Suno Sounds: Generate Custom Audio Samples

Suno Sounds is a new, experimental feature that allows you to generate individual sound effects, instrument samples, ambient noises, and more. Using simple text prompts, you can create custom audio clips for music production, video content, game design, or any creative project. This tool is in beta, offering powerful possibilities while still being refined for accuracy.

1. Head over to Create

2. In the Custom mode, click the drop-down menu.

3. Select Sounds from the options.

Once in the Sounds interface, follow these steps:

1. Describe Your Sound: In the prompt box, describe the sound you want in detail. Be as specific as possible (e.g., "cinematic whoosh transition sound," "heavy metal door slam with echo").

2. Configure Advanced Settings (Optional):

   • Type: Choose between One Shot (a single, short sound) or Loop (a seamless repeating clip).

   • BPM: Set the beats per minute for your sound, especially useful for musical loops.

   • Key: Assign a musical key to the generated sound (e.g., C major, A minor).

3. Click Create: Suno will generate two audio samples based on your description. Listen to each one to find the best match.

What You Can Create (Use Cases & Examples)

The Sounds feature is versatile. Here are examples of what you can generate, based on user testing:

• Sound Effects & Transitions:

  • cinematic whoosh transition sound

  • digital glitch effect

  • sci-fi teleport swoosh

  • fast aggressive swish with bass

• Ambient & Background Noise:

  • gentle rain on window ambiance

  • busy city street

  • forest with birds ambiance

  • coffee shop ambiance 

• Foley & Action Sounds:

  • footsteps on wooden floor

  • heavy metal door slamming shut with echo

  • thunder rumble

  • ocean waves crashing on beach

• Animal Sounds:

  • lion roaring powerful deep

  • horse neigh and galloping hooves

  • dog barking, medium-sized breed

• Musical Samples & Drum Kits:

  • deep 808 kick drum one shot

  • crisp hip hop snare drum

  • tight clap sample

  • bongo drums pattern loop (Note: Loops may include full musical arrangements)

1. Be Specific and Concise: Use clear, direct language. "Wind howling strong" works better than "the sound of a lot of wind outside during a storm."

2. Use Recognizable Sound Vocabulary: Terms like "whoosh," "glitch," "rumble," "crash," "bark," "kick drum," and "ambiance" are understood well.

3. Iterate and Refine: If your first result isn't quite right, adjust your prompt. For example:

   • If coffee shop ambiance gives you lofi music, try background chatter and clinking cups ambiance.

   • If a sound is too short or long, specify duration (e.g., "5 second long sound of...").

4. Experiment with "One Shot" vs. "Loop": For pure sound effects, "One Shot" is usually best. For musical elements or background beds, try "Loop."

5. Embrace Happy Accidents: Sometimes an "inaccurate" result can be a unique and usable sound you never expected. Explore the possibilities.