Released June 17, 2025, Avid’s new Pro Tools 2025.6 update delivers major improvements for podcasters, voice editors, and post-production professionals. Among the most exciting additions are built-in speech-to-text transcription and podcast workflow enhancements designed to save time and improve accuracy.
ProMedia Training, the leading Pro Tools training center for podcasting and an official Avid Training Partner, breaks down how the new features in Pro Tools 2025.6 can benefit podcast editors and producers.
📝 AI-Powered Speech-to-Text Transcription (Local, Fast, Private)
Available in Pro Tools Studio and Ultimate, the new AI transcription engine runs entirely on your local machine. This ensures privacy and security, with no audio leaving your computer.
- Clickable transcript lanes directly under audio clips
- Search and jump to any word or phrase in your session
- Multilingual support with over 20 languages recognized
- Exportable transcripts (CSV) for post workflows and spotting
- Smart syncing keeps metadata linked across sessions
🎙️ Podcast Editing Made Smoother Than Ever
Transcription features are tailored for podcasters and dialogue editors who need fast, reliable tools to clean up and structure episodes. You can now:
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Transcribe entire interviews or episodes in seconds
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Edit audio by selecting words in the transcript
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Remove filler words, stutters, and tangents visually
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Create accurate show notes and captions from the exported transcript
Pro Tools’ new speech editing brings it closer to tools like Descript or Riverside—without leaving your DAW.
🎬 Quick Tutorial: How to Edit Podcast Audio by Selecting Words in a Transcript
1. Generate or Import a Transcript
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Select your audio clip in the timeline.
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Go to the Script window (found under Window > Script).
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If there's no script, click “Generate Transcript” or drag in a transcript file (.txt or .pdf).
2. Open the Script Window
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Make sure the Script window is visible.
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You’ll see a text transcript of the audio, synced word-for-word with timecode.
3. Select Words to Edit
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Click and drag to highlight any words or phrases in the script.
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As you select, the matching audio on the timeline is also highlighted.
4. Cut, Copy, Delete or Move Audio
You can now:
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Press Delete to remove the selected audio.
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Press Command+C / Command+V (Mac) or Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V (Windows) to copy/paste it elsewhere.
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Use Command+X / Ctrl+X to cut.
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Or drag and drop the selected phrase to reorder it (script-based editing).
🎧 How Pro Tools Compares to Descript and Riverside
| FEATURE | PRO TOOLS 2025.6 | DESCRIPT | RIVERSIDE |
| Text-Based Audio Editing | ✅ Transcription lanes directly in the DAW | ✅ Core editing method | ✅ Basic word removal/edit |
| Speech-to-Text Transcription | ✅ Local AI, no internet required | ✅ Cloud-based | ✅ Cloud-based |
| Audio Mixing & Mastering Tools | ✅ Full DAW control with plugins, automation, routing | 🚫 Basic level only | 🚫 Limited to leveling and export presets |
| Remote Recording Capability | 🚫 Not built-in | 🚫 Not built-in | ✅ Multi-track remote guests |
| Media Library Integration | ✅ Splice integration inside Pro Tools | ✅ Limited stock sound support | 🚫 No sample/music integration |
| Best For | 🎧 Professional podcasters, post-production | ✍️ Quick editing, content creators | 📡 Remote recording and fast publishing |
🎧 Splice Sample Integration for Theme Beds and Transitions
Avid now integrates Splice directly into Pro Tools, allowing you to search, preview, and drop loops or one-shots right into your session.
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Browse royalty-free content from Splice inside your DAW
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Search with Sound to find matching audio content
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Drag and drop sounds instantly into your timeline or sampler
✅ How to Get Started
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Update Pro Tools via Avid Link or your Avid.com account
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Download the Speech-to-Text engine (separate installer)
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Enable transcription lanes from the View menu
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Start editing using text, or export your transcript for docs and scripts
📈 Why It Matters for Podcasters and Editors
| Typical Problems in Podcast Editing | Pro Tools 2025.6 Solution |
| Searching long interviews manually | Searchable, clickable transcript |
| Removing “uhs” and “ums” | Edit by text—fast and visual |
| Adding music or effects easily | Use Splice directly inside Pro Tools |
| Creating transcripts and show notes | Export to text or CSV instantly |
| Protecting confidential recordings | 100% local AI, no cloud needed |
🚀 Final Thoughts
Pro Tools 2025.6 is a major leap forward for podcast production and audio storytelling. By merging transcription and editing, and adding rich sample discovery via Splice, Avid has transformed how creators work with voice.
About the Author
ProMedia Training is the industry’s leading provider of Avid Pro Tools Certification and audio production training. As an official Avid Training Partner, ProMedia offers live online and in-person classes for music producers, engineers, and podcast professionals.
For Podcast Audio Editing Training
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