Avid has release Pro Tools 2025.6, an update that marks a significant advance in music and audio postproduction workflows.
It features new Splice integration, 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, the world’s largest royalty-free sample library, expands Pro Tools’ ability to tap into sounds a musician or production team need. Splice is now built directly into Pro Tools, adding millions of loops, FX, and one-shots, enabling users to discover, audition, and drop in high-quality sounds.
Creators can drag audio clips from the Pro Tools timeline directly into Splice’s AI-powered “Search with Sound” panel to match samples by rhythm, key and tempo. Users can preview the samples and then drag them back into their session. 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. Key editing tools are now integrated directly into the MIDI Editor – no more switching windows. MIDI Note Labels allow for renaming of MIDI notes in the piano roll to match specific drum kits or instruments to keep track of how these sounds are laid out. While Live Mode & Input Monitoring Enhancements allow the user to Hear exactly what is played in real time.
Saving users hours of searching for dialog and vocal takes
For audio post professionals 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.
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. Many features will also be accessible to Pro Tools Intro users. The new features will be showcased live at IBC2025 in Amsterdam September 12-15.
Pippa Considine
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