hahahah I can see why would you say that.
The only thing from GC in that picture is the MPC and the power conditioners.
I tend to sell everything and get all new gear like every 3-4 years.
Been doing so since '96... I need to stop !! hahahaha
By prospect
Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:29 pm
By Science
Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:21 pm
WOW YOU DOING IT PROSPECT!
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By stryke
Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:02 pm
Prospect....
Do you produce/engineer for a living?
How much are you making off beats and whatnot?
Not to be in your business but i was just curious.
Do you produce/engineer for a living?
How much are you making off beats and whatnot?
Not to be in your business but i was just curious.
Cast in the Name of God..... Ye not Guilty.
By elliz
Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:47 pm
stryke wrote:Prospect....
Do you produce/engineer for a living?
How much are you making off beats and whatnot?
Not to be in your business but i was just curious.
he could be doing it just for a hobby.
By prospect
Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:59 am
I stopped selling beats about 2 years ago.
The studio use to be a larger operation when I lived down in Florida.
It catered to all sorts of clients (television, sample library companies, dance labels, etc..). As far as selling beats, I use to sell "construction" kits for anywhere between $100 to $1000 depending on the work and the artist (major label people got charged more since it wasn't coming from their pockets AND I gave up my name being on the credits in contractual b.s.)
Ultimately that was hurting my art so...
...I stopped that and got a day job so that I could pursue my career NOT as an engineer or producer, but rather as an artist.
Prospect is now a band. On stage it can be anywhere from a 2 piece to a 5 piece (depending on budget and the size of the gig). The studio is where I write everything and produce all the sounds that are used live. Because its my own stuff I make less money (last year I sold about 1300 CD's, 200+ units of merchandise like tshirts and hoodies, and made anywhere from $100 to $500 per live gig).
It's by no means a hobby because I f-ng hussle like you wouldn't believe and its a significant part of my income on top of the day job.
The day job itself part of the hussle, it helps fuel my expenses, and it also allows to meet industry people since I'm a manufacturing representative for a lot of record labels with offices in New York.
The biggest thing I learned in the past 2 years (and if your trying to make it in music PLEASE hear me out, save yourself the stress) is this...
...take yourself seriously, but do not take *your music too seriously*. This was such a battle for me that caused me a lot of writers block and ultimately wasted time.
And another thing; if your young - GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT because your chances at making a living at this at better. If your older - DONT GIVE UP. My friends band just inked a 7 figure record deal with a major label, and no one in the band is younger than 30.
The studio use to be a larger operation when I lived down in Florida.
It catered to all sorts of clients (television, sample library companies, dance labels, etc..). As far as selling beats, I use to sell "construction" kits for anywhere between $100 to $1000 depending on the work and the artist (major label people got charged more since it wasn't coming from their pockets AND I gave up my name being on the credits in contractual b.s.)
Ultimately that was hurting my art so...
...I stopped that and got a day job so that I could pursue my career NOT as an engineer or producer, but rather as an artist.
Prospect is now a band. On stage it can be anywhere from a 2 piece to a 5 piece (depending on budget and the size of the gig). The studio is where I write everything and produce all the sounds that are used live. Because its my own stuff I make less money (last year I sold about 1300 CD's, 200+ units of merchandise like tshirts and hoodies, and made anywhere from $100 to $500 per live gig).
It's by no means a hobby because I f-ng hussle like you wouldn't believe and its a significant part of my income on top of the day job.
The day job itself part of the hussle, it helps fuel my expenses, and it also allows to meet industry people since I'm a manufacturing representative for a lot of record labels with offices in New York.
The biggest thing I learned in the past 2 years (and if your trying to make it in music PLEASE hear me out, save yourself the stress) is this...
...take yourself seriously, but do not take *your music too seriously*. This was such a battle for me that caused me a lot of writers block and ultimately wasted time.
And another thing; if your young - GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT because your chances at making a living at this at better. If your older - DONT GIVE UP. My friends band just inked a 7 figure record deal with a major label, and no one in the band is younger than 30.
By issues
Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:06 am
prospect wrote:I stopped selling beats about 2 years ago.
The studio use to be a larger operation when I lived down in Florida.
It catered to all sorts of clients (television, sample library companies, dance labels, etc..). As far as selling beats, I use to sell "construction" kits for anywhere between $100 to $1000 depending on the work and the artist (major label people got charged more since it wasn't coming from their pockets AND I gave up my name being on the credits in contractual b.s.)
Ultimately that was hurting my art so...
...I stopped that and got a day job so that I could pursue my career NOT as an engineer or producer, but rather as an artist.
Prospect is now a band. On stage it can be anywhere from a 2 piece to a 5 piece (depending on budget and the size of the gig). The studio is where I write everything and produce all the sounds that are used live. Because its my own stuff I make less money (last year I sold about 1300 CD's, 200+ units of merchandise like tshirts and hoodies, and made anywhere from $100 to $500 per live gig).
It's by no means a hobby because I f-ng hussle like you wouldn't believe and its a significant part of my income on top of the day job.
The day job itself part of the hussle, it helps fuel my expenses, and it also allows to meet industry people since I'm a manufacturing representative for a lot of record labels with offices in New York.
The biggest thing I learned in the past 2 years (and if your trying to make it in music PLEASE hear me out, save yourself the stress) is this...
...take yourself seriously, but do not take *your music too seriously*. This was such a battle for me that caused me a lot of writers block and ultimately wasted time.
And another thing; if your young - GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT because your chances at making a living at this at better. If your older - DONT GIVE UP. My friends band just inked a 7 figure record deal with a major label, and no one in the band is younger than 30.
real talk, man.. thanks alot.
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By cashstill
Sat Jan 07, 2006 4:43 am
Just a lil sumthin ya heard me.
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By en2
Sat Jan 07, 2006 5:06 am
did u have to buy all new shit.........its all about the samson and the events 
By krush groove
Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:09 am
Damn prospect........nice.....!
I have that same roland 307........Do you still use it?....
Good looking cashstill......I suppose to be making a trip
down there soon to the westbank........
I have that same roland 307........Do you still use it?....
Good looking cashstill......I suppose to be making a trip
down there soon to the westbank........
By stryke
Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:32 pm
prospect wrote:I stopped selling beats about 2 years ago.
The studio use to be a larger operation when I lived down in Florida.
It catered to all sorts of clients (television, sample library companies, dance labels, etc..). As far as selling beats, I use to sell "construction" kits for anywhere between $100 to $1000 depending on the work and the artist (major label people got charged more since it wasn't coming from their pockets AND I gave up my name being on the credits in contractual b.s.)
Ultimately that was hurting my art so...
...I stopped that and got a day job so that I could pursue my career NOT as an engineer or producer, but rather as an artist.
Prospect is now a band. On stage it can be anywhere from a 2 piece to a 5 piece (depending on budget and the size of the gig). The studio is where I write everything and produce all the sounds that are used live. Because its my own stuff I make less money (last year I sold about 1300 CD's, 200+ units of merchandise like tshirts and hoodies, and made anywhere from $100 to $500 per live gig).
It's by no means a hobby because I f-ng hussle like you wouldn't believe and its a significant part of my income on top of the day job.
The day job itself part of the hussle, it helps fuel my expenses, and it also allows to meet industry people since I'm a manufacturing representative for a lot of record labels with offices in New York.
The biggest thing I learned in the past 2 years (and if your trying to make it in music PLEASE hear me out, save yourself the stress) is this...
...take yourself seriously, but do not take *your music too seriously*. This was such a battle for me that caused me a lot of writers block and ultimately wasted time.
And another thing; if your young - GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT because your chances at making a living at this at better. If your older - DONT GIVE UP. My friends band just inked a 7 figure record deal with a major label, and no one in the band is younger than 30.
Cool bro.I just wanted to see what you had lined up since your studio seemed like it cost you alot of money.Everything you said was dead on also.Good luck bro.
2.
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By Science
Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:04 pm
cashstill wrote:Just a lil sumthin ya heard me.
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good to see you still doing you thang cashstill, i was wonder what happend to you after katrina
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By c.toon
Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:05 pm
word, glad you safe cash.
Prospect: true words, man. Could you elaborate on the "take yourself serious but dont take your music too serious"?
.toon
Prospect: true words, man. Could you elaborate on the "take yourself serious but dont take your music too serious"?
.toon
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By Mind Reader
Sun Jan 08, 2006 2:15 am
prospect wrote:
not in picture; small drum kit, small guitar amp, tech 12,
Nice!!
By hfinal
Sun Jan 08, 2006 11:13 am
