AI Music is no Joke! Udio 1.5 comparison with Suno 3.5

AI Music is no Joke! Udio 1.5 Comparison with Suno 3.5

It's been a while since we've looked at AI music, and with Udio releasing a massive 1.5 update, it seemed like a good time to see where the AI music generation landscape is at now. With this new update, Udio claims to have made significant improvements in music quality, revamped its creation UI, added the ability to download songs in split tracks, improved audio-to-audio functionality, and allowed users to specify musical keys and prompts more precisely.

Personally, I've mostly used Suno up to this point, so it will be really interesting to see how Udio stacks up against Suno. Today, we're going to dive into a comparison of the two platforms, see who's generating better music, and what we can do with it in order to help you decide which is the right music platform for you. Let's get plugged in!

Which AI Tool Makes Better Music?

The answer might not be as straightforward as you might think. The demo that Udio shows on their 1.5 update is certainly impressive. Let's check it out.

Udio Comparison: Version 1 vs Version 1.5

• Version 1:

  Something more, when I see your smile I escape my trouble, loving you tonight, tonight...
  

  • This version already has a really good beat and nice instrumentals, presenting a chill house music vibe.

• Version 1.5:

  I've got it all, what... tomorrow, maybe something more, when I see your smile I escape my trouble, loving you tonight, tonight...
  

  • This version has a lot more nuance and a bit more emotion or character in the music. The model demonstrates a better understanding of how to give music more character.

Test Track: Beach EDM Festival Song

To compare both platforms, I used a very simple prompt for a festival progressive beach EDM track, using Avicii as an inspiration. Interestingly, Udio managed to recommend generic keywords when direct use of the artist's name was prohibited, while Suno simply refused to generate the song with the prohibited word.

• Udio's Interpretation:

  Take my hand, the waves are whispering love, feel the summer, understand where the palm trees grow...
  

  • The Udio model's interpretation was spot-on, capturing the Avicii vibe while creating original content.

• Suno's Interpretation:

  Feel the sparkles, dancing in the sunlight, waves crash on the shore, hearts want more...
  

  • Suno's version is simpler, capturing the beach vibe but falling short in lyrical depth and creativity. The lyrics often felt very literal.

Meme Song Test

I also tested both systems with an open-ended prompt like "meme song."

• Suno's Version:

  Scrub in my feet, just my luck...
  

  • The song was literal and didn't embody the meme vibe much, repeating phrases directly.

• Udio's Version:

  Got me LOL, OMG, viral dream...
  

  • Udio's songs were fun and abstract, effectively capturing the meme concept.

Instrumental Comparisons

For instrumental tracks:

• Suno:

  • Lofi Study Beats: Suno created consistent, relaxing beats that work well for background music during study or work.
  • Epic Orchestral Music: Suno outperformed Udio in providing dramatic, epic orchestration suitable for cinematic purposes.

• Udio:

  • Lofi: Udio's updates made the music too complex and less suitable for background study music.
  • Epic Orchestral Music: Udio did create good music, but it leaned too much towards drama, sometimes missing the brief.

Other Features

• Udio:

  • Allows precise editing, e.g., adding intros/outros, specifying song sections, etc.
  • Excellent lyrics generator with a nuanced approach.
  • Lacks the ability to automatically combine extended song parts.

• Suno:

  • Automatic combination of song parts into one long track.
  • Produces practical music for specific situations based on prompts.

Conclusion

Udio excels in creating better music overall, particularly for mainstream genres and songs with vocals. However, Suno often performs better for specific use cases, especially instrumentals and simpler lyrical content.

Keywords

• AI Music
• Udio 1.5 Update
• Suno Comparison
• Music Quality
• Instrumental Tracks
• Lofi Beats
• Epic Orchestral Music
• Lyrics Generator
• Music Editing
• Vocal Songs

FAQ

Q: Which platform creates better music for mainstream genres? A: Udio creates better music for mainstream genres, with nuanced lyrics and emotions.

Q: Which platform is better for instrumental tracks? A: Suno mainly excels in creating consistent instrumental tracks suitable for specific use cases like study beats and cinematic orchestral music.

Q: Can you extend and combine songs easily in both platforms? A: Udio allows precision editing for intros/outros and sections but lacks the ability to combine extended parts automatically. Suno does offer the feature to automatically combine extended song parts into a single track.

Q: Is there a significant difference in how both platforms handle lyrics? A: Yes, Udio's lyrics are more nuanced and abstract, capturing the song's theme better. Suno's lyrics tend to be more literal and are often driven by the need to rhyme.