KlangFunke Guide
Learn how to get the most out of KlangFunke to create professional prompts for Suno AI
Video Tutorial
Watch our detailed video tutorial to see KlangFunke in action:
Genre Tutorials
The optimal workflow
Follow these 6 steps to achieve the best results:
Foundation, Genre(s), Era & Key
Choose up to 2 genres with optional sub-genres, era (time period), key and up to 2 moods for your song.
💡 Best Practices:
- Use sub-genres: "Progressive House (House)" is more precise than just "House"
- Combine compatible genres: Rock + Blues works well, Classical + Metal rather not
- Select an era: Choose e.g. "80s" for a retro sound or "Modern" for contemporary productions
- Set the key: C Major for happy songs, A Minor for melancholic moods
- Prefer curated moods: Use the recommended mood category for optimal results - max. 2 moods!
- Custom genre: Use this field for experimental genres like "Cyberpunk Synthwave"
Instrumentation
Choose the instruments and define their sound character (texture, time signature & effects). Up to 10 instruments possible!
💡 Best Practices:
- 3-6 instruments: More can feel cluttered, fewer can sound empty
- Use textures: "Distorted" for rock guitars, "Clean" for jazz, "Slap" for funk bass
- Drum styles (NEW!): Choose from over 40 textures: "Boom Bap" for hip-hop, "Trap" for modern rap, "Four-on-the-Floor" for House/EDM, "Jazz Swing" for jazz, "Blast Beats" for metal
- Choose the time signature (NEW for drums!): Define the rhythm: "4/4" for standard pop/rock, "3/4" for waltz/blues, "6/8" for ballads, "12/8" for blues/soul, "5/4" or "7/8" for progressive/jazz
- Effects sparingly: 1-2 effects per instrument are usually enough (guitar/bass only)
Vocals & Performance
Define vocal lineup, gender, style and effects (up to 4 vocal tracks) - or create a purely instrumental track.
💡 Best Practices:
- Instrumental track: Enable the "Instrumental Track" toggle for purely instrumental songs without vocals
- Use your own voice: Select "Own Voice" in the gender dropdown to use the voice samples you saved in the Voice Library - perfect for personalized songs!
- Lead + background: One lead voice + 1-2 backing vocals works well
- Match style to genre: "Rap" for hip-hop, "Operatic" for dramatic pieces
- Custom style: Use the free-text field for specific wishes like "smoky and emotional"
- Effects in moderation: Reverb + Delay are classic, too many effects blur the sound
Lyrics & Song Structure
Write your own lyrics or let the AI generate them - available in 5 languages! Use the meta-tag assistant for professional structuring.
💡 Best Practices:
- Use the AI generator: Enter a clear theme like "loss and hope" instead of just "love"
- Multilingual: Use the language selector for international songs (automatic theme translation!)
- Meta-tag assistant: Use the clickable buttons for [Intro], [Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge], [Instrumental], [Solo] etc. - perfectly positioned!
- Vocal tags: Add [Male Vocal], [Female Vocal] or [Choir] for precise vocal instructions
- Post-editing: Generated lyrics can be edited as you wish
- Mind the length: 200-400 words are ideal for a 3-4 minute song
Rhythm & Tempo
Find the perfect tempo with the interactive metronome and genre-based suggestions.
💡 Best Practices:
- Genre suggestions: Use the automatic BPM recommendations as a starting point
- Test the metronome: Listen to the beat to feel the tempo
- Typical ranges: Ballads 60-80 BPM, Pop 100-130 BPM, EDM 120-140 BPM, Metal 140-180 BPM
- Adjust the energy: Slower = more emotional, faster = more energetic
Result & Export
Your perfect prompts for Suno AI are ready! Copy them and create your song.
💡 Best Practices:
- Save as template: Save successful combinations for future projects
- Copy to clipboard: Use the copy function for quick pasting into Suno
- Experiment: Try different variations in Suno for the best results
- Start fresh: Begin a new run for more songs
Pro Tips for Advanced Users
Use contrasts
Combine opposing elements for interesting songs: "happy melody with melancholic lyrics" or "gentle verses with an explosive chorus".
Master layering
Build sound layers: rhythm section (bass, drums) → harmony (guitar, keys) → melody (lead, vocals) → atmosphere (pads, FX).
Storytelling in lyrics
Verse = build the story, Pre-Chorus = raise the tension, Chorus = emotional climax, Bridge = change of perspective or resolution.
Templates as a basis
Use successful templates as a starting point and adapt them. Clone public templates and modify them for your needs.
Drum Guide: Styles & Time Signatures
KlangFunke offers over 40 drum textures and 8 time signatures for precise rhythm control:
🥁 Most important drum textures
Hip-Hop & Urban
Boom Bap, Trap, Hip-Hop Swing, Old School Hip-Hop, Lo-Fi Hip-Hop
Electronic/Dance
Four-on-the-Floor, Breakbeat, Drum and Bass, Techno/Minimal, Dubstep, Jungle
Rock & Metal
Rock/Pop Backbeat, Hard Rock Power, Punk/Hardcore, Metal Double Bass, Blast Beats
Jazz & Swing
Jazz Swing, Bebop, Brushes, Fusion
Funk, Soul & Disco
Funk Groove, Disco, Soul/Motown, New Orleans Second Line
Latin & World
Latin (Samba/Bossa), Salsa/Mambo, Afrobeat, Reggae One Drop
🎼 Time Signatures
4/4 (Standard)
The most common time signature. Perfect for rock, pop, hip-hop, EDM. Four beats per bar.
3/4 (Waltz/Blues)
Three beats per bar. Classic for waltzes, also in some blues pieces.
6/8 (Ballad)
Swinging, triplet-like feel. Ideal for ballads, folk and slow songs.
12/8 (Blues/Soul)
Shuffle feel with four groups of three beats. Standard for blues and soul.
5/4 (Jazz/Progressive)
Odd time signature for experimental pieces. Famous from "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck.
7/8 (Progressive)
Complex time signature for progressive rock/metal and jazz. Creates an asymmetric feel.
💡 Drum combination tips:
- Hip-Hop track: Boom Bap + 4/4 + 85-95 BPM = classic 90s hip-hop
- House track: Four-on-the-Floor + 4/4 + 120-130 BPM = club-ready
- Blues ballad: Blues Shuffle + 12/8 + 60-80 BPM = emotional blues
- Progressive Rock: Progressive Rock + 5/4 or 7/8 + 140 BPM = experimental
Effects Lexicon
Understand the various audio effects and how they shape your sound:
Instrument Effects (Guitar & Bass)
Reverb
Simulates room acoustics and creates natural or artificial reverb effects. Gives instruments depth and space.→ Perfect for atmospheric sounds
Delay (Echo)
Repeats the signal with a time offset. Creates rhythmic echoes or subtle doublings.→ Classic for rock and reggae guitars
Distortion
Distorts the signal for aggressive, powerful sounds. Essential for rock, metal and hard rock.→ The sound of electric guitars in rock music
Overdrive
Softer distortion than Distortion. Creates a warm, tube-like sound for blues and classic rock.→ Vintage sound with natural warmth
Chorus
Thickens the sound through slight pitch modulation. Sounds like several instruments at once.→ Popular for clean guitars and bass
Flanger
Jet-like, swirling effect through phase shifting. Creates spacey, psychedelic sounds.→ 70s rock and experimental music
Phaser
Similar to Flanger, but gentler. Creates a "floating" feel through cyclic pitch shifting.→ Funk and psychedelic rock
Fuzz
Extreme, square-wave distortion with an aggressive, "dirty" character. Iconic for 60s garage rock.→ The sound of Jimi Hendrix
Tremolo
Modulates the volume rhythmically. Creates a pulsating, trembling sound.→ Vintage surf rock and country
Wah-Wah
Filters frequencies for a "talking" guitar sound. Classically controlled with a foot pedal.→ Funk, soul and 70s rock
Compressor
Evens out volume differences. Makes quiet notes louder and loud notes quieter for a consistent sound.→ Essential for a professional bass sound
Octaver
Adds notes one or two octaves higher/lower. Creates a massive, symphonic bass sound.→ Rock bass for more punch
Bitcrusher
Reduces digital resolution for a lo-fi, 8-bit retro sound. Sounds intentionally "broken" and digital.→ Chiptune and experimental electronics
Lo-fi Effect
Simulates low recording quality with noise, crackle and reduced frequencies.→ Nostalgic, warm vintage sound
Vocal Effects (Singing)
Reverb
Gives vocals space and depth. From a small room to a cathedral. Essential for a natural sound.→ Standard effect in almost all productions
Echo (Delay)
Repeats vocal phrases with a time offset. Creates rhythmic or atmospheric effects.→ Dub, reggae and modern pop productions
Chorus
Thickens the voice by layering slightly detuned copies. Sounds fuller and wider.→ 80s pop and modern ballads
Compressor
Evens out volume and ensures consistent, punchy vocals. Essential for professional mixes.→ A must in every modern production
Distortion
Distorts the voice for aggressive, raw vocals. Perfect for rock, metal and aggressive passages.→ Screamed vocals in rock/metal
Harmonizer
Creates harmonic backing voices at different pitches. Automatically builds multi-part harmonies.→ Gospel, R&B and modern pop
Saturation
Adds harmonic distortion for warmth and presence. Subtler than distortion.→ Analog, warm vintage sound
Vocoder
Robotic, synthetic vocal sound through frequency modulation. Iconic for electro and dance.→ Daft Punk, Kraftwerk, EDM
Talkbox
Creates "talking" guitar or synth sounds by shaping the mouth. A unique retro effect.→ Funk, disco and 70s/80s rock
💡 Effect combination tips:
- Classic guitar: Overdrive + Delay + Reverb for a warm rock sound
- Modern vocals: Compressor + Reverb + Echo for a professional pop vocal
- Psychedelic lead: Phaser + Delay + Reverb for a spacey atmosphere
- Lo-Fi vibe: Bitcrusher + Lo-fi Effect + Chorus for a nostalgic sound
- Less is more: 1-2 effects are usually enough. Too many effects blur the sound!
Suno v5 Optimization
With Suno v5 (January 2026), new best practices have emerged. Here are the most important tips:
"Clean-Signal" Strategy
Create clean source signals instead of "finished" tracks for optimal post-processing.
✅ Technical style frame:
High-fidelity, studio recording, dry vocals, minimal reverb, wide dynamic range, 24-bit aesthetic, clean arrangement❌ Use negative prompts:
[Avoid: lo-fi, muddy, distorted, heavy reverb, muffled, crowded mix]Stem-Ready Structure Tags
Use these special tags for optimal separation of the audio tracks:
[Intro: Clean Kick]– Clean kick drum for a later beat[Chorus: Dry Vocals]– Vocals without echo/reverb[Breakdown: Bassline only]– Isolated bass[Outro: Acapella]– Pure vocal track
Avoid common mistakes
Mixing too many genres
Stick to 1-2 compatible genres. "Jazz + Metal + K-Pop" becomes chaotic.
Unclear lyric themes
"Feelings" is too vague. Better: "The fear before a first date" or "Longing for summers past".
Ignoring BPM
The tempo is crucial! 60 BPM ballad lyrics don't fit a 180 BPM metal tempo.
Not saving templates
Found a successful combination? Save it! It saves time on similar projects.