TL;DR
synthwave, retro synths, analog warmth, neon-lit, pulsing arpeggios, 80s nostalgia, cinematic
Synthwave music in Suno requires the right combination of genre tags, production descriptors, and vocal direction. These prompts are optimized for retro-futuristic synths, analog warmth, 80s nostalgia. Copy them directly into Suno or use them as starting points for your own variations.
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Generate Your First Songsynthwave, outrun, retro synths, pulsing arpeggios, neon-lit atmosphere, 80s nostalgia, driving beat, cinematic
darksynth, aggressive synths, distorted bass, industrial edge, cinematic tension, fast-paced, cyberpunk
dreamwave, lush synth pads, slow arpeggios, ethereal atmosphere, warm analog sound, nostalgic, mellow
retrowave, 80s pop vocals, chorus-drenched synths, gated reverb snare, catchy hooks, bright and warm
synthwave, dark and moody, noir atmosphere, deep bass, glitchy textures, rain-soaked city vibes, cinematic
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
Sounds too modern/digital |
Add: analog warmth, vintage synths, retro production |
Missing the 80s feel |
Add: gated reverb, chorus effect, neon-lit, nostalgic |
Too dark/aggressive |
Switch to dreamwave or retrowave subgenre tags |
No driving energy |
Add: pulsing arpeggios, driving beat, four-on-the-floor |
Flat atmosphere |
Add: cinematic, spacious reverb, neon atmosphere |
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Try Free — 5 Songs on SignupSynthwave typically works best between 80-118 BPM. Classic outrun sits around 100-110 BPM, while darksynth can push to 120+. Dreamwave is slower at 80-95 BPM. Setting the right tempo is crucial for authentic synthwave feel in Suno.
For darksynth, use tags like aggressive synths, distorted bass, industrial edge, and cyberpunk. For dreamwave, use lush synth pads, ethereal atmosphere, warm analog, and mellow. The key difference is energy level and distortion — darksynth is intense, dreamwave is relaxing.
Yes, with the right prompt direction. Key tags: retro synths, analog warmth, gated reverb drums, chorus-drenched, 80s nostalgia. Avoid modern production tags. Suno handles synthwave well because the genre has clear sonic signatures the AI can reproduce.
For retrowave pop, use smooth male vocals or breathy female vocals with reverb. For darksynth, try vocoder, robotic, or whispered vocals. For instrumental outrun, specify no vocals or instrumental only. Vocal style dramatically changes the synthwave subgenre feel.
Combine these tags: synthwave, neon-lit, pulsing arpeggios, analog warmth, cinematic reverb, retro-futuristic. Add atmosphere descriptors like nocturnal, rain-soaked city, or midnight drive. The atmosphere tags are what give synthwave its distinctive visual-sonic identity in Suno.
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