Audio Engineer Portfolio – Reviews and Samples

They sound fantastic. And must say – so far 110% impressed with your service, John. Awesomeness.. And you’re 1st on the recommended mastering list for IRIS Distribution!
Layne Fox

I worked on many CD projects with IRIS Distribution and their artists.  The company eventually combined with The Orchard Music Distribution.

The project has definitely been elevated. Thank you! You have earned a return customer.
-Ryan

I mastered an EP for Ryan at my first studio Big Label Sound.  See Ryan’s 100 City Tour!  He might be playing your city.

They sound great!! Thanks for finishing so quickly!
Jaret Reddick, B.F.S Lead Singer

Check out the 2022 Tour Schedule for Bowling for Soup!

John “gets it” and establishes a step by step approach to his work to assure all the nuances of your project are taken into consideration.

Every project we’ve worked together on has been very different and John’s sense of what’s right on each has made a huge difference in the final product.

He’s patient and very exacting in his work making this final step a pleasure. Bravo John and thanks again. Best, John Basile

We mastered several CDs for John.  A great musician and an even better guy. Here’s a Recent Interview with John Basile

I can’t express the joy of hearing the difference JR Mastering Studio has made to my music. The polish and professional sound I have been striving for, it’s like night and day. What I thought sounded good before, finally has the broadcast-quality sound. It’s something you have to experience to fully appreciate. Thank goodness I saw that post on Facebook!
Ava Lemert

Ava’s a wonderful talented woman.  Visit Ava’s site for live performance info, new songs, merchandise, and more! 

Excellent top-notch mastering and customer service. John is friendly and thoughtful person. Fast and effortless adjustments when asked for and the prices are perfect to fit home producers’ needs. I would rate you on a scale of 10/10.
Kjb

We took our time listening and, all the band and everybody involved is really satisfied with your work. I am very glad to have chosen you to do the job! On behalf of the band we would like to thank you for your time and attention, and we say ready to rock! We are happy and you can send us everything. Job done, mission accomplished! Thanks again. Wishing you a great day.
Best regards,
Harry

I have a feeling that having this little mastering clip will help me a lot in actually hearing what needs to be done to the original mix. Thank you so much. Personally, Im sold. I know you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear so what you’ve done with it is top notch & your feedback is priceless. I will be in touch with you after I chat with my bandmates.
Jacob H

That is very kind of you to give me such detailed notes on ways I can improve future mixes and recordings…. I’ve been reading up on your mixing tips articles, and they are very informative, but having something thats personalized feedback on my mixes is beyond fantastic! I really want to thank you, John, again for everything, all the tips, all your time and work, you’ve got loyal clients here, I will certainly continue to always bring my business your way…
Aaron Frankel

Just heard them right now. Your dope as hell bro. When I get home from work tomorrow I’ll send the rest of the money to get the completed versions. They ALL SOUND SO GOOD!
J. Parker

Yesterday & Tomorrow is a non-profit that works with highly talented high school students to help them write, perform and record original music with professional direction, equipment and expectations. It’s incredibly important to us to represent our kids as well as possible and John has been a big part of making that happen.

Besides doing a great job mastering for us, John takes the time to make sure we understand how to make the revisions that will realize our vision and he has a reliably good ear for helping us to get the best sound possible on our project. We love working with you, John, we’ll be back again next year!
Yesterday & Tomorrow

Thank you John. I really appreciate your professionalism and honesty. So far they sound great, great, great. I’m very happy. I will listen back to them as you suggest, but so far they sound perfect. It’s definitely been pleasure working with you and I’ll absolutely be in touch for anything else / referring others. Thanks so much John!
Xavier Aimes

I just wanted to write and say thank you again for all of your hard work. You added a fullness that the music lacked, and were excellent on the business-end. It’s a record release for me, so things have been obviously pretty crazy. Thanks for understanding and doing so well.
Griffen Alexander

I don’t now how you do it, but you are amazing. You are so dead on with your instincts and skills. I’m gonna drop $36 into your PayPal account. Keep the extra $30 as a tip. Go have a beer on me. An EXPENSIVE one! Wow, you have just blown me away with your work. I’m coming to you every single time, man. You are the tops. Give me a call anytime you need anything, and if I can help, I will. And when we gear up for our next CD, I’ll give you a shout. Thanks again, man. You’re just awesome.
Felix

I’ve listened to the songs a lot and I still think they sound absolutely amazing! Everything sounds outstanding and I am completely happy with the songs! It was a pleasure working with you as well man, the songs kick ass!! Thanks a ton.
Nick

Thank you John Rogers….Your work has made me smile very hard!!!You have truly taken my project to the next level….. I do appreciate your compliment on my project. I just hope it touches the world. Thank you again. I will definitely be using you in the future and telling others about you.
Tanya Ross

Thank you so much! I dig it and am ready to call it a finished product. You’ve helped me turn a small basement project into something that sounds bigger than I’d ever thought I was capable of having, and I’m very grateful for it. I’ll be recommending you to all of my friends.
Rich Astudillo

Just got my free partial mastering preview today and the difference between what I thought was good quality all these years up until now is incomparable. I’ve been doing home recording since I was 12 years old and been chasing that radio quality for 14 years and John made it ever so clear to me now. It’s not about turning the nobs up on the channels to boost your vocals, you need the professionalism and expertise from this man to make your project stand out like the artist in mainstream today. JR you definitely have another loyal client.
YungNervo

You can go ahead and master the album. I wanna thank you for your help and going over everything with me you don’t know how much I appreciate it. I’ve had a few projects mastered, but none compare to your service! As far as customer service, patience and punctuality you have been A1 and I appreciate it. In the future any projects I do I will be coming straight to you. Thanks.
Erick Brazile

Finally gave the tape a bunch of listens on several different sound systems- It sounds GREAT! Thanks so much for all of your hard work. Admittedly, we were skeptical and nervous about sending our hard work across the country to someone we don’t know, but the quality of your work, professionalism and customer service exceeded all expectations! We look forward to working with you in the future and hope to find some success with this mixtape!
GK

Hi John!  Wanted to share some good news with you – USA Network must have like Funny Bone as it was selected! Contracts have been signed and it’s a done deal. They have invited me to do more projects so hopefully you’ll be hearing from me again in the not to distant future 🙂

I honestly can’t thank you enough because the first time the studio people heard Funny Bone it had been liberally sprinkled with “Magic John Dust”, and had it NOT been, well, things might not have turned out like “Magic” for ME!
Sincerely, Jim

Dear John, The last uploads from your side were just perfect, so I consider the work on this album finished, and the goal fully accomplished. The more I listen to the songs the more I like the way they sound.

I’d like to warmly thank you for everything, for having endured some italian songs, and patiently dealt with quite sub-optimal mixes. Looking forward to give you more business!
A big hug, Luca

Loved the demos, amazing. Soooo much better. And thanks for the incredible quickness! Normally I have something Id like changing or for me to change and reupload a mix. Not this time! Best mastering service ever!? I think so. Many thanks.
Graham Warner

Hello John, it sounds absolutely amazing. thank you. please send me the final version.
Pavol

i have received the mastered clip i’m so happy with it, i cant wait to get the complete one. i’m ready to pay now.. i could not sleep last night, i couldn’t wait for it.
Sean Stewart

HEY. I JUST CHECKED THE SAMPLE OF THE SONG (CATCH WRECK) THAT YOU MASTERED AND IT IS OUTSTANDING! EVERYTHING IS GREAT. I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE FULL VERSION. I DEFINITELY WILL BE COMING BACK TO YOU FOR THE REST OF THE PROJECT. I’VE BEEN ELSEWHERE AND THEY CAN’T COMPARE. THANK YOU.
John S

They sound great! Any next project I need mastered I’ll definitely come your way as well as recommend you to others. Thanks once again for all the help.
Greg Hughes

LOVE IT! Thanks again for doing such a FANTASTIC job! You will be hearing from me again!!!
Datasha