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Suno Music Creation — Brief → Full Output Pipeline

When to Use

A user gives you a brief (genre, mood, theme, artist choice, BPM, key) and you produce:

1. DSL Style Prompt — A complete DSL + plain-text block that goes directly into Suno's Style field. This IS the style prompt.
2. Lyrics OR Lyrical Prompt — Full lyrics with metatags, or a lyrical direction for Suno to write from.

The DSL block replaces the traditional [Genre:][Mood:][Instruments:] [bracket] format entirely — it's more precise and Suno understands it.

Complete Workflow

Step 1 — Parse the Brief

Extract these from the user's message:

• Artist — RIVEN, SOLA, or MyGame (collab), or a new artist
• Theme/Concept — What's the song about? (one sentence)
• Mood — 2-4 adjectives
• Genre — Base genre + hybrid (becomes the final tag)
• BPM + Key — If not given, default to artist preset (RIVEN: 72 Dm/Fm, SOLA: 74 Fm/C)
• Mode — Full lyrics or prompt-only for Suno to write?

Step 2 — Load Artist DNA

Before writing anything, consult the artist profile to ground the song in the correct vocal, production, and thematic territory:

Step 3 — Apply Prosody Framework

Determine if the song's emotional intent is stable or unstable (or a shift between them). This governs rhyme choice, harmonic feel, and arrangement density. Reference `../../songwriting-and-ai-music/references/prosody-framework.md`.

For RIVEN: Default to UNSTABLE — slant/assonance rhymes, extended minor chords, breathy-to-belted dynamics, syncopated delivery. Moments of stability hit harder because they're earned.

For SOLA: Default to STABLE — perfect/family rhymes, maj7 warmth, on-pocket delivery, full warm arrangement. Moments of instability add emotional depth.

Step 4 — Select DSL Energy Arc

Choose from 12 arcs in `templates/dsl-arc.md`:

Match the arc to the emotional intent: a regret song gets a different arc than a confident one.

Step 5 — Apply Section Texture Template

Use the section texture tables (below) to map each section's production language. Every section has a specific instrumentation, vocal delivery, and texture target. This becomes the texture words in DSL Lx lines.

Step 6 — Build the DSL Style Prompt

Combine arc + section textures into the DSL block:

$S(x)$ lifecycle [overall energy arc from chosen pattern],
$E(x)$ [specific energy curve matching the arc],

[L0-L5 lines — each = DSL notation + texture words from section textures],

[Final genre tag] [BPM] [Key] [theme descriptor]

Rules: Lines 1-3 = energy function. L0-L5 = layer lines with notation + texture words. Final line = genre tag. DO NOT wrap DSL in [brackets].

Step 6b — Check Persona & Build Style Tags

Persona = artist identity. Style prompt = producer brief. With Persona active: 4–7 tags. Without Persona: 8–15 tags.

Compose the non-DSL tags using the 5-Part Style Prompt Formula (see below) and the vocal stack templates at `references/vocal-stacks.md`.

Without Persona — full combined block:

$S(x)$ lifecycle ..., [DSL block],
[5-part tags with full production], [BPM], [Key]

With Persona — shorter:

[Persona fills identity] $S(x)$ ... [DSL],
[4–7 genre/production tags] [BPM] [Key]

Step 7 — Write Lyrics or Lyrical Prompt

Pull sensory imagery from `references/sensory-word-banks.md` to avoid generic language. Use per-artist word banks organized by sense.

Apply the artist's rhyme strategy:

• RIVEN: Slant/assonance primary, internal rhymes for density, perfect rhymes for impact moments
• SOLA: Perfect/family rhymes primary, assonance for emotional depth

If Full Lyrics: Use `templates/lyrics.md`. 4-8 lines per section. Match DSL layer arc. Add vocal direction from vocal stacks as [metatags]. Use phonetic respelling for tricky words.

If Lyrical Prompt:

Lyrical Theme: {one sentence}
Imagery: {3-5 keywords from sensory word banks}
Tone: {delivery style from vocal stacks}
Hook Concept: {the repeated line / title}
Structure Hints: {section notes}

Step 8 — Present the Output

## DSL Style Prompt (paste into Suno's Style field)

[DSL block + style tags]

## Lyrics (paste into Suno's Lyrics field)

[Section tags + lyrics + inline cues]

If Persona exists, remind user to select it in Custom Mode before pasting.

Artist DSL Presets

RIVEN — Default DSL Arc

$S(x)$ lifecycle $dE/dx>0 \to b=1 \to 0$,
$E(x)$ monotone $dE/dx>0$ L0-L2
then $b(x):0\to1$ at $x=\gamma$ $E_{max}$
then $dE/dx<0$ to $\lim E=0$,

L0-L1 EXTENDED slow $\nearrow$ ambient $b=0$ sustained sparse piano atmosphere,
L2 $30eE$ swell tension building hi-hats enter,
L3 sudden $b=1$ $E_{max}$ catastrophic 808 sub-bass drop,
L4 $\phi'_j\sim\mathcal{N}(0, \sigma^2)$ $\infty$ $dE/dx<0$ chaotic breakdown noise,
L5 instant snap $\lim_{x\to1}E=0$ $\oslash$ silence,

Trap soul dark noir {custom_tag}

SOLA — Default DSL Arc

$S(x)$ lifecycle $dE/dx>0$ gradual $b=0$ sustained,
then $dE/dx<0$ to $\lim E=0$,
$E(x)$ slow rise to $E=6$ held then $dE/dx<0$,

L0 voice keys $b=0$ intimate breathy solo,
L1 $dE/dx>0$ warm bass pad enters,
L2 $E=6$ sustained chorus bloom full warmth,
L3 bridge $dE/dx>0$ to $E=8$ emotional belt peak,
L4 $\lim E\to0$ float to silence breath fade,

Alt-R&B neo-soul ethereal {custom_tag}

The 5-Part Style Prompt Formula

For every Suno generation, structure the non-DSL tags in the Style field around these five pillars. Optimal: 8–15 total tags.

Gold standard RIVEN example:

trap soul, dark and intimate, raspy male vocals with sung-rap delivery, heavy 808 sub-bass with long decay, atmospheric pads, electric piano, hi-hat rolls with trap pocket, close-mic intimate verses, full saturation on chorus, 72 BPM, F minor

Gold standard SOLA example:

neo-soul, warm and ethereal, silky female vocals with runs and melisma, Rhodes electric piano, warm sub bass, brushed trap drums, layered R&B harmonies on chorus, breathy lead with doubled center, 74 BPM, F minor

Section Texture Templates

Translate each song section into production language that Suno understands. These map onto the L0-L5 layer structure in the DSL.

RIVEN Section Textures

SOLA Section Textures

Expanded DSL Arc Patterns

Beyond the defaults, here are new energy arcs discovered from contemporary songwriting research:

"Crescendo Collapse" (RIVEN — aggressive)

L0-L1 slow ↗ ambient b=0 sustained sparse minimal,
L2 dE/dx>0 808 enters heartbeat,
L3 30eE swell trap rolls tension peaks,
L4 b=1 E_max full saturation EVERYTHING,
L5 instant ⊘ cut to silence,
(optional L6) b=0 whisper reprise

"Float with Spike" (SOLA — dynamic warmth)

L0 voice keys b=0 intimate breath,
L1 dE/dx>0 warm pad slow bloom,
L2 E=6 sustained chorus full float,
L3 b=1 sudden to E=8 emotional spike belt,
L4 lim E→0 rapid decay to breath,
L5 b=0 held fade sustained warmth

"Anti-Chorus" (both artists — subvert expectation)

L0-L1 build b=0 to b=1 classic tension,
L2 L3 E_max saturation full power pre-drop,
L3 L4 b=0 sudden drop to voice-keys only,
(the emptiness IS the impact)
L5 lim E→0 breath fade

"Stutter Dynamics" (RIVEN — glitchy)

L0 b=0 ambient,
L1 ⊘ cut,
L2 b=1 E_max sudden,
L3 ⊘ cut,
L4 b=0 whisper,
L5 ⊘ silence

"Slow Burn" (SOLA — extended float)

L0-L2 EXTENDED b=0 sustained ambient,
L3 dE/dx>0 very gradual warmth enters,
L4 E=6 held at peak no drop,
L5 lim E→0 gentle decay

Templates and References in This Skill

Templates

References

| Reference | Location | Covers | ||---|---|---| || Suno Persona Workflow | references/suno-persona-workflow.md | Creating/using Personas, Persona + DSL hybrid, testing workflow, troubleshooting | || MyGame Project Context | references/mygame-project-context.md | RIVEN/SOLA/MyGame project details | || Artist Profiles (full) | ../../../../Documents/Projects/MyGame/docs/artist-branding/riven-sola-profiles.md | Full artist DNA — reference blends, vocal signatures, production DNA, chord zones | || Sensory Word Banks | ../../../../Documents/Projects/MyGame/docs/artist-branding/references/sensory-word-banks.md | Per-artist thesaurus by sense (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste/organic/motion) | || Section Texture Templates | ../../../../Documents/Projects/MyGame/docs/artist-branding/references/section-textures.md | Per-section production guide for RIVEN, SOLA, and MyGame collab | || Chord Progression Cards | ../../../../Documents/Projects/MyGame/docs/artist-branding/references/chord-progressions.md | 7 progressions per artist with emotional effect, bass strategy, arc pairing | || Vocal Stack Templates | ../../../../Documents/Projects/MyGame/docs/artist-branding/references/vocal-stacks.md | Per-section vocal production descriptions, full Persona blurbs | || Rhyme Scheme Matrix | ../../../../Documents/Projects/MyGame/docs/artist-branding/references/rhyme-schemes.md | 15 schemes with prosody effects, section recommendations |

DSL Notation Reference

Used inside the DSL Style Prompt block:

See full cheatsheet at: Documents/Projects/MyGame/docs/artist-branding/suno-dsl-cheatsheet.md

Example

User: "RIVEN song about driving through the city at 3AM regretting a breakup. 75 BPM."

→ Load this skill, then produce:

### DSL Style Prompt

$S(x)$ lifecycle $dE/dx>0 \to b=1 \to 0$,
$E(x)$ monotone $dE/dx>0$ L0-L2
then $b(x):0\to1$ at $x=\gamma$ $E_{max}$
then $dE/dx<0$ to $\lim E=0$,

L0-L1 EXTENDED slow $\nearrow$ ambient $b=0$ sustained windshield rain sparse keys,
L2 $30eE$ swell 808 enters city lights blur,
L3 sudden $b=1$ $E_{max}$ full drop empty passenger seat,
L4 $\phi'_j\sim\mathcal{N}(0, \sigma^2)$ $\infty$ $dE/dx<0$ broken signal radio static,
L5 instant snap $\lim_{x\to1}E=0$ $\oslash$ cut to silence,

Trap soul dark noir 75 BPM D minor late night drive

### Lyrics

...

This skill works alongside songwriting-and-ai-music for foundational songwriting craft.