Sonu Nigam Admits to Using Auto-Tune in Digital Music Recordings

Renowned singer Sonu Nigam confessed on August 14, 2026, that he occasionally uses auto-tune in his recordings, citing the shift from live instrumentation to digital production as the primary reason.

Nigam explained that modern digital recording environments often make raw vocals sound 'off' compared to the polished, multi-layered tracks expected by contemporary music labels.

The admission has drawn mixed reactions from fans and industry peers, highlighting the ongoing tension between traditional vocal purity and the technical requirements of modern music production.