How to Create Melancholic / Sad Synthwave / Retro Music for YouTube Intro with This AI Prompt

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Quick guide: use this prompt in 3 steps

  1. Copy the promptSelect and copy the full prompt text from the box on this page.
  2. Paste into your AI music generatorPaste into Suno, Udio, or another AI song generator and pick a length that fits YouTube Intro.
  3. Generate and refineGenerate audio, then tweak mood, tempo, or arrangement notes—keep Tropical Percussion as the anchor for a coherent Synthwave / Retro sound.
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Genre

Synthwave / Retro

Mood

Melancholic / Sad

Tempo

Low-fidelity

Scenario

YouTube Intro

Compatibility

Suno, Udio

🌞 Description

To get Melancholic / Sad Synthwave / Retro results for YouTube Intro, follow the steps below: copy the prompt, paste it into Suno or Udio, and generate. This template centers on Tropical Percussion at Low-fidelity so the output matches typical YouTube Intro edits without guesswork.

📝 Prompt

Generate a Low-fidelity Synthwave / Retro track with a Melancholic / Sad feel. Lead with Tropical Percussion. Perfect for YouTube Intro.

🎧 Audio preview

Melancholic / Sad Synthwave / Retro Prompt for YouTube Intro | AI Song Generator
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💡 Pro tips for this prompt

  • 1.

    Try adding "80s analog warm" to enhance the retro feel.

  • 2.

    Keep the first 5 seconds high-energy for easy cut points in editing.

  • 3.

    Aim for a clear hook in the first 10 seconds to retain viewers.

🎛️ Specs & compatibility

Tool compatibility

Suno, Udio, Stable Audio

Sample rate

48kHz / 24-bit

License

Creative Commons / Commercial Ready

Best length

30s

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