Attention! Attention! Global Entertainment Alert! The fourth annual Texas Urban Music Summit to be held at the luxurious Crowne Plaza Hotel in beautiful downtown Houston, TX August 25-28, 2011.  The Texas Urban Music Summit 4 is set to surpass in both attendance and influence that of the previous three events combined. Strong words maybe, but then again one need only meet, listen, or merely observe the passion and genuine concern for which Texas U.M.S. creator and CEO, Aleshia Steele, has for the knowledge deprived independent artists, whom the Summit is designed for, to understand her unyielding commitment. As a long time member of the highly influential Core DJ’s, and owner of the much heralded A. Steele Unlimited Inc., arguably one of the fastest rising entertainment companies in the nation, Aleshia Steele set out four years ago to provide independent artists, producers, song writers, models, managers, and record labels access to an event where independents and major label personnel can co- exist in creative bliss. Visit www.texasums.com for more information.

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Here is a piece of equipment that I have never used; an impulse buy! Regular price $129, you can get mine for just $50.

The X-Session Pro USB MIDI controller is the easiest way to bring traditional DJ mixer-style control to the world of computer DJing and live performance. With a single USB connection, you get dedicated tactile controls for volume, pitch, EQ, cueing, transport and a crossfader. As a class-compliant USB MIDI controller, you can use it to control Torq LE DJ software, as well as the full version of Torq, Ableton Live, Traktor DJ Studio or any application that supports MIDI Learn. Start bringing DJ-inspired crossfades and filter sweeps into your live performances and studio productions right away

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