regroove

Regroove is a term primarily used in the context of music production and audio engineering, referring to the process of adding new grooves or rhythmic patterns to existing audio. This can involve subtle adjustments to timing and feel or more significant re-interpretations of a track's rhythm.

The concept of regrooving is often applied to drum tracks or other percussive elements. Producers might use regrooving techniques to make a recorded performance sound more human and less robotic, or to create a specific rhythmic feel that is not present in the original recording. This can be achieved through various digital audio workstation (DAW) features, such as quantizing with swing or groove templates, or by manually editing MIDI or audio data.

Regrooving can also extend to other instruments, where the rhythmic placement of notes or phrases is altered to create a different feel. For instance, a guitar riff might be regrooved to sound more syncopated or to align with a new drum beat. The goal is often to enhance the musicality and groove of a track, making it more compelling for the listener. While the term is widely understood within the music production community, it is not a formal technical term with a single, universally agreed-upon definition, but rather a descriptive label for a common practice.