Meet „Tricky“
Patrick Kummeneker is an audio engineer based in Vienna. To many better known as Tricky, he’s a long-time trusted partner for musicians and labels all over the world. He is a renowned audio engineer with over a decade of experience in mixing and mastering. International musicians and labels trust him to elevate their sound, thanks to his impressive track record of working with gold and platinum-selling artists like Redman, Conchita Wurst, Tokio Hotel, and Ray Dalton. Tricky’s exceptional work has earned multiple nominations for “Best Sound” at the Austrian Amadeus Music Awards.

From Live Sound to Studio Excellence
After earning his Diploma in Recording Arts from the SAE Institute in Vienna, Tricky started his career as a live engineer in concert venues. Around this time, he crossed paths with Austrian producer and pianist David Bronner, who became both, a mentor and a close friend. Working as his mixing assistant for four years, Tricky developed a deep passion for music post-production, leading to launch his own mixing and mastering studio in 2011.

Trusted by Artists Around the World
Tricky quickly gained a reputation as the go-to audio engineer in Austria, collaborating with everyone from experimental jazz ensembles to top-charting pop artists. Today, he’s a trusted partner for musicians and labels—both indie and major—worldwide. Known for his obsessive attention to details and his uncompromising commitment to quality, Tricky is dedicated to deliver nothing but the best sound for every project.

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