remaster
Upgrade old recordings
To remaster is to create a new master recording or version of existing audio, video, or other media, typically using improved technology or techniques.
A remastered album might have cleaner sound, better dynamic range, or enhanced clarity compared to the original release.
Remastered video games often feature updated graphics while preserving original gameplay.
The noun remaster refers to the resulting product: I bought the 4K remaster of the film.
High-resolution video standard
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- color-gradingAdjusting footage's hues and tones
- HDRExtended luminance technique
- transferMove between locations
scan · negative · print · restoration · upscale · enhancement · telecine · clarity
Return to earlier state
- enhanceIncrease in quality
- refineRemove impurities from
- optimizeMake maximally effective
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
overhaul · rework · upgrade · modernize · improve · polish · clean-up · reconstruct
Combining into one mass
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- equalizationMaking things uniform
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
stereo · mono · surround · decibels · waveform · frequency · analog · digital
Quality from past eras
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- retroEvoking recent past
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
legendary · archival · collector's · heritage · original · definitive · anniversary · legacy
Docking place for ships
- remakeNew version created
- backward-compatibleFunctions with prior versions
- consoleComfort in distress
- emulationCopying to rival
texture · graphics · framerate · re-release · compilation
4K
High-resolution video standard
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- color-gradingAdjusting footage's hues and tones
- HDRExtended luminance technique
transfer · scan · negative · print · restoration · upscale · enhancement · telecine · clarity · sharpness
restore
Return to earlier state
revitalize · overhaul · rework · upgrade · modernize · improve · polish · clean-up · reconstruct · update
mixing
Combining into one mass
- soundAudible wave phenomenon
- equalizationMaking things uniform
- compressionForcing into smaller space
reverb · stereo · mono · surround · decibels · waveform · frequency · analog · digital · fidelity
vintage
Quality from past eras
iconic · legendary · archival · collector's · heritage · original · definitive · anniversary · legacy · catalog
port
Docking place for ships
- remakeNew version created
- backward-compatibleFunctions with prior versions
- consoleComfort in distress
emulation · texture · graphics · framerate · re-release · compilation
- audiosound, headphones, audio track, volume control, sound recording
- Albumsalbum, Thriller, Rumours, Pet Sounds, OK Computer
- CDscompact disc, CD player, CD case, CD burner, CD drive
- makeoversmakeover, glow-up, revamp, refresh, renovate
- music storesrecord store, music shop, guitar shop, vinyl shop, Tower Records
- conversionsconvert, exchange rate, encoding, transcoding, reformatting
remasterdegrade
Lower in standing
deteriorate · damage · corrupt · decline · decompose
remasterdestroy
Cause complete ruin
erase · neglect · abandon · deterioration · decay
remasterremix
Altered version of recording
reimagine · reinterpret · cover version · rearrange · reinvent
- digital remasteringEnhancing recordings using computers
- digital remasterElectronically improved recording
- HD remasterUpgraded visual revision
- remastered editionTechnically improved rereleases
- remastered albumsRereleased recordings with improved audio