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  • Kirk Huffman Avatar
    Kirk Huffman
    I've never had a mastering engineer send me multiple "types" of masters I.E. "Dynamic' 'Warm' etc. in order for me to pick which one I preferred. Adam was completely understanding when I brought my most recent project to him and explained that it was the first attempt in my life to fully engineer, produce and mix a record on my own and not only would Adam take the time to answer my technical inquiries, but would also re-master any of the mixes where instrumentation or post-effects poked through the final product in ways I didn't intend without any additional charges. That type of patience as a self-funded and independent artist was and is invaluable. Can't recommend Adam highly enough. 5 STARS
    Daniel G. Harmann Avatar
    Daniel G. Harmann
    Adam is best in his class. He has a great ear, and has mastered the dark arts of mastering. Highly recommended.
    Takeuchi Wallace Avatar
    Takeuchi Wallace
    I really appreciated how Adam could work with the mess I gave him and respect the overall vision of the project. He turned my amateur recordings into legitimately presentable music. Such a pleasant experience working with him, and looking forward to working on future projects together. -T
    Alicia Amiri Avatar
    Alicia Amiri
    I've known and worked with Adam for 15 years in the Seattle music scene and cannot recommend him enough. He's incredibly easy to communicate with and consistently returns top tier work. He is the mastering go-to among all of my musician friends.
  • Ben Grant Avatar
    Ben Grant
    Adam has mastered several songs for different projects of mine over the years and I’ve always been happy with the results. Highly recommend!
    Matthew Holt Avatar
    Matthew Holt
    Adam has mastered at least 5 releases for me. He does fantastic work and cares deeply about honoring the client's sonic palette. He is also incredibly good natured and easy to work with. I will continue to work with him.
    WD4D MUSIC Avatar
    WD4D MUSIC
    BreakPoint did wonders mastering my house EP for digital & vinyl releases. Really took the songs to the next level. Adam is an absolute pro!
    Mt Fog Avatar
    Mt Fog
    Adam/ Breakpoint Mastering mastered our 2022 record "Spells of Silence" and made it shimmer and shine to it's maximum potential. the record sounds incredible on all formats (digital/vinyl/cassette). Thanks Adam!
  • Paul Gonzenbach Avatar
    Paul Gonzenbach
    Adam has been mastering music for me for at least 12 years, and I'm always impressed at how the masters sound when they come back. His work is meticulous and always sensitive to what the music needs. His work is basically some kind of magic I don't understand. I've worked with a number of different people, and Adam is the one I always come back to.
    Anthony Disparte Avatar
    Anthony Disparte
    Adam's ability to add silky clarity to my mixes is honestly remarkable. Every master came back sounding bigger, more detailed, and more emotionally impactful without ever sacrificing the personality of the original mix. What truly makes him stand out, though, is how collaborative he is—he genuinely welcomes feedback and works with you until you're completely happy with the final result, which is something I've rarely experienced with mastering engineers. It's obvious that he cares just as much about your music as you do, and that level of investment shows in the finished product. He also loves to promote your work when it's released. Thanks, Adam!
    Sendai Era Avatar
    Sendai Era
    As a self produced group Adam is the only engineer we've trusted with our masters, we've gotten countless compliments on the sound of the last album he did for us and always refer our musician friends to his services! you are in good hands with BreakPoint Mastering!
    Iran Thongdy Avatar
    Iran Thongdy
    Fast turnaround, excellent communication, and very professional from start to finish. They really brought my track to life. I’d definitely work with them again!
  • Galen Disston Avatar
    Galen Disston
    Adam mastered my old band’s record, “Lovejoys”. It has an immediacy that makes the songs pop out, mixed with a warmth that isn’t tiring. If I ever get my songwriting synthesizer weirdness together as Galenbaby, I would definitely return to Adam for mastering.
    Bobbyy Avatar
    Bobbyy
    adam is one of the best i've ever worked with, I know he's gonna give each track the attention and nuanced care it deserves and he's prompt!!! can't recommend enough. we've been working together on a variety of different styles of music for years and I trust him with anything.
    Samurai Del Avatar
    Samurai Del
    Adam does a phenomenal job and is great to work with!
    SHELF NUNNY Avatar
    SHELF NUNNY
    Adam has mastered a handful of my releases over the years and each time is as thorough as the next. Even if you think your mix is perfect he finds a way to brush the dust off parts you didn’t realize were hidden and bring them to the surface . He is always punctual and willing to do as many takes as needed to get the product sounding as polished as possible. His portfolio speaks for itself, but I couldn’t recommend him more if you are looking to get your record to the finish line. 5 stars all around .
  • The National Honor Society Band Avatar
    The National Honor Society Band
    We've worked with Adam at Breakpoint for all of our releases and could not be happier with the results. Each project feels like a true partnership as he makes the extra effort to understand what we're looking for sound-wise; he delivers 100% of the time. The price is completely fair and his turnaround time is quick, making him the easy choice for us for all our mastering needs. Would strongly recommend!
    Lauren Gold Avatar
    Lauren Gold
    I loved working with Adam! He was responsive and receptive to my notes, and I was really pleased with the end result.
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    parker biehn
    In addition to being an absolutely excellent mastering engineer, Adam is also a great guy. I've enjoyed working with Adam for over a decade now and he is simply one of the best around. He knows exactly what your music needs to sound ready for the radio waves and will work with you every step of the way to make sure you're happy with the finished material. He's truly top notch and should be first on your list for mastering magicians!
    Jordan Rundle Avatar
    Jordan Rundle
    I've worked with Adam a handful of times on my own releases, and I can simply say that I've never had to worry about mastering whatsoever since. Adam is so sensitive and attuned to the specific material, I rarely feel compelled to give notes or direction. Additionally, I've referred a number of friends to Adam, who seem also to continue employing his services indefinitely. There's great value and peace of mind in having an final audio treatment partner in Adam.
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From the Archives:

"Always loved your work... It was great working with you again!" 

Paul LaMalfa
Mixer and Engineer (Rolling Stones, Eddie Vedder, Post Malone) / Only Twin 2021 and 2024

 I just took a listen to the masters you did. Sounds great... I love what you did with the overall EQ, especially the lows. Hope to work together in the future.

Robert Cheek
Producer, Engineer, Mixer (Deftones, Band of Horses, Tycho) / Breaks and Swells 2022

I have had Adam master a number of releases I have worked on and have never been less than totally satisfied. Also it should be noted that he was recommended to me by the best producer I have ever worked with and has mastered some of my favorite albums. 

Corey Brewer
Producer and Musician (Blutbraüer with Erik Blood) / Corey J Brewer solo records

I've worked with a variety of mastering engineers, and now that I've used Break Point I won't use anyone else. I recommend Adam to every single band I record and I use him for my personal projects. He knows how to listen and he knows what's good for your record.

Johnny Goss
Recording and Mixing Engineer (The Fall of Troy, La Luz) / 9 records together since 2013

I couldn't be happier with Breakpoint Mastering. The integrity of my mixes remain, but they just sound so much better!

Erik Blood
Recording and Mixing Engineer (Shabazz Palaces, THEESatisfaction, Tacocat) / 14+ records together since 2014

Adam took my sound to the level that it needed to be.  My music has never sounded so good.  I couldn't be happier with the final product, I'll definitely be working with breakpoint again. Thank you Adam.

OCnotes
Producer and Musician / 13 years, Pre Future 2012 through the 2023 reissue

Before I sent Adam my songs, they sounded dusty and unclear. The final version he sent me sounded as if he'd dusted off each sound and shined a bright light on each individual part. Every individual sound was more clear and full . It's crazy how he doesn't change any of the music but is able to highlight and make every necessary aspect more noticeable. He's a nice guy and was patient as i sent him feedback for every draft he worked on. I'm really grateful to have had him master my work and can't wait to share it with the world 🙂

Christian Gunning

I chose BreakPoint because of the quality of Adam's work. He had worked on a number of my friends records and they all sounded phenomenal. It was a bonus that he was super easy to work with, and was more than willing to do a few passes to get my album to sound better than I could have imagined it. At a very affordable price, too. I'm definitely recommending BreakPoint to friends, and I look forward to working with Adam again on future projects.

Taylor Brown
Tay Sean / Leavings 2016, Arc 2021

I cannot recommend Breakpoint Mastering enough! Adam really goes above and beyond to make sure you are %100 happy. Great peace of mind when you need someone you can trust to finish your music right.

David Marchione
Weirdo Machine

I highly recommend Adam as a mastering engineer. His work had a big positive impact on the final sound and the quality of our record. Much more so than engineers I have worked with in the past. He did a superb job mastering for vinyl, was professional and easy to work with all along the way.

Christian Runge

Adam was an absolute delight to work with. He is an incredibly professional, friendly, and hardworking man. He kept me informed of the process the whole time and tweaked anything I wanted until it was sounding just as I wanted. This guy is pure class. Besides from Adam himself, his equipment is amazing as well. Will be sure to use his services again.

 

Aiken Muller

Adam is meticulous and thoughtful about his work. Equipped with great ears and great gear, he's shown enduring commitment to his craft, his clients, and to the end sound. I cannot recommend him highly enough - in fact, I recommend him to everyone I know seeking mastering services, no matter the genre. Don't lean on that L2 plugin - if you love your music, get it mastered the right way at BreakPoint.

 

Kyle Michael Porter

I knew well before I finished my album that I wanted Adam to master it. It's because he IS a master of audio. Being familiar with his work and especially his own music was a clear indicator that he not only had the proper gear, but more crucially the proper ears. His attention to subtleties is unmatched and vastly important to the listening experience. My newest album needed that touch as it covers a wide range of frequencies and tonal landscapes. The last details of finishing a piece of art usually require very fine-tuned approaches that help it sink into its own place. I'm very glad that Adam was the person to accomplish this.

Scot Porter

Adam absolutely kills it with the mastering. Not only are his services reasonably priced, but he is completely accommodating to your needs as a musician. He's readily willing to put in the extra hours into your track as if it was his own, unrelenting until you're 100% satisfied with the results. Adam's mastering service is also extremely specific when it comes to the type of mastering you'd like for your track, which is something I found unique and special. His customer service is second to none, as well as his talent as a sound engineer. I couldn't recommend this guy enough! 

Max Chung

Everything about working with Adam has been a pleasure.  He was prompt, courteous, and he got the master perfect on the first pass; we didn't have to request any revisions at all.  Not only that, but he met the deadline with time to spare.  We couldn't be happier with our experience with Breakpoint Mastering and the great job Adam did on our tracks.

Patrick Broz

Adam Straney is a total mastering genius. He takes what I humbly describe as "putting the cover on the book" to the next level. Each song is treated on its own, as if it were its own record. Then wrapped up perfectly. Damn you, Adam, for having the ears I wish I had.

Daniel G. Harmann

I was originally referred to Breakpoint Mastering by Bob Macc, he told me that Adam really knew his stuff.  I now trust him with all my mastering needs.  He always goes the extra mile by providing multiple versions to choose from and never quits until I'm completely satisfied with the work.  Anytime someone asks me who to go to for mastering, I always refer them to Breakpoint.

Robert Yake

Working with Adam was both a smooth and fruitful experience for us.  He breathed in a richness into our songs and we couldn't be happier with the results.   He was also very easy to communicate with and listened well to our visions and feedback.  We are looking forward to working with him again for future projects!

Eleanor and Lucas

Adam at Breakpoint Mastering is easy to work with, reasonably priced and knows his stuff. His knowledgeable use of outboard-analog combined with digital gear, and attention to what you want him to add to your project/mix sets him apart from other mastering facilities we’ve used in the past. You can tell he actually cares about each project he works with, not just banging them out to make the money and move on to the next one like some mastering studios seem to do. Highly recommend him to anyone with a project ready to take the next step to professional quality mastering with a warmth only analog and tubes (and the knowledge to use them) can provide.

Adam Swan
Recording and Mixing Engineer, Producer (Truckasauras, Foscil) / Sauco Studios

Adam was recommended to me through a friend. I needed an album mastered in a time crunch, not only did he do that for me but he killed it. The masters sound big and clear, totally professional. Definitely will be referring clients and peers his way.

Kjell Nelson
Recording and Mixing Engineer, Producer, Musician

Adam, I wanted to give you an update on us. We have been played a few times on KEXP now, and we got word earlier that their program director put us into their rotation. The friends who heard it, said it sounded especially good on the radio, thanks again for the great mastering job!

Josh