Industry Apr 21, 2026
Basement Jaxx Sampled Gary Numan's "Where's Your Head At" Bassline
Where’s your head at? Because our headspace is deep in Moog territory, as we rebuild a classic Gary Numan bass patch that was famously sampled by Basement Jaxx
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MusicRadar
MusicRadar is exploring the creation of the iconic bassline from Basement Jaxx's "Where's Your Head At." The distinctive sound was originally a Gary Numan patch, described as being "nabbed" by Basement Jaxx. The article delves into recreating this powerful Moog-based element.
This exploration highlights the cyclical nature of sampling in music, where artists draw inspiration from and build upon existing sounds. The article focuses on the technical aspects of the original Numan sound and how it was repurposed for the hit track. Originally reported by MusicRadar.