Suno is releasing Studio 2.0 with significant upgrades that push it closer to an actual digital audio workstation rather than a bare-bones audio editor with generative AI features. The biggest addition is undoubtedly MIDI support, which Suno describes as a prerequisite for any modern production tool. Unfortunately, the software does not support third-party plugins or VSTs yet, so users are stuck using its proprietary built-in synth. That synth appears to be a basic two-oscillator wavetable plugin with three envelopes and four envelopes.
This shift matters because it attempts to bridge the gap between creative generation and technical control for producers who need specific instrument sounds or precise sequencing. By integrating MIDI, Suno allows users to manipulate note data directly, offering a level of granularity previously absent from its interface. However, the lack of external plugin support limits the sonic palette available to advanced users who rely on custom synthesizers or effects chains.
* MIDI integration allows direct note manipulation
* No support for third-party VST plugins
* Proprietary synth uses two oscillators
