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Suno: Add vocal ad-libs and sound effects

Demo summary

The user shows how to insert percussive vocal sounds like 'BOOM' or 'HEY' using [adlib] tags between lyric lines.

Step-by-step

  1. Insert sound effects or vocal cues directly into the lyrics text
  2. Enclose the cues in brackets, such as [adlib boom], [adlib clap], or [adlib hey]
  3. Write the bracketed text in all caps
  4. Place the tags on the beat between lines, before the hook, or at the drop

Options

  • Use [adlib boom]
  • Use [adlib clap]
  • Use [adlib hey]

Tips

  • Keep the ad-lib text short
  • Use these cues to give vocals more bounce and attitude

Highlights

Want instant ad lips? Put your sound effects right in the lyrics and label them in brackets

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