How Suno Built Its Latest AI Models w/ Mikey Shulman
Summary
Suno CEO Mikey Schulman discusses the launch of V6, a new AI music model suite developed in partnership with Warner and BMG. The release includes V6, V6 Wild, and V6 Mini, with the latter two requiring paid subscriptions. Schulman outlines future plans for interactive products allowing users to remix artist content, emphasizing that all training data is licensed and artists must consent to participation.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Propel, LinkedIn, Visible, and Intro
Context: Suno's legal settlements and V6 launch
Overview of V6, V6 Wild, and V6 Mini models
Phase 2: Artist remixing and revenue streams
Episode preview and introduction of Mikey Schulman
Suno's mission and the significance of V6
Future products and interactive music experiences
Revenue share and evolving business models
Artist consent and rights holder permissions
Deep dive into V6 Wild and creative use cases
Collaborative development process with partners
Model training, speed, and fidelity improvements
Partnership vs. licensing: Defining the deals
Complexity of multi-rights holder licensing
Differentiation and the creative process philosophy
Download limits and free tier adjustments
Alignment with Warner and BMG on future vision
Training data sources and licensed content
Suno Studio as a DAW and user experience
New features, BMG training, and closing remarks
Outro and Sponsors: McDonald's, Verizon, Amex
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