Avid releases major Pro Tools update

Avid has released Pro Tools 2025.6, what it says is a “pivotal update”.

New features include the integration of sample-library Splice, MIDI improvements, AI-driven speech-to-text, an expanded ARA ecosystem to streamline vocal production, more tightly integrated ADR and reconform workflows, and a new in-app dashboard.

Splice is now built directly into Pro Tools, enabling users to discover, audition, and drop in high-quality sounds, without having to leave Pro Tools. Splice’s AI-powered Search with Sound panel matches samples by rhythm, key and tempo. Pro Tools users can access over 2,500 free samples, with the option to unlock the full library via a monthly paid subscription.

Avid is also updating Pro Tools to enable faster, smarter MIDI creation through significant updates that streamline composition workflows. These include new MIDI Note Labels and Live Mode & Input Monitoring Enhancements that enable you to hear exactly what you play in real-time.

For audio post and music producers, Pro Tools 2025.6 introduces a speech-to-text AI engine that accelerates dialogue and music editing. Editors can search via a dedicated transcript window any audio file in a session for speech/lyric information, displayed as text directly in context with the associated clips to find specific vocal takes and speed navigation.

Avid has also extended Pro Tools enhancements and integrations with industry-leading partners. It has expanded Pro Tools’ ARA ecosystem to offer tighter, faster and more flexible integration with key partners for music and audio post-production, enabling direct timeline access. These include:

●    Waves Sync Vx – Quickly aligns multiple vocal tracks, automatically locking the time and pitch to the lead track with pinpoint accuracy, enabling easier editing of vocal arrangements.

●    Dreamtonics Synthesizer V – Vocal tool for generating and sculpting vocal tracks by sketching out melodies, writing lyrics, choosing from a collection of vocals recorded and licensed from real singers, and synthesize custom expressions utilizing AI technology.

Pro Tools 2025.6 also enhances support for industry-leading audio post solutions, including tightly integrated ADR workflows and quicker, more reliable reconforming through other key partners:

●    Non-Lethal Applications Cue Pro – Streamlined ADR and cueing tool that overlays video directly over the Pro Tools video output to provide instant visual feedback.

●    The Cargo Cult Matchbox 2.0 – New Smart-Conform automation offers speedier and more reliable reconforming processes between Pro Tools and NLE’s like Media Composer, saving hours of tedious cleanup work.

Pro Tools 2025.6 will be available to all Pro Tools Artist, Studio, and Ultimate subscribers, as well as perpetual license holders on an active support plan. M

any features will also be accessible to Pro Tools Intro users.

Kenna Hilburn, SVP, product at Avid, said: “Whether producers and artists are sketching out ideas, building out tracks, or applying final touches, Pro Tools’ Splice integration provides a more powerful environment for creating music – giving users the ability to quickly find the perfect sound while staying in their creative flow.”

“Putting Splice directly into the creative workflow is core to our mission,” added Kenny Ochoa SVP of Content at Splice. “This integration makes it easier than ever for Pro Tools users to access our AI-powered discovery and world-class sound library—right where they’re making music.”

Chris Winsor, director of product management - Pro Tools Software at Avid, said: “These updates, for both seasoned music professionals and those just entering the industry, reinforce Pro Tools as a complete solution for producers, artists and editors working across genres and styles – from electronic music to film scoring.”

“The reaction from both the post-production and music communities has been incredibly positive,” added Hilburn. “Speech-to-text is a major step forward, simplifying ADR, editing, and dialogue workflows.”