Retrowave Vision SREF Style Guide for Midjourney

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Retrowave Vision SREF code

Use this code to get a Retrowave Vision style.
--sref 2012807236

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How to Use This Retrowave Vision SREF Code

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 Retrowave Vision SREF style

Synthwave is a highly popular aesthetic style characterized by its vibrant, saturated neon color palette dominated by electric blues, magenta, and deep purples, heavily inspired by 1980s science fiction and culture. This look often incorporates glowing grids, digital glitches, chrome textures, and dramatic rim lighting, evoking a feeling of retro-futurism and nostalgia. When crafting a prompt in Midjourney, specifying this style ensures the generation captures that iconic, moody, yet energetic visual language. It's ideal for creating atmospheric digital art, portraits, and futuristic cityscapes that feel ripped straight from a vintage arcade or VHS tape.

Retrowave Vision Prompt Ideas

  • A portrait of a female android gazing at a digital sunset, intense neon blue and pink rim lighting, scan line artifacts
  • A lone sports car driving down an endless highway towards a glowing grid horizon, palm trees silhouetted against a magenta sky, Synthwave aesthetic
  • A perfectly rendered glass pedestal holding glowing geometric shapes, wet reflective floor, deep purple and cyan atmosphere, high detail
  • Retro-futuristic 1980s mansion floating in a purple void, detailed vector graphics, cinematic lighting

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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