Synthwave SREF Style Guide for Midjourney
Synthwave SREF code
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How to Use This Synthwave SREF Code
Step 1: Find Your Style
Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.
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
Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9
What is Synthwave SREF style
The Synthwave aesthetic masterfully channels the visual tropes of 1980s science fiction and electronic music culture. It is defined by deep, dark environments starkly contrasted with vibrant neon lighting, often incorporating glowing geometric grids and reflective surfaces in colors like magenta, cyan, and electric yellow. When developing a **Midjourney** **prompt** for this look, precision in describing the lighting setup and atmospheric haze is key to generating authentic results. This **style** is exceptionally effective for creating moody digital landscapes and high-contrast portraits.
Synthwave Prompt Ideas
- Vast neon wireframe mountain range reflecting in a calm purple lake, glowing grid horizon, dramatic synthwave atmosphere
- Close-up portrait of a retro future woman, illuminated by harsh volumetric neon lighting, strong cyan and magenta rim light, cinematic
- An antique silver cassette tape floating above a glossy black reflective surface, surrounded by vertical yellow and violet laser beams, detailed studio setup
- Retro-futuristic skyscraper city street at night, drenched in continuous rain and glowing signage, detailed vaporwave architecture