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