Sound built to outlast the algorithm.
A production and marketing studio for podcasters and indie artists. We craft it end to end, then build the audience around your brand, so you can stay creative and inspired.
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What we offer
Podcast Production
Editing, mixing, mastering and sound design, delivered on schedule. Every episode lands sounding like a network show instead of a Zoom call in a spare room.
Content & Growth
Clips, show notes, social content and channel management, plus campaign marketing. We build a community around your brand and turn that audience into revenue you own.
Music Production
Recording, mixing and mastering for independent artists, plus beat and vocal production. Built to translate on every speaker, from earbuds to a full club system.
Two ways in
Podcast
Full stack production for hosts, founders and brands. We take the episode end to end, then build the machine around it: growth strategy, digital marketing and a community that shows up for every release.
Music
Recording, mixing and mastering for artists and labels, built to translate everywhere. Plus artist development around it: branding, audience building and turning that community into revenue you own.
Behind the console since 2010.
I'm Rob. I trained as an audio engineer in Los Angeles, spent years as an artist and producer, and have worked on everything from a Netflix Original to Apple Music shows. These days I produce full-stack for podcasters and mix records for independent artists.
Crates is deliberately small. You work with me and a small team that I put together, and that's the whole point. Fewer clients, deeper work, and a studio that treats your sound like it'll be around long after the trend it launched in.
Start a projectThree-Step Process
Record
Your setup or ours. Everything moves through a simple client portal, so files, notes and approvals stay in one place and the back and forth stays simple.
Produce
We edit, mix, master, clip and package. You get a finished episode plus a full week of content cut from that same session, ready to publish.
Grow
We publish, track the audience data and run the marketing, so the show keeps compounding month over month instead of stalling out after launch.
3 Ways to Work Together
From a self-guided blueprint, to a collab middle tier, to a fully produced and fully grown show. Start where you are, scale when you're ready. Pricing may vary based on the scope of your project.
The Blueprint
Templates, systems and a strategy audit so you can run a clean show yourself.
- Workflow templates and a production SOP
- Cover art, intro and outro guidance
- Hosting and distribution setup checklist
- One-time strategy audit of your current show
The Co-Pilot
You record. We produce, publish and coach the growth. For hosts who want to stay hands on.
- Edit, mix and master, 2 to 4 episodes a month
- Publishing and distribution handled
- Monthly growth strategy call
- Light repurposing package
The Studio
Full production and the marketing engine around it. Our flagship, for shows that are ready to be treated like a real media brand.
- End to end post production
- Clips, reels and show notes
- Distribution, analytics and marketing funnels
- Connecting your business to the show
Music projects are quoted per song or per project. Mixing and mastering can be handled as remote sessions from anywhere. Recording is available for local artists. Ask about our EP and album rates.
Book a callQuestions
Do we have to be local, or can this be remote?
Most of it is remote. Mixing, mastering and full podcast post production all run remotely, so it doesn't matter where you're based. Recording sessions happen in person for artists in the Bay Area.
What do you need from me to get started?
Your raw files and a short conversation about where you want the show to go. Everything moves through a simple client portal, so uploads, notes and approvals stay in one place instead of scattered across email threads.
Who actually does the work?
Rob leads every project, backed by a small team he put together. Crates is deliberately small on purpose, which means fewer clients and deeper work on each one.
Can you help if I haven't launched my show yet?
Yes. The Blueprint tier is built for exactly that. It covers cover art, intro and outro guidance, hosting and distribution setup, and the workflow templates to keep things running once you're live.
What if my project doesn't fit one of the packages?
Then we quote it. Pricing varies based on the scope of the project, and music work is quoted per song or per project. Bring it to a call and we'll map it out.
How long does turnaround take?
Every episode is completed within 7 days. In practice we like to work ahead of your release schedule, usually staying 3 to 6 episodes in front, so you're never up against a deadline.
How many revisions are included?
It depends on which package you're on, and generally runs between one and three rounds. The exact number is confirmed when we scope your project.
Am I locked into a contract?
We go over terms on the call and match the commitment to the scope of your project, so nothing gets signed before you know exactly what you're getting.
Do you deliver video podcasts, or audio only?
We do both. And in some of our packages we also include scheduling management across all your distribution platforms.
Let's make something great together.
Tell us where you are and where you want to go. A short call, no pressure, just a creative conversation to get on the same page.
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