Our Story

WHERE
INNOVATION
MEETS SOUL.

Two kids from a preschool classroom. One shared obsession with building things that feel real. This is how Synth Forge Studios came to be.

FROM PRESCHOOL
TO INC.

Every studio has a founding myth. Ours happens to be true — and it starts earlier than most.

THEN
A friendship forged in a preschool classroom

Serena Heddell and Domenick J. Pastore became inseparable early — bonded by curiosity, creativity, and a shared drive to build things that didn't exist yet. That instinct never went away.

NEXT
Two different paths, the same destination

Serena pursued audio at Berklee College of Music while continuing to work in recording studios, developing a precision ear for sound, production, and brand. Domenick became a software engineer and a firefighter. Both ran toward the hardest problems in their fields.

NOW
Synth Forge Studios, Inc. — incorporated, accredited, building

They founded Synth Forge with one animating belief: that technology and creativity belong in the same room. Today, the studio serves clients across digital development, audio production, and everything in between — from fire department junior programs to independent recording artists.

THE PEOPLE
BEHIND THE FORGE.

SH
Serena Heddell
Co-Founder & CEO - Head Creative Director

Serena is the creative engine of Synth Forge. With a focus in audio production and engineering, she leads the studio's creative direction, brand development, and all sound production work. Equal parts strategist and artist, she has built a reputation for bringing clarity to complexity — whether that's a brand identity, a mix, or a client's entire creative vision.

Her commitment to precision and her instinct for what makes a brand feel alive have been central to Synth Forge's growth from day one.

Audio Production Mixing & Mastering Brand Development
DP
Domenick J. Pastore
Co-Founder & COO - Head Developer

Domenick is the technical architect of Synth Forge. A self-driven software engineer with deep experience across full-stack web development, custom software, and digital systems, he brings the same precision to building platforms as he brings to the firehouse — focus, accountability, and the belief that doing it right always matters more than doing it fast.

His dual commitment to innovation and service reflects his belief that technology should be a force for good — not just a product.

Web Development Software Engineering Full-Stack Development

THE FORGE
PRINCIPLES.

01
Innovation

We don't build generic. Every project is approached as a new problem — because every client is a new person with a specific vision that deserves a specific answer.

02
Integrity

We say what we mean, deliver what we promise, and tell you when something isn't working. Trust is built in the details, and we sweat every one of them.

03
Passion

We founded this studio because we couldn't imagine doing anything else. That energy shows up in the work — and it's why our clients keep coming back.

Recognized & Trusted BBB Accredited Business Huntington Station, NY

READY TO BUILD
SOMETHING REAL?

We are not here to force your idea into a template. Tell us your vision, your audience, and your vibe — we will forge the right execution together.