Sonu Nigam Admits Using Auto-Tune
The Indian singer revealed he uses the technology in certain songs, citing the digitized recording process as a reason, and emphasized the importance of not relying on it to fix voices of those who can't sing
Sonu Nigam, one of India's most successful singers, has admitted to using auto-tune in certain songs. In an interview on The Game Changers podcast, he discussed the impact of digitized recording on the music industry.
The singer believes that raw voices can sound off in digital music, and that auto-tune helps to make it pitch-perfect. He explained that modern music is heavily digitized and follows a much more precise pitch structure compared to the days when singers performed alongside live musicians.
Sonu Nigam thinks it's the singer's responsibility not to use auto-tune to fix voices of those who can't sing. He drew a clear line between using auto-tune as a finishing tool and using it to make up for a lack of singing ability. According to him, singers should first deliver a strong performance before relying on technology to make adjustments.
The singer recently lent his voice to the song 'Tabassum' from the film 'Batwara 1947', which was composed by AR Rahman and written by Javed Akhtar.
## Why it matters The use of auto-tune in the music industry has been a topic of debate, with some critics arguing that it enables 'lesser' singers to appear more melodious. Sonu Nigam's admission highlights the challenges of recording in a digitized environment, where precision is key. As the music industry continues to evolve, the role of auto-tune and other technologies in shaping the sound of modern music will remain a subject of discussion.
