AI music generation company Suno introduced a fresh lineup of models this Wednesday under the name Suno v6. The company states that these new models were built using properly licensed material obtained from music labels and distributors, including Warner Music Group, BMG, and Believe.

This move comes amid ongoing legal battles where several record labels have accused the startup of relying on copyrighted content to train its earlier AI systems—tools that allow users to create songs from simple text prompts. Suno previously reached a settlement with Warner Music Group last year and secured an agreement with BMG just last month. According to the company, Suno v6 does not use the same dataset that powered its earlier model versions.

The startup is rolling out three distinct versions of the model. The standard Suno v6 model, aimed at paying subscribers, is designed to be dependable and easy to steer for controlled results. Suno v6 wild, also for paying users, takes an experimental approach meant to spark creativity and produce surprising outcomes. Meanwhile, Suno v6 mini offers a faster experience and is accessible to everyone. The company intends to phase out its older models over time.

Suno says this new lineup brings greater versatility to how users interact with the platform. With Suno v6, you can tweak a specific section of a track using a prompt or even a single word in the lyrics. It also allows you to pull in text, images, or video as reference points to craft new pieces. Additionally, you can isolate an instrument from a sample and build an entirely new beat around it.

Looking ahead, the company plans to introduce features that would let users remix songs—but only if the original artists choose to participate in a new program Suno is developing alongside music labels. This initiative would grant Suno permission to use their songs for AI-driven capabilities. Jack Brody, Suno’s chief product officer, emphasized that derivative creations open up greater revenue potential for everyone involved.

“I think the music ecosystem and our partners are always looking for ways to create more revenue opportunities for their rights holders and artists,” he said.

Last month, Suno announced it would add watermarks to tracks generated through its platform. It also recently rolled out new download caps tied to a user’s subscription tier. Brody explained that these steps help address broader industry concerns. “We can help manage some of the broader ecosystem challenges like streaming fraud and kind of mass exportation and uploading to distributors that are low intent. At the end of the day, we think it is up to the distributors and the platforms to govern what content goes on there,” he noted.

Despite these efforts, Suno continues to face legal challenges from major labels such as Sony and Universal Music Group, as well as artists like Jason Isbell. Some users have also filed lawsuits, claiming the company neglected security measures in its pursuit of growth. The model announcement came just one day after Suno admitted to using YouTube videos in its training process. Even with these controversies, the company has managed to secure more than $819 million in total funding to date, according to PitchBook data.