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'''Reamping''' is a recording technique that uses a "raw" or "dry" signal recorded direct from the instrument's output as input into an amp or processor to re-record a part. This decouples the artist's performance from the settings of the gear dialed in at recording time, enabling changing the instrument's tone without having to worry about inconsistent performances or even the availability of the performer. The practice is popular for recording guitar tracks using amps or amp modelers - the raw guitar signal is sent back through an amp to re-record, which is where the name reamp comes from.
While re-amping is designed to ultimately save time (for most use cases), if done improperly or excessively it will increase the time one takes to master a piece. When recording DI's, one should also record the wet signal. There are likely numerous cases where the time to setup your DAW/gear and re-amp are simply not worth the effort given the quality of the original recording. Also, make sure to monitor your wet signal, even when recording DI's that you intend to re-amp. It is difficult to determine whether you performed a good take when monitoring the dry signal, especially if you are not monitoring the wet signal at all. You may end up re-amping a poor quality take or throw away a good take before attempting to re-amp it, both of which will waste time.
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