What loudness target should Bollywood songs be mastered to?

JioSaavn and Gaana normalize to around -14 LUFS, similar to Spotify. Bollywood film songs are typically mastered to -12 to -14 LUFS to maintain vocal presence and orchestral dynamics.

How do I make my Hindi vocals sit in front of the music?

Vocal presence in Bollywood music comes from careful EQ in the 2-5kHz range and controlling the low-mid buildup that can make vocals sound muddy. Dhun's mastering engine handles this automatically.

Can Dhun master Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu songs too?

Yes. Dhun's Desi Music mastering covers Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and other Indian music genres — adjusting for the specific tonal characteristics of each.

Why do independent Indian songs sound different from Bollywood releases?

Major Bollywood productions go through professional mastering studios. Independent artists skip this step, which is why their songs sound thin or quiet next to film releases. Dhun closes that gap.

Bollywood Mastering

Your Song Should Sound Like a Film Production.

You recorded the vocals. The music is arranged. But when you play your track next to a T-Series release or an A.R. Rahman production — yours sounds like a demo. The difference isn't the studio. It's the mastering.

Every major Bollywood release is professionally mastered. Now yours can be too — in under 60 seconds.

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What Makes Desi Music Different

Bollywood Mastering Puts the Vocal First

Indian music has a very specific sonic priority: the vocal is king. Whether it's a Lata Mangeshkar-style orchestral ballad or a Badshah club track, the human voice has to sit front and centre — warm, clear, and emotionally present.

At the same time, the production underneath has to breathe. Strings, tabla, dhol, synths — all of it needs space while staying cohesive. That balance is what professional Bollywood mastering achieves. Dhun's Desi Music engine is built for exactly this.

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Vocal Presence

Hindi and Punjabi vocals need warmth in the low-mids and presence in the 2-5kHz range. Mastering sets this balance for the final stereo mix.

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Dhol & Tabla Punch

Indian percussion has a distinctive attack and decay. Mastering should preserve the crack of the dhol without letting it dominate the mix.

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JioSaavn & Gaana Ready

India's biggest streaming platforms normalize loudness just like Spotify. Mastering to the right LUFS target keeps your track competitive on every platform.

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Orchestral Balance

Strings, flutes, and melodic instruments need dynamic room to breathe. Over-compression kills the emotional arc of a film song.

The Process

How To Master Your Indian Music Track

Export your final mix

WAV at 44.1kHz or 48kHz, stereo, with no limiter on the master bus. Leave a few dB of headroom for mastering to work with.

Select Desi Music on Dhun

Dhun's Desi Music engine is tuned for Indian music — vocal clarity, Indian percussion, and the right loudness for JioSaavn, Gaana, Spotify India, and YouTube Music.

Download and release

Your mastered track is ready for DistroKid, TuneCore, or direct upload to YouTube. Sounds like a professional release — because it is one.

Why Dhun

India's First AI Mastering Platform — Built for Indian Music

Most online mastering tools are built for Western genres. Dhun was built in India, for India. The Desi Music mastering engine understands the specific sonic priorities of Bollywood, Punjabi, Sufi, Tamil, and Telugu music — not just generic "pop" standards.

Vocal-first mastering designed for Indian music production

Optimized for JioSaavn, Gaana, Spotify India, and YouTube Music

Covers Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Sufi, and Bhajan

Preserves the dynamics of orchestral and classical arrangements

Free first master — no card, no account needed

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Questions

FAQ

JioSaavn and Spotify India both normalize to around -14 LUFS. Bollywood film songs are typically mastered to -12 to -14 LUFS to maintain the dynamics of the orchestral production while being competitive in playlists.

Yes. The Desi Music setting covers all Indian languages and genres — Bollywood, Punjabi pop, Tamil film, Telugu film, Sufi, and classical-fusion. The mastering targets are adjusted for the specific sonic characteristics of each style.

Thin vocals after mastering usually mean the mix needs more low-mid body before mastering. Mastering can add presence but can't build warmth that isn't there. Make sure your vocal has been properly EQ'd and compressed in the mix before uploading.

Dhun is used by independent artists, music producers, and small studios. If you need a reference master quickly, or want to compare AI mastering with your manual chain — Dhun works for both.