Avid has announced the release of Pro Tools 2025.6, a pivotal update that includes 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 virtually any sound a musician or production team needs. Splice is now built directly into Pro Tools, putting millions of loops, FX, and one-shots at the fingertips of music creators.
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 – eliminating app switching and guesswork. Users can also 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.
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.”
Avid is also updating Pro Tools to enable faster MIDI creation via updates that streamline composition workflows:
MIDI Operations to the MIDI Editor – Key editing tools are now integrated directly into the MIDI Editor – no more switching windows.
MIDI Note Labels – Rename MIDI notes in the piano roll to match specific drum kits or instruments to easily keep track of how these sounds are laid out.
Live Mode & Input Monitoring Enhancements – Users can hear exactly what they play in real time – ideal for performance-based sessions.
