TAKEOFF welcomes Alignment, Space 92 with “Proton” — a 1-track techno (peak time / driving) record built for peak-time dancefloors. Clocking in at 4:13 and locked at 150 BPM, this one is built for extended play.
Proton by Alignment, Space 92
Genre: Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Release Date: 2026-07-17
Label: TAKEOFF
Catalog: TK013
Behind the Techno (Peak Time / Driving) : Release Notes
TAKEOFF welcomes a landmark release for its thirteenth outing as label founder Space 92 joins forces with Alignment for their first-ever collaboration, ‘Proton’, landing July 17. Bringing together two of the most influential names in modern peak-time techno, ‘Proton’ is a relentless dancefloor weapon built for maximum impact. Driven by pounding drums, hypnotic synth sequences and an ever-escalating sense of momentum, the track locks listeners into a powerful groove from the very first beat. Dark futuristic textures and razor-sharp production create an intense atmosphere throughout, while expertly crafted breakdowns build tension before unleashing waves of explosive energy. Blending Space 92’s cinematic approach to sound design with Alignment’s uncompromising drive, the result is a track engineered for festival main stages, warehouse floors and peak-time club moments alike. As their first studio collaboration, ‘Proton’ showcases the natural chemistry between two artists who continue to shape the sound of contemporary techno. Raw, powerful and relentlessly effective, the track delivers a statement of intent from both producers at the top of their game. With TK013, TAKEOFF continues its mission of pushing cutting-edge techno to the forefront, adding another essential release to the label’s rapidly growing catalogue. Space 92 & Alignment – ‘Proton’ will be released on TAKEOFF on July 17.
Download ‘Proton’ in MP3, FLAC, and AIFF Formats
Techno (Peak Time / Driving) Tracklist
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Alignment, Space 92 – Proton Original Mix
Techno (Peak Time / Driving) Peak Time | 150 BPM | Gb Major | 4:13
DJ Transition Map – F# major
About Alignment & Space 92 – Techno (Peak Time / Driving) Artists
Alignment is Francesco Pierfelici, a techno producer and DJ from Bologna, Italy, now based in Berlin. He produces peak time and hard techno across labels including KNTXT, ORBITAL, Etruria Beat, and Involve Records.
French techno producer Mathieu Mourareau operates under the Space 92 moniker, delivering peak time and raw hypnotic techno since 2020. His driving productions appear on labels including Filth on Acid, 1605, and Factory 93 Records, spanning 57 releases across techno, house, and Afro house territories.
