Bio
„Music represents integrity and wholesomeness to me. In my musical journeys I strive for perfection, and aim to discover new elements that spark interest and intrigue.”
István Tanka, professionally known as Direct A.K.A. Reck, is a versatile and dedicated music professional whose career began in 2000, driven by a deep passion for electronic music. His journey into the world of sound started after meeting two close friends, Stom and Range, with whom he co-founded the Radical Motion drum & bass collective. The group’s sound was built on electronic elements, and they quickly gained recognition for creating modern dance music with music composition software. In 2006, Range and Direct won third place in an international remix competition with their first collaborative track.
With Stom and Range, Direct found true creative partners. Their musical endeavors ranged from digging through record stores to performing in nightclub DJ booths. Under his Reck alias, he also produced more relaxed, laid-back compositions, highlighting his musical versatility. During this time, he began to explore audio engineering more seriously, driven by curiosity, his university studies, and his trademark meticulousness.
The 2010s marked the full blossoming of his work as a producer and DJ. Direct became a founding member of SoulClap Budapest, a band and DJ/producer collective.
Between 2011 and 2013, he was also an active member of the Old School Remembrance / Bass X Mass drum & bass crews, organizing events in Budapest clubs. In 2011, his album, Ready, was released under the name DirectReady on the WacuumAirs label.
The following year, he joined the hip-hop group Frigid Air Family, and in the same year, they released the compilation album UnderHUNdred Cuts, which was distributed by record stores both in Hungary and abroad.
In 2013, he co-founded the band Feelan’trope, collaborating with 17 other composers. The group earned recognition in several talent competitions. Since 2014, he has been a member of the legendary Tilos Rádió team. Thanks to his precise, thorough, and detailed approach, his work has contributed to finalizing the sound of music and media productions for both domestic and international clients. He also runs his own label, HUNaBEAT.
His dedication to technical knowledge has continually evolved. From 2017, he also worked with vinyl cutting at Tilos Rádió, while refining his concepts in sound design and post-production. By 2020, he had performed at hundreds of underground electronic music events. These experiences transformed a broad understanding of musical styles, DJ tools, and audio technologies into a true personal passion.
Since 2021, he has also supported the audio engineering processes at Hanaton, gaining deep insight into the entire vinyl production workflow. In 2023, he collaborated with voice actors on films and TV series, significantly expanding his audio engineering skills and creative toolkit.
In 2024, after earning his engineering degree, he obtained a second diploma in noise and vibration control, further strengthening his professional competence in acoustics. He continues his studies in this field to this day, constantly striving to expand his knowledge.
In my own studio, in addition to my production work, I also perform mixing and mastering tasks, adhering to the latest industry standards. Precise and customized work is essential for me. My special interests include sound design and immersive audio, including Dolby Atmos technologies.
Discography (releases and forthcomings):
CD – Tilos Mese Rádió 12 (Tilos Rádió)
Mstick – Radical Motion – Diagnosis VIP (version 2) (Various – NHP001 – The Hopebook) – piece01
CD – Tilos Mese Rádió 11 (Tilos Rádió)
12″ – Tilos Mese Rádió 10 vinyl (Tilos Rádió)
CD – Tilos Mese Rádió 10 (Tilos Rádió)
12″ – Tilos Rádió 24 (Tilos Rádió)
CD – NoMaN & Direct – Black room (club mix) (Telep 5 CD)
CD – K90 – Háztetők km. DJ Direct (Stíluspakk 6 – Hanyag Elegancia) – HECD007
5″ – Direct & Fayabolo & Mr. Skunk – Tilos 23 single
DIG – Dalolaszlok Mixtape
12″ – Tilos Rádió 23 (Tilos Rádió)
DIG – Feelantrope – Egy
CD – Rímbiózis & Direct – Nem vagyok magamnál (Rímbiózis – Nyelvcsalád)
CD – K90 – Ha tudtam volna km. DJ Direct (Stíluspakk 5 – Hanyag Elegancia) – HECD006
2×12″ / CD / DIG – DJ Slow feat. Zahár Fanni, DJ Direct – Slow down,
DJ Slow & Illspokinn feat. DJ Direct – Shining vinyl remix (DJ Slow – One.Zero)
12” – Mastif – Warcraft (Radical Motion’s Orc Horde version) (Black Hoe Recordings)
Mstick – Mastif – Warcraft (Radical Motion’s Human Troops Version) (Black Hoe Recordings – Exhumed – X-Mas Special) – BHR012
DIG – Radical Motion – Invasion (ambient version) (Freakyhouse – Session east EP) – FHL008
DIG – SoulClap Budapest – Optimus Grime (Stonedformer’s edit) (S*10 – Elektronized mixtape)
CD / DIG – ATF – Abrak a dobra
DIG – In:Form – Nativa (Direct & Sullivan remix) (Freakyhouse) – FHL007
12″ – UnderHUNdred Cuts (Vinylize) – UHC001
CD / DIG – SoulClap Budapest feat. Illspokinn – Are you listenin’ (Monday Session 2012 S*10 CD)
CD – Faktor & Ready & Direct – Életképek (Stíluspakk 3 – Hanyag Elegancia) – HECD004
CD / DIG – Frigid Air Family – London – Budapest – New York EP (Wacuum Airs)
DIG – Berho & Direct – JB (Freakyhouse) – FHL005-2
CD / DIG – Radical Motion – Diagnosis (Black Hoe) – BH001CD
12″ / CD / DIG – Reck – Moods EP (Cellophunk) – CPHNK009
12″ / CD / DIG – DirectReady EP (Wacuum Airs)
DIG – Reck – Difficult EP (Cellophunk) – CPHNK008
DIG – Radical Motion – Misbelief / Szép új világ / Invasion (Golden Age) – GA004
DIG – Varga Zsuzsa – Isn’t it (Radical Motion remix) – myspace.com/vargazsuzsarmxs
DIG – VA – Impulsecreator pres. Spotlight (Radical Motion – Mitochondrion) (Impulsecreator) – IPCSPOT003
DIG – Reck – Folderol EP (Cellophunk) – CPHNK002
Contests:
Ikea DJ Contest (Hungary) – 2nd place (2014)
Feelan’trope – Antré fesztivál (Hungary) – 1st place (2013)
Zene Füleidnek – BEST OF 2006 (Hungary) – 3rd place (2006)
MTLDNB.com Production Contest vol. 4. (International) – 3rd place (2006)
Productions, remixes and mastering works:
Amadinda, Anima Sound System, Anorganik, AudioCompress, Bal5000, Beáta Pozitiva, Berhő, Blahalouisiana, Black Hoe Recordings, Black Sun Empire & Noisia, Blu Mar Ten, Bobafett, Bobakrome, Bop, Budapest Vinyl, Burzsoá Nyugdijasok, Bupino, Busa Pista, Colorstar, Creeps and Chips, Cyantific, Дeva, Deepin’ Session – Cellofan Kollektiva, Digital, DJ Chrimson, DJ Naga, DJ Ozon A.K.A. Sematic 4 A.K.A. Sema – Gimmeshot Crew, DJ Shadow, Dokkerman & The Turkeying Fellaz, Dr. Analog, Európa Kiadó, Exiles-Electronics, Faalb, Faith In Truth, Faktor – Faktorlabor, Flanger Kids, Flash, Folk On 45, Funktasztikus, Ganxsta Zolee és a Kártel, Garpo, Geopard Tourist, Gnork, Györemix!, Hátshow Sor, Hétköznapi Csalódások, Headshotboyz, Hírwevők, Hősök, Hualun,
Iamyank, ICR, Illspokinn, Freakyhouse Records, Irie Maffia, Kaophonic Tribu, Kele Fodor Ákos, Kodály Method, Kodek, Korai Öröm, Layanda, Leukémia, Lev Toystore, Lethal & Khanage, Lipi Brown, LivingTotem, Liquid Limbs, Lola, Lusta Bítek, Makrohang, Mangani 808, Marina Revue, Meszecsinka, Dub Phase,
Mocskos Márka, Monastery, Mr. Skunk, Mustbeat Crew, Muzsikás együttes
MKE Intermedia Tanszék,
Nameless City, Nash, Nasty Mind Crew, Nem Közölt Sáv (NKS), Octane & DLR, OhmikRon, Pál Utcai Fiúk, Peter Bernath – Plug & Lay Crew, Ponza, Puma – Faun Project (ad music), Polaak A.K.A. Taktikteknikz A.K.A. HabooDubz, Pyro, Ramones, Robert Capa Kortárs Fotógráfiai Központ, RobotDeck & Gazsi Rap Show,
Panel Trax, Pantam Dance & Zeyla Tomlyn, Sasha, S/M Digital Records, Selfdest, Slow Motion, Soap City Squad, Streetroyal, Sunchase, Syrup,
Tapes Sublimating, Talayapa, Tatlin, Telekom Electronic Beats, Telep Sessions, Tizenhét, The Keeymen, The Mabon Dawud Republic, The Worldstylers, The Buddha Pests, Tigrics, Triple Darkness, Trottel Records, Trottel, Üzgin Űver, Vedat Akdag, Vibekillaz Crew, Vukán György & His Orchestra – Budabeats, VV4 – RTL Klub, Vinylize records, Wum A.K.A. Jakob Torn, WWAYM, Žagar (Free Sequence, Move Gently), Zsolaa A.K.A. Teebag the Hustla, Zuboly
Radios:
Töréspont Rádió (presenter), Karcag FM (presenter), Lakihegy radio, Sub.hu,
Radio BRO, Fúzió Rádió (presenter), Tilos Rádió (sound engineer, technician & presenter)
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