Hybrid Mixing & Recording Studio

Tomáš Hučka 

Alias: TRETINA

Born: 1983, Zlaté Moravce

Everything started in my childhood. My father, an electrical engineering student at Tesla Vráble, designed and built his own Hi-Fi stereo amplifier as a school project, complete with an equalizer, inputs, a headphone output, and high-quality three-way speakers. My grandmother bought him the speakers for a price equivalent to five months’ wages at the time. This system fascinated me as a seven-year-old and opened the door to the world of sound.

I grew up surrounded by high-quality audio equipment—from reel-to-reel tape recorders and MC cassettes to the arrival of CDs and the digital era. At 15, my neighbors asked me to DJ at their new club. My collection of over 500 CDs met their criteria, which led me to my first hands-on experience with audio equipment. The gear was outdated, and sometimes I had to repair cables with a soldering iron during parties. This taught me to adapt and find creative solutions—a skill that has stayed with me ever since.

As a teenager, I discovered hip-hop and started creating my own music. I formed a group that recorded a demo album with 21 songs and performed numerous concerts. Although the band eventually disbanded, my passion for music production and DJing remained. With advancing technology, I focused more on production and mixing, not just for myself but for other artists as well.

Studio Establishment & Professional Career

In 2013, I opened my first studio in Bratislava. In a smaller but well-located space, I recorded and mixed over 3,500 songs in seven years, some of which reached millions of streams and even charted on the radio. I collaborated with many well-known and emerging artists across genres, from rap to pop and electronic music.

Artists I’ve worked with include:Dominika Mirgová, Kali, Adiss, Supa, Cigo (H16), Vladis, Plexo, Suvereno, Myself, Puerto, Čistychov, and many others. Over 3,500 recordings and mixes delivered.

Besides music production, I expanded into television and commercial production, collaborating with leading Slovak and Czech TV networks on audio recording for hundreds of shows, documentaries, commercials, and promo videos. Over time, I expanded my studio, increasing both capacity and service quality, including TV post-production and sound design.

Projects for major TV networks:• TV Markíza (Undercover Boss, Happy Home, Police Cases and more)
• TV JOJ (In the Cottage, New Home, Talent and more)
• RTVS (Hurá to the Garden and more) • Prima, NovaOver 500 TV productions completed.

Collaboration with OKTAGON MMA

One of the most significant milestones in my career is my ongoing collaboration with OKTAGON MMA. Founder Palo Neruda approached me to create the theme music, soundtrack, and overall audio mix for the pilot episode of their MMA fighter series. This collaboration helped kickstart the OKTAGON MMA organization. Since then, I have been a permanent audio partner, providing complete post-production, mixing in three languages, and sound design for their projects, which reach millions of viewers worldwide.

What we produce for OKTAGON:Road to Oktagon, Oktagon challenge, fighter documentaries, promo trailers, radio ads, event trailers, discussion panels, podcasts, vlogs, sound design, reels, and much more.
Over 4,000 mixes delivered for OKTAGON MMA.

Collaboration with PODCASTER

For more than 5 years, I have worked with PODCASTER, a modern and innovative podcast studio in central Bratislava. I designed their custom audio solutions, from a high-quality recording system to acoustic modifications that blend sound quality with modern aesthetics. I provide fast and efficient post-production for their podcasts daily, ensuring the highest industry standards. We also create custom jingles and intros. The entire process, from recording to post-production, is largely automated, delivering over 1,500 podcasts to listeners.

Notable podcasts include:Bekim - To nemyslíš vážne, Nerudacast, Marketing k obedu, and many more.
Over 1,500 podcasts mixed.

Today

My recently expanded studio now covers 120 m², featuring two mixing studios, a recording room, a kitchen with refreshments and a relaxation area, and a workshop for custom panel production or Foley sound design. A comfortable and efficient environment.

The studio is located in a quiet area with easy parking and wheelchair access.

My goal is to deliver sound that resonates with today’s audience while maintaining a responsible and precise approach to every project.

If you’re looking for a partner to take your project to the next level, let’s create something extraordinary together. 

Contact me, and let’s turn your ideas into the perfect sound.

Hybrid Audio Workflow

We use state-of-the-art professional analog tools combined with modern (including neural AI) digital plugins for hybrid mixing and recording. Our system enables seamless integration of analog and digital tools in real time with virtually zero latency. These analog tools are directly embedded into the audio interface, eliminating the need for extensive cabling and ensuring ultra-low noise levels.

Our studio also incorporates the innovative C.A.S.T. system (Cat 5 Analogue Signal Transport) by Cranborne Audio, a cutting-edge technology for high-quality, flexible analog signal transmission. This system optimizes the connection of studio devices while guaranteeing practically zero latency and crystal-clear signal quality, even over long distances.

Advantages of the C.A.S.T. system:

Multi-channel analog transmission over long distances without degradation?

No quality loss using a standard Ethernet cable?

Yes! Thanks to the low capacitance of Ethernet cables, the system maintains signal purity up to 100 meters, transmitting it directly in analog without the need for digital conversion.

By utilizing balanced transmission, interference and ground loops are eliminated, ensuring ultra-low noise levels. The system allows for up to 4 channels of audio to be transmitted simultaneously over a single Ethernet cable—even in both directions—between studios or from the recording room.

Additionally, the system provides direct analog signal inputs to processors such as compressors and EQs, allowing for streamlined and efficient signal routing.

The Perfect Balance Between Classic Analog Gear and Modern Technology

Why Does This Matter to You?

With the C.A.S.T. system, we deliver not only professional audio quality but also an efficient and innovative workflow for your projects. Whether it’s recording, mixing, or post-production, you can be confident that your sound is processed using the latest, high-end technology.

By combining high-quality digital plugins, advanced neural AI-driven tools, and premium analog hardware, our hybrid audio interface is a modern, powerful, and efficient solution for recording and mixing.

“The perfect harmony of analog warmth and digital precision.”