Suno prompts for Synthwave.
1985 neon nostalgia with modern low-end
Synthwave is a production-aesthetic genre: gated reverb snares, analog polysynth pads, chorused bass arpeggios. Name the hardware palette (Juno, DX7, LinnDrum character) and the cinematic mood. Vocals are optional — retrowave instrumentals often land better.
The key insight: Reference the sound palette, not just "80s". "Gated reverb snare, Juno-style pads, chorused bass arpeggio" is the actual recipe.
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Prompting tips for synthwave
"Gated reverb snare" is the single most era-defining phrase.
The Midnight = vocal synthwave; Kavinsky/Carpenter Brut = darker instrumental.
Add "modern sub-bass extension" — real 80s mixes lack low-end Suno should keep.
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