AI music generator Suno rolled out version 5.5 of its platform on Friday, March 27, introducing a voice capture feature and two personalization tools aimed at attracting first-time creators and professionals. The new features come amid ongoing scrutiny and legal challenges facing the company.
The voice capture feature, dubbed “Voices”, allows users to record or upload audio of themselves singing, integrating that vocal identity into tracks generated by Suno. This feature is exclusive to Pro and Premier subscribers and includes a verification process that matches the voice to a random phrase for added security.
Suno has stated that voices are private by default, with only the account holder able to utilize them for generating songs. The company has indicated plans to introduce voice sharing in future updates but has not provided a timeline for this development.
“The voice is the one instrument that every person carries with them, and yet most people never sing or share it with the world. With Suno, you can now capture your voice and create music with it.”
— Suno
In addition to the voice capture feature, Suno has launched “Custom Models”, which enables subscribers to upload tracks from their own catalog and tailor version 5.5 to reflect their musical style. “Now, when you upload tracks from your original catalog, you can build a personalized version of the model that knows your style — so the music it makes sounds more like you,” the company explained. Pro and Premier subscribers can create up to three personalized models.
The third feature, “My Taste”, is available across all subscription tiers, learning user preferences in genres and moods. Suno emphasizes that its tools are designed to enhance creative expression, stating, “From the beginning, we’ve built Suno around a simple belief: the best music starts with a human.”
“From the beginning, we’ve built Suno around a simple belief: the best music starts with a human. Our tools exist to expand what people can create — to amplify the instinct, taste, and feeling that only a person brings to music.”
— Suno
The release of these features comes as Suno grapples with legal scrutiny from the music industry. The RIAA filed a lawsuit against Suno and rival Udio in mid-2024, alleging “mass infringement” of copyright on behalf of all three major record labels.
Udio has since settled with both Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, securing licensing agreements for a new AI music platform set to launch later this year. Meanwhile, Warner Music Group reached a settlement with Suno in November, but Suno remains embroiled in legal disputes with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, along with European music rights organizations like Denmark’s Koda and Germany’s GEMA.
Despite these challenges, Suno has reported significant growth, having closed a $250 million Series C funding round in November 2025, achieving a post-money valuation of $2.45 billion. The company stated that it has surpassed 2 million paid subscribers and reaches $300 million in annual recurring revenue, with over 100 million users having accessed its platform.
The launch of version 5.5 also follows recent commentary from music industry insiders questioning the absence of Suno’s WMG-licensed V6 model. In a recent column, Music Business Worldwide founder Tim Ingham highlighted that it had been 114 days since the settlement announcement with no licensed model released.
In spite of its legal hurdles, Suno is making strategic hires to bolster its industry presence. The company has appointed former Warner Music Group executive Paul Sinclair as Chief Music Officer, ex-Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota as Chief Commercial Officer, and Sam Berger, formerly of Spotify, as Senior Director of Artist Partnerships.
These appointments come amid criticism, as a coalition of artist representatives launched a campaign dubbed “Say No to Suno,” accusing the company of operating a “brazen smash and grab” model. Additionally, Suno has engaged in a public relations battle with Universal Music Group regarding the concept of “walled gardens” in AI music.
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