The Stack

Welcome to The Stack, where UK electronic music heritage meets modern production.

We dig into the sounds, techniques, and stories that shaped house, garage, and techno from warehouse raves to worldwide dancefloors.
Expect deep dives on classic hardware, honest production advice, and cultural context that connects the dots between Chicago's underground and today's global scene.

No fluff, no clickbait, just knowledge from thirty years in the trenches, shared with producers worldwide who value authenticity over algorithms.

Yamaha TX81Z FM synthesiser, home of the Lately Bass preset used across classic house

The Bass That Was Hiding in a Preset Slot: Why Lately Bass Defined Classic House

Lately Bass was a factory preset on a cheap FM synth, and it ended up on countless house records. Here is why that FM bass cuts through a mix like nothing else.