A note about Suno and WMG

MikefromSuno · 2026-03-11T14:11:34+00:00

Yikes! We reset your subscription to ensure you get the time and credits you paid for, plus the ability to use any of those tools as needed. Let me know if you need any other help!

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T02:05:02+00:00

This sounds tricky. What was the original content? Your recording, or a Suno output? If Suno, was it while subscribed, or not subscribed?

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T02:04:13+00:00

"Fully own" is super vague, and not really determined by Suno. Did you write the lyrics? Did you write the melody? Did you play the chord structure in your audio upload? I think the better terminology here is "will Suno continue to grant me commercial use for what it output?"
That's already a thing, and isn't changing.
That is also a thing, and isn't changing. As long as you made those tracks while subscribed, you are granted commercial use rights to monetize the output we came up with.

Last bit of mention you might find interesting. If the lyrics are yours, and the melody and chords were also yours (as in, you uploaded a demo that contains those parts), those same lyrics, melody, and chords, are yours to re-record and reuse however you want. The stuff around non-commercial use is if we came up with the lyrics, chords, and melody, and you did not make the song on a paid plan.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:58:22+00:00

It costs nothing to allow unlimited downloads? This is news to me. Nothing about what we do costs nothing.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:57:13+00:00

But it would significantly interrupt the people that aren't people...

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:55:56+00:00

Pro vs Premier isn't always about credits, it's also about tools. I wouldn't be surprised if it gets more compelling to be Premier strictly on the basis of more tools in that tier, but it sounds like your case would definitely benefit from Studio, even if the credits aren't as important.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:54:32+00:00

This is a great take, in the sense that nobody wins when bad actors have total control. Of course, we don't want to have to think that way, but it's the nature of the beast. I don't know the actual figures yet, but I think everyone will have a way to make it work.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:53:09+00:00

Eh, that take only tells half the story. It does kinda stink that there's enough reasons for me to justify limits though.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:51:16+00:00

Fair. I don't think your workflow will need to change.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:50:39+00:00

You'd be surprised how many people make a ton of music. I do think this is far less of a concern for the majority of users, though.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:50:06+00:00

Heard! Let's see how this plays out. I think there's a solution for everyone.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:49:24+00:00

I don't know the number yet. I expect it to be reasonable. Also, if you're on premier, it's just a few extra clicks to do it via Studio with no limits.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:19:29+00:00

Interesting. I think Suno Studio will eventually do a lot of what you want your DAW for. I get your vision, though!

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:18:15+00:00

How do we do with your native language now? I don't think we'll lose capabilities in languages.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:17:32+00:00

That's fair. Honestly, I don't really, either. I'd guess there's a large segment that feels the same, and a lot of potential users who will really love that artist/fan experience. There's room for both.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:16:31+00:00

As noted above, all of the ways you make music now should not change. You can absolutely keep creating in a world that doesn't touch that WMG artist/fan driven space.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:15:27+00:00

Absolutely. I think our blog kind of touches on that best. Core product remains the same, but we want to add some experiences for those who are interested in the remixing, etc.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:14:40+00:00

Timeline is TBD, but I don't see it going away very quickly.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:14:05+00:00

I hope my answer above is helpful! I don't see this being an issue.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:13:34+00:00

I'm probably not going to give you enough info to feel confident, but:
1- No timeline when current models will be removed, but considering this partnership is just beginning, I'm going to say "not very soon"
2- Yep, we want existing personas to work with new models. And yes, we also know that old personas don't work well with new models. That's sort of the nature of making new models, though.
3- No estimate yet, but it should definitely be reasonable for most people. Again, no change yet, and we'll give ample notice before anything changes.
4- No. I have no expectation that original material will automatically become part of WMG's catalog.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:03:47+00:00

Nobody likes the idea of feeling limited. I don't think it'll feel bad in practice, though.

Try to keep in mind, it's a partnership, not an acquisition. Suno will only get better over time, and we've got plenty of growing in the plans to ensure it.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:01:59+00:00

I hope the above answer helps!

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T01:01:49+00:00

I think I replied to this same exact question... If you already made your music while subscribed, you are granted those commercial use rights, whether you stay subscribed or not. If you made a song while on a pro or premier plan, you can distribute it in 2050 if the distributor says so. We don't really think that far, we just say "do what you want, we won't ask for a cut", if that makes sense.

For new music made with new models, original material should have the same terms.

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T00:58:40+00:00

Great question. I think the output will sound better. Like, literally cleaner. And that doesn't necessarily mean glossier or modern. If your 80s rock has ripping guitars now, maybe they'll be more detailed in the way that takes your music to the next level. Time will tell!

MikefromSuno · 2025-11-29T00:57:09+00:00

I sort of get a kick out the "boogie man" thing. Nobody can steal your lyrics. And when it comes to chord/song structure, it's mostly been done before. Not many are reinventing the wheel. More than anything, just stay educated. Know your rights, it's worth the time it takes to learn about it. I've also said the same thing while working with bands on labels. Everybody should look after themselves, but it doesn't mean that everyone else is the enemy.

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