Synthwave Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Synthwave Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Synthwave style in Midjourney.
Synthwave

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How to Use This Synthwave Midjourney Prompt

Step 1: Find Your Style

Step 1: Find Your Style

Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.

Step 2: Copy the Code

Step 2: Copy the Code

Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9

What is Synthwave Midjourney Prompt

Synthwave is a retro-futuristic art style heavily inspired by the 1980s culture, music, and science fiction films. It is characterized by its vibrant neon color palettes, featuring glowing pinks, purples, and blues against dark, atmospheric backgrounds. Common motifs include grid landscapes, sleek sports cars, palm trees, and stylized sunsets over futuristic cityscapes. In Midjourney, applying the Synthwave style transforms any concept into a nostalgic yet futuristic vision. By incorporating this style into your prompt, you can generate stunning visuals that capture the iconic, high-tech aesthetic of a bygone era, making it a powerful tool for creating moody and dynamic art.

Synthwave Prompt Ideas

  • A DeLorean speeding down a rain-slicked neon-lit highway in a futuristic city, synthwave style, glowing grid patterns on the road, reflections on the wet asphalt, cinematic lighting --ar 16:9
  • Portrait of a cyborg woman with glowing neon circuits on her face, looking out over a cyberpunk city at night, synthwave aesthetic, moody, dramatic lighting, detailed, 8k --ar 2:3
  • A lone palm tree silhouetted against a giant, retro-gridded sun setting over the ocean, synthwave color palette of magenta and cyan, calm water with neon reflections, nostalgic and serene --ar 3:2
  • An old arcade room filled with glowing video game machines, neon signs on the walls, synthwave style, volumetric light beams cutting through the darkness, reflections on the floor, 1980s nostalgia --v 6.0 --s 250

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Midjourney Style Reference (--sref)?

A Style Reference, or SREF, is a powerful feature that lets you use the aesthetic of a reference image to influence the style of your generations. Our library provides the direct SREF code for thousands of styles.

How do I understand and use the Aspect Ratio (--ar) parameter?

The --ar parameter controls the aspect ratio of your image. For example, --ar 16:9 creates a widescreen image. Our guide provides a full list of supported ratios.

Why is my SREF code not working?

Ensure you are using a compatible Midjourney version (v6 or newer) and check for typos. Sometimes, strong keywords in your prompt can override the style; try reducing the style weight (e.g., --sw 250).

Can I use this SREF code with a Character Reference (--cref)?

Yes, --sref and --cref can be used together. This is a powerful combination to maintain a consistent character while applying a consistent style.

Which versions support style reference?

Style Reference is compatible with Midjourney versions 6, 7, and Niji 6.

What is the default image size for Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7 creates upscaled images at 2048 x 2048 pixels for the default 1:1 aspect ratio.

What is the default style weight and what range can I use?

The default style weight is --sw 100. You can set it between 0 and 1000.

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