Disco Dance6, 1989 Product News: Akai S-1000 by Saul Poolman

Disco Dance6, 1989 Product News: Akai S-1000 by Saul Poolman

New Possibilities with Stereo Sampling and Time-Stretching: The Akai S-1000 Since last year, the advanced stereo digital MIDI sampler, the 16-bit Akai S-1000, has introduced the capability for stereo sampling. The previous models, the S-900 and S-950, were already highly favored by musicians, sound engineers, and especially DJs due to their user-friendliness. The introduction of stereo sampling with the S-1000, however, opens up new and extensive possibilities. We had the […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Editorial: X-tra 108: A Fresh Breeze in Amsterdam’s Airwaves

X-tra 108: A Fresh Breeze in Amsterdam's AirwavesSince April 29th, a new station has been broadcasting in Amsterdam on local channel 4. The station is called X-tra, replacing the former WAPS Power 105. Why did WAPS disappear? What connection does X-tra 108 have with the old WAPS, what type of music does X-tra 108 play, and how might this serve as an example for other local stations across the country?The […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Editorial: United Dutch Drive-Inn News

Recently, the Dutch Drive-In Show Association held its first combined members' day and annual meeting of 1989. The event took place at Huugen Hall in Velp, an excellent venue where the drive-in shows invited by the association had plenty of space.During the day, part of the collectively purchased equipment was distributed to the members. The morning was dedicated to the annual meeting, focusing on organizational matters. Before lunch, the association's standards committee addressed the members, presenting its positions and requirements. […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Interview: Easy Acces Radio In Rotterdam by Rob Boskamp

ACCESS RADIO in Rotterdam Local radio in Rotterdam can take the form of "Access Radio," which essentially means buying airtime. We've heard various negative reactions about this, so we decided to talk with Ronald van der Meijden, who previously ran a local radio station, and followed up with the SLOR (Stichting Lokale Omroep Rotterdam) to get their perspective. Ronald van der Meijden: "First, I'm surprised that you can only buy […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Interview: Jazzie B > Sound is the Most Important by Sjeng Stokkink

JAZZIE B OF SOUL II SOUL: Sound is the Most ImportantBy Sjeng StokkinkDedicated dance enthusiasts discovered the English group Soul II Soul last year through imports, with the beautiful single "Fairplay." While it only became a hit in the clubs and didn't chart anywhere, a year later, Soul II Soul's third single, "Keep on Movin'," has hit the top 10, and their album "Club Classics Volume 1" is now widely […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Editorial: Turbulent Times in Broadcasting Land

Turbulent Times in Broadcasting LandCommercial radio and television channels are increasingly making their mark. Radio 10, Sky Radio, and Cable One are now nearly fully established. Last month, television expansion was also clearly visible with the announcements of TV 10, a collaboration between Joop van den Ende and the initiators of Radio 10, and RTV (Radio Tele Veronique), led by Lex Harding, operating from Luxembourg and targeting the Dutch market.RTV will follow a similar approach to Veronica, offering popular programming […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Robin’s Corner

ALBERS CORNER by Robin AlbersSo, summer is just around the corner, and the cafes and nightclubs in the seaside resorts are doing brisk business again. In Noordwijk, there's a nightclub that has been thriving for 20 years: The Zeepaardje.Who hasn’t been there? For 20 years, it’s had the same interior, is packed throughout the summer season, and even in winter, it’s still doing quite well. In those 20 years, there […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 The Rigter and Van Rooy Plea

The Rigter and Van Rooy Plea Hey Luc! Yeah? Do you think we’d be accepted as reliable sources by people who want to know about Radio 3? Of course, we know our stuff. And especially about VARA, even though we’re not overtly progressive. But that’s not necessary because we’re heavily commercial on 3, right? Here’s the new VARA policy: SCORE! Indeed, the issue (sorry) is that the old VARA audience is dropping off, and the new VARA audience hasn’t quite […]

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Disco Dance6, 1989 Product Review: Technics ST-G70 en ST-G90 by Sjeng Stokkink

Technics ST-G70 and ST-G90 FM/AM TunersThe latest technologies for optimal reception, even in 'busy' frequency bands, are utilized to ensure the best reception quality under challenging conditions. The IF (Intermediate Frequency) section employs computer-controlled automatic bandwidth selection:Normal Bandwidth: 55 dB ± 400 kHzNarrow Bandwidth: 30 dB ± 200 kHz (engaged when interference within 300 kHz is detected)This technique is also applied in the RF (Radio Frequency) section. Interference between different […]

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