Planetary Assault Systems
British musician
- Base
- United Kingdom
- Active
- Since 1993
- Listeners
- 43K
- Sound
Sonic signature
156 analyzedPlanetary Assault Systems is a driving peak-time techno artist from United Kingdom. Planetary's catalogue here runs a wide 80-168 BPM band (median 132). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 9B, 10A, 9A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1995 to 2026. Since 1995 the typical tempo has climbed from 134 to 142 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Peacefrog Records to Ostgut Ton. Less groove-driven than 90% of techno artists.
Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 47% in minor, most often 9B, 10A, 9A.
Evolution
Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.
B2B pairings
Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.
- Amelie Lens20 keys · 132 BPM · NRG 76
- Developer22 keys · 132 BPM · NRG 82
- Regal22 keys · 131 BPM · NRG 78
- Charlotte de Witte21 keys · 131 BPM · NRG 75
Set builder
A set arc from Planetary's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Planetary's catalogue.
Best known

Beton Brut
10A · 30/100 popularity
Deepest cut
GT
9B · 130 BPM
Discography
187 tracks · 156 analyzedSingles & EPs
About
Luke Slater is an English electronic musician, DJ and record producer, who has concentrated on techno since the beginning of the 1990s. He achieved break through commercial success with his tracks "Love" (1997) and "All Exhale" (1999).
FAQ
- What genre is Planetary Assault Systems?
- Planetary Assault Systems plays mostly techno, with ambient, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Planetary Assault Systems play at?
- Planetary Assault Systems's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 168 BPM, with a median around 132.
- What key does Planetary Assault Systems play in?
- Across 156 analyzed tracks, Planetary Assault Systems favours 9B, 10A, 9A, and 47% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Planetary Assault Systems based?
- Planetary Assault Systems is based in United Kingdom and has been active since 1993.
- What labels has Planetary Assault Systems released on?
- Planetary Assault Systems has releases associated with Ostgut Ton, Peacefrog Records, Mote-Evolver, Token.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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