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Golden Turtle Sound

Beatmaker. Mixing and Mastering Engineer. Together, we’ll shape your sound and amplify your vision with expert mixing, mastering, and custom music production.

Rob Treaphort has been immersed in the art of sound since age 12, starting with belt-drive turntables and cassette tape recorders. From producing beats for break-dance crews to recording ska-punk and reggae bands, Rob honed his skills in mixing, mastering, and audio production through years of hands-on experience. With a background in Integrative Physiology and a certification from the prestigious

Mastering Academy in Hamburg, Germany, Rob brings a unique perspective to every project—merging technical precision with artistic passion. As the founder of Golden Turtle Sound, Rob has been crafting immersive sonic experiences since 2014, offering expert remote mixing, mastering, and live sound services. Whether working with artists, bands, or businesses, Rob’s dedication to sound remains at the heart of everything he does.

04/24/2025

Excited for the season in the Sun 🤠

Where will we see you!?

04/12/2025

Mixing across time zones, but locked in like we’re in the same room.
Final polish, picky tweaks, and full-res audio in real time.
Remote sessions hit different when you do 'em right. 👊✨

🎧 Let’s finish your record.

04/04/2025

🎶✨ Bringing the power of clean sound to New Mexico & Colorado!

Golden Turtle Sound is now offering professional sound system rentals for your retreats, weddings, music events, and private gatherings.

✅ Top-tier Electro-Voice sound system

✅ 8.5kW solar-powered off-grid capable setup

✅ Certified engineers who tune the system to your unique vibe

✅ Smooth planning & breakdown — we handle the full journey

🎧 Full systems, half setups, or individual gear rentals available.

🌱 We approach every event with a holistic mindset to support a grounded, high-quality experience.

🔗 Booking + info in bio or at goldenturtlesound.org/live

📍Serving New Mexico & Colorado

03/30/2025

🔊 What does a remote mixing and mastering studio really look like?

Sometimes it’s a fully tuned room with dope monitors. But more often? It’s me, a quiet space, my trusted 🎧 Audeze LCD-X headphones, and a select set of tools I know inside and out.

After years of working on the road, here’s what I’ve learned:
1️⃣ Mindset and setting matter. You need to be dialed in and free of distractions to make the best decisions.
2️⃣ Never compromise on tools. If I don’t have what I need to deliver top-tier work, I wait.
3️⃣ Remote sessions can be the most personal. With high-quality audio sharing and clear communication, artists and producers get to hear everything in their most trusted environment.

Consistency doesn’t come from gear—it comes from knowing your system and showing up with intention. 💫

🎛️ Got a project you want to bring to life remotely? Let’s talk.

03/24/2025

📢 Do Artists Actually Pay for Beat Leases in 2025? 🎶💰

I just wrapped up mixing and mastering an entire album for a dedicated hip-hop artist. This project had 11 tracks—10 beats from various producers and 1 beat he leased from me.

And guess what? Every single beat was leased. ✅

Despite all the talk about artists wanting "free beats," serious artists still invest in their sound. This artist carefully selected and purchased leases for each instrumental, recorded his vocals in his home studio, and sent me the STEMS to mix and master remotely.

This is exactly the kind of artist I love working with—someone who values quality and understands the importance of professional production. 🎧🔥

So, for all the producers out there: YES, artists are still leasing beats in 2025. If you’re providing high-quality instrumentals and offering clear, professional leasing terms, there are artists willing to pay.

Producers & artists—drop a comment!
👉 Artists, do you lease beats or buy exclusive rights?
👉 Producers, what’s your experience with leasing in 2025?

Let’s talk in the comments! ⬇️

03/14/2025

🔥 New Plugin Alert! 🔥

I’ve been testing out Acustica Audio’s new plugin, Daisy, and it's been a game-changer for mastering my beats at Golden Turtle Sound! 🎛️🎶 This plugin brings analog warmth, dynamic control, and pro-grade sound—perfect for getting that polished, professional mix.

In my latest video, I show how I use Daisy in my mastering chain and compare the before & after results. 🚀 If you're into music production, beat making, or mastering, you’ll wanna check this out!

📺 Watch now: https://youtube.com/shorts/nFrmUVWYin0
🎹 Browse my Beats: https://www.goldenturtlesound.org/exclusive-beats

Tag a producer who needs to see this! 👇🔥

03/13/2025

🎧 Why More Musicians Are Choosing Remote Mixing! 🎧

Gone are the days of needing to book expensive studio time for high-quality mixing. Remote mixing is changing the game for artists worldwide. 🌍✨

📌 Here’s Why Remote Mixing is a Game-Changer:

➡ Save Money: No need for costly studio bookings.

➡ Access Top Engineers: Work with experts from anywhere.

➡ More Creative Control: Get revisions and feedback at your pace.

➡ Work on Your Schedule: No travel, no waiting—just results.

Swipe through to learn more! ➡️ And if you’re ready to take your tracks to the next level, check out our latest blog post - https://goldenturtlesound.org/blog/.

02/13/2025

🔥 Which beat is your style?
Hit me in the comments or DM 'BEATS' to talk custom production for your tracks.

10/09/2024

Event Schedule
🌟Saturday, October 12th
**1:00 p.m.*** Gates Open: Welcome and Settle In
**2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.***Sound Bowls | Artist Paul Temple
**3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.*** DJ Everlove
**4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.** Workshop Primal Embodiment | Isabella Heape
**4:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Opening Circle Ceremony
**5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.** Artist/DJ Lavender Blooming Fields
**6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.** Workshop Contact Improv Class | with Tammy Beattie Christian Oudard
🌟Back-TO-Back live DJ Ecstatic Sets
**8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.** DJ Solstice Taylor Weekley
**9:00 p.m. - 10:00p.m.** DJ DJ :: Ģöđti§
**10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.** DJ Alkmizer Mustafa Sultan
**11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.** DJ RA MA AGUA Tim Miller
**12:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. DJ GangSTARR Goddess Apryl Love
**1:00 a.m. Closing Starlight Sangha circle led by KayJay KayJay Jablonski
Backyard Bonfire with late night tribe.
🌟Sunday, October 13th
Event Schedule
**8:00 a.m. Coffee, Tea and Fruit table
**9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m.** Sound Healing with Paul Temple
**10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.** Morning Ecstatic journey | Artist/DJ Traephort Treaphort
**11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.** Closing Circle Ceremony

10/05/2024

🎧 The Nyquist Theorem: The Secret to Crisp Digital Audio 🎧

Ever wondered how digital audio sounds so clean and detailed? It’s all thanks to a bit of math magic known as the Nyquist Theorem! 🧠✨

In simple terms, the Nyquist Theorem says that to accurately capture and reproduce a sound digitally, the sampling rate (how often we “snap a picture” of the audio wave) needs to be at ****least twice the frequency of the highest sound you want to capture. This ensures every part of the sound wave is represented without distortion or loss.

For example: the highest frequency humans can hear is around 20 kHz. So, to capture that range, a standard audio sample rate like 44.1 kHz is more than enough (double the 20 kHz)!

Why does this matter? Without this doubling, you get **aliasing**—those nasty digital artifacts that can ruin your audio! 🎶💔 So next time you’re cranking up some high-quality audio, remember: it’s all in the Nyquist! 🎶🔊

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08/28/2024

Home studio vibes.

For those of you out there who are actively living your dream,
and going through the struggles (sometimes) of “figuring out how to make it all work” and make all the ends meet… I feel ya.

With 3 kids and a ton of bills my partner and I live nothing like a “normal” life. And sometimes it’s tough for sure. Not only is our pay not regular, but our entrepreneurial adventures happen to be in industries that are perhaps not the most lucrative.

But we love what we do, and we love each other.

It’s a continuous trust fall.

Often we are doing great. And I am learning to bring more regular work that doesn’t have me traveling for weeks at a time (my main gig is live audio engineering and sound system rental) to help keep some sense of stability as we unschool our children in to passionate and inspired individuals.

We’ve had to let go of a lot in order to strive for a well rounded and creative way of living…

No regrets! I love it all. Deeply.

I’m just saying. It’s tough, but it’s worth it every step of the way.

Always follow your heart and the journey path will lay itself in front of you more beautiful and intricate than you can imagine.

Fail forward, often, take risks, strive for more.

Live.Love.Learn.Evolve.Sustain.Integrate.Unite.

01/14/2024

"Every soul has its own music to play, and when the soul meets with its music, a new dawn breaks in the horizon of its life." – Hazrat Inayat Khan
Inayat Khan's words eloquently express the idea that each individual has a unique musical expression that, when discovered, can herald a new beginning or a personal awakening, much like the break of dawn signifies a fresh start. 🌄🎶

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