For developers, Sonna provides a unified REST API to trigger music generations programmatically. You can integrate music creation directly into your applications, games, or bots.
Here is an example of generating a Suno track via curl using the POST /api/generate endpoint:
curl -X POST https://sonnalabs.app/api/generate \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sona_sk_YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "suno-v6",
"prompt": "melodic liquid drum and bass, uplifting keys, airy female vocals",
"custom": true,
"lyrics": "[Verse]\nGliding through the clouds so high...\n[Chorus]\nFly away, into the sky...",
"title": "Skyline Dream"
}'
[!TIP] Integrating via the Sonna Developer API automatically applies a 10% discount on all Speech (TTS), Image, and Music generation tasks. (Please note that video models are excluded from this discount).
Pricing, Credits, and Subscription Plans
Sonna operates on a unified credit system. Understanding how credit allocation and spending work helps you manage your generations efficiently:
- Access Restrictions: High-fidelity music generation models (Suno v4, v4.5, v5, v5.5, v6) and premium ElevenLabs TTS models require a paid subscription or PAYG credits. Users on the Free Plan are restricted to Google Cloud TTS (Neural2 and WaveNet).
- Plans & Limits:
- Free Plan: 10,000 credits/month (Google TTS only).
- Pro Plan: 102,000 credits/month (all features, Rp139,000/month on web).
- Max Plan: 187,000 credits/month (all features, Rp232,000/month on web).
- Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Tiers: If you exceed your subscription limits, you can top up with PAYG packages, which never expire:
- Starter: 62,500 credits for Rp94,000.
- Plus: 125,000 credits for Rp174,000.
- Creator: 250,000 credits for Rp317,000.
- Consumption Order: The billing engine consumes credit balances in a specific priority: first, subscription credits are spent; second, PAYG credits are used; and third, free credits (if applicable).
Summary of Suno Generation Costs
To help plan your production budget, here is a summary of how many songs you can generate per package:
| Plan / Package | Monthly/Total Cost | Total Credits | Suno v6 Songs (1,025 cr/gen, 2 tracks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Plan | Rp139,000 / mo | 102,000 credits | ~99 generations (~198 tracks) |
| Max Plan | Rp232,000 / mo | 187,000 credits | ~182 generations (~364 tracks) |
| PAYG Starter | Rp94,000 | 62,500 credits | ~60 generations (~120 tracks) |
| PAYG Plus | Rp174,000 | 125,000 credits | ~121 generations (~242 tracks) |
| PAYG Creator | Rp317,000 | 250,000 credits | ~243 generations (~486 tracks) |
Start creating your soundtrack today using the Sonna web dashboard or the official Android application available on the Google Play Store.
To explore all available AI models, visit our Models catalog. To obtain API keys, track credits, and integrate Suno into your app, visit the Sonna Console.
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