About Syn’s History
The idea of Syn was originally conceived by Nick Wood and Simon Le Bon back in 1988. But it wasn’t until Nick met Naoko Hyuga in Tokyo three years later when the concept became a reality and Syn was born as one of the first international music production companies in Japan.
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The Early Years
Our first studio had barely enough room for equipment and staff, so as business expanded, so did our location.
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The Azabu-Juban Years
In 1996, Marc Newson, one of the most successful industrial designers of our time, created a unique space for us in Azabu-Juban. This was our ‘home’ for 12 years and attracted many high profile Artists and Directors, for which we produced music for films, commercials and corporate branding. This was also where our own music publishing company, record label, entertainment team and creative division were born.
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The Nakameguro Years
Then in 2008, our studio is quite literally demolished and we find ourselves on the move again. This time we have chosen the fashionable area of Nakameguro as our next home. And of course, we just couldn’t resist asking Marc Newson to help with the design of all four floors as well.
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Today
The all-new Syn boasts a hi-tech recording studio, ample office space, a cafe with DJ booth and ping ping table plus a conference room with a one-off Marc Newson table...that has to be seen to be believed.
