remaster

[ree-mas-ter, -mah-ster]

verb (used with object)

1. to make a new master tape or record from an old master tape, usually to improve the fidelity of an old recording.

remaster

/ riːˈmɑːstə /

verb

1. (tr) to make a new master audio recording, now usually digital, from (an earlier recording), to produce compact discs or stereo records with improved sound reproduction

Word History and Origins

Origin of remaster¹

First recorded in 1960–65; re- + master

Example Sentences

Earlier this year, Ubaldini, inspired by the revived interest in his music, finally took the leap and started to remaster the old album of 17 tracks that he never put out, opting to press it independently.

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In China, officials involved in the project to remaster kung fu films said they were eager to work with AI companies.

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Now, gamers have been surprised as a remaster of the classic game has not only been announced - but released to digital stores immediately.

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"I think with a remaster, we want people to feel the way they did then - but it's still a game of its time, you want to keep the bones in place," he said.

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One of the developers called the remaster "a love letter" to the original game.

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