In an official press release, the company announced the release of Suno Studio DAW. The developers describe the software as "the first-of-its-kind web-based generative audio workstation that combines traditional DAW functionality with AI-powered music creation."
The company noted that Suno Studio could bring major changes to music production as an audio workstation. While conventional DAWs offer audio, MIDI, and sample editing, Suno offers more: real-time audio generation in addition to audio creation and editing.
According to the creators, "Traditional workstations have served producers well, but they have one limitation: you can only work with what has already been created." Suno Studio aims to overcome this limitation by enabling musicians to generate entirely new and unique sounds within the software.
The developers hope their approach will help musicians eliminate the routine of the music production process and stimulate creativity. For instance, rather than searching for suitable samples, Suno Studio can generate the necessary audio content directly within the software. Many hits were born by accident or from unexpected decisions, so Suno believes that the AI software's music generation capabilities can be a source of inspiration.
Suno's main product is an eponymous neural network for music generation. Its creators claim to have struck the right balance between artificial intelligence capabilities and manual, independent work. The workstation can record, edit, and arrange audio; work with multiple tracks; and perform other functions found in many popular digital audio workstations (DAWs).
As the software's creators explain, the workstation's purpose is to leverage artificial intelligence as an assistant to producers and musicians rather than a replacement. For instance, neural network functions can be useful when a project lacks a particular sound, melody, or sample. At the same time, the creators leave creative work to musicians. They are still required to think through the structure, composition, and arrangement of projects and perform other "usual" actions.
According to the press release, the software is designed for home producers and amateur musicians, but professionals in the industry will also find it useful. The software generates stems that can be exported as audio files or MIDI regions for transfer to other workstations. In this sense, the creators position Suno Studio as an additional tool for musicians, complementing rather than replacing the standard DAW.
The exact process by which the software generates signals and the specific data transmitted are not specified. Most likely, the principles and provisions for use are the same as those for Suno AI; the generated content is used to further train the model.
Nevertheless, the developers do not specify whether the DAW supports plugins or what formats it supports. They also do not provide a complete description of its functions. According to the Suno Studio website, the workstation can import projects created in the Suno neural network for further work. However, to familiarize yourself with the DAW, you need a Suno Premier subscription, which costs $29 per month.
Existing neural network users will have access to the Suno Studio DAW as part of their paid subscription. Others will need to sign up for a subscription or upgrade their subscription level. It is unclear whether free access will be provided.
The release of the Suno Studio DAW was only a matter of time and a fairly predictable expectation. The only questions are how this DAW will perform in the future and whether it will resonate with creators, sound engineers, musicians, and ordinary users. Suno Studio is compatible with Windows 10 and later versions, as well as macOS 11 and later versions. No other details about the software's capabilities, system requirements, or features have been announced.
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