"Working with Austin has been a true pleasure. As a composer and sound designer on our team, he consistently delivered music that not only captured the emotional core of gameplay, but also elevated our in-game cutscenes and trailers with cinematic quality. His orchestral compositions brought depth, nuance, and storytelling power to every project.
Beyond his creative talent, Austin is a highly collaborative team member. He receives feedback with professionalism and openness, and always works to refine and improve the final product. His ability to adapt creatively while keeping the project vision in mind made him an invaluable part of our production team.
I highly recommend Austin for any project seeking emotionally resonant, high-quality music and sound design."
- Herve Gomez:
Creative Director/Producer, Square Panda X LeapFrog X Truplay Games
"I've been in the video game industry as a lead designer for over 20 years, and Austin is a rising star for all your music needs for any type of game. I worked with him on King David's Battles, and his music brought David to life. Amazing score from an amazing artist. Two thumbs up for all his work, and hope to work with him again in the future."
- Gerald Vera
Game Director/Designer, Crystal Dynamics X Big Red Button X TruPlay Games
"Austin is an exceptionally talented composer with a remarkable gift for crafting breathtaking music that captures and conveys emotion with precision. Having collaborated with him on two original IP games, I can confidently say his brilliance shines through in every note. His ability to translate concepts into stunning compositions makes him an invaluable asset to any creative team."
- Anthony Garcia
Game Director/Founder, Head On A Rock Studio X Truplay Games
"Austin Slade is a talented composer and has been great to work with. I wanted a suitably epic theme song for my fantasy audiobook, and Austin proved extremely flexible while delivering a composition that could rival any of the big names in the industry. I came back to Austin for my second and third audiobooks and look forward to working with him again for many future commissions."
- Mark Howard:
Author, The Griffin Legends Series
"I can’t imagine starting a project without immediately checking if Austin is available. I have loved working with him over the years, and his music is consistently a highlight, recognized by players across my games. Austin is incredibly talented and never shies away from a challenge—no matter how ambitious the proposal, he always rises to the occasion and somehow still overdelivers.
On top of his talent, Austin is fantastic to work with. He listens closely and always finds a way to elevate the vision beyond what I thought was possible. His creativity makes the whole process exciting, and he brings an energy that makes collaboration feel effortless.
I know that, without fail, Austin is willing to push the envelope and deliver the very best every single time. He brings so much soul to a project and captures the essence of the vision perfectly, no matter the genre I’ve thrown at him. I could not recommend working with him enough."
- Andony Escudero:
Game Director, TruPlay Games X Double A Labs X Trifecta Communications