Revamping An Iconic Venue
In 2022, one of London’s most renowned recording locations, SARM Music Village, was purchased by global artist management firm Three Six Zero from Grammy-winning producer Trevor Horn.
Since acquiring the building, Three Six Zero has undertaken significant upgrades throughout the site, converting the historic Sarm building into what TSZ refers to as a “dynamic creative hub” in West London.
Upon completing the renovations, the studio was officially launched under its new name, Three Six Zero Studios, and is now accepting bookings from the music industry.
The Studios and Their Features
Located in Notting Hill, just off West London’s famous Portobello Road, the studios were originally established as Sarm Music Village in 2014 by the same design team that crafted the legendary Sarm West.
The latter studio was founded by Trevor Horn in 1982 after he acquired Island Records’ Basing Street Studios and renamed it.
The site boasts a rich musical legacy. A modern iteration of its predecessor, Sarm Music Village has hosted high-profile sessions for stars like One Direction, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Stormzy, and many others over the years.
Following a two-year renovation project at Three Six Zero, the historic West London property now features five pop boutiques filled with a blend of vintage and contemporary furnishings, a “luxurious” listening room/event space, and exclusive office apartments associated with Three Six Zero’s European Operations.
The building’s two flagship studios, Red and Blue, each equipped with what Three Six Zero describes as “top-tier hardware.”
According to Three Six Zero, both studios are “designed with natural light in mind” and come with pianos and “world-class vocal circuits to ensure the highest quality recordings.”
For full specifications of the two flagship studios, along with details of the additional Green and Yellow studios, please visit the new Three Six Zero Studios website. Here’s a quick overview:
The Red studio, ideal for vocal mixing and tracking, features a substantial Genelec 2.2 system, with acoustics designed by London acoustician John Flynn. It also includes Genelec 1237A monitors with large subwoofers, a range of vintage outboard gear including the iconic Neve 1073 preamp, and a Yamaha U1A piano.
Meanwhile, the Blue Studio is equipped with the AWS SSL console and custom speakers designed by Roger Quested, along with acoustics designed by John Flynn. This studio accommodates five individuals comfortably and features a vintage Bechstein piano from 1893.
The Yellow studio includes a vocal booth and piano, while the Green studio features a Pro Tools rig and can accommodate five people in the control room, making it an excellent space for songwriting and vocal work.
Lastly, Three Six Zero highlights that the new venue’s standout feature is a custom-built listening room accommodating up to 20 people.
This space is equipped with a high-quality AV system, featuring Focal Trio 11 and Pioneer CDJ300 monitors. Three Six Zero states that the area is “ideal for album playback, events, and presentations.”
As a management company, Three Six Zero represents talents such as Calvin Harris, WILLOW, Majid Jordan, Bloodpop, Swedish House Mafia, Kid Cudi, Dom Dolla, Flume, and Sonny Fodera.
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