re-record

Tape over anew

To re-record is to record something again, typically to improve quality, correct errors, or update content.

Musicians re-record old songs for greatest hits albums or to reclaim ownership.

The band re-recorded their debut album with better production.

Also spelled rerecord.

audio-production

overdub

Add audio layers post-recording

retakeAttempt something again
multitrackMultiple parallel recording channels
vocalsSung musical parts

session · playback · mixdown · soundcheck · studio · microphone · engineer · producer · mastering · splicing

correction

retake

Attempt something again

redoPerform once more
fixRepair or solution
amendModify or correct

correct · revise · adjust · tweak · edit · rectify · polish · refine · patch · cleanup

vocal-clarity

articulation

Clear vocal expression

enunciationClarity of spoken words
dictionChoice of words
pronunciationManner of speaking words

delivery · intonation · inflection · pacing · timing · projection · audibility · distinctness · crispness · phrasing

digital-tools

DAW

Audio production software

softwarePrograms directing computer operations
editingRefining content for clarity
spliceJoin end to end

cut · trim · effects · filters · equalization · compression · automation · overwrite · waveform · GarageBand

Opposites

action vs. preservation

re-recordpreserve

Protect from loss

retain · maintain

recording sequence

re-recordfirst take

media action

re-recorderase

Remove recorded marks

delete · wipe · overwrite · degauss · clear

Family

record, recording, records, recorded, recorder, unrecorded, recorders, recordable, pre-recorded

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G