At NAB 2026, Avid showcased several Pro Tools tech previews pointing to upcoming features in a future release. These are not yet available in the current version of Pro Tools.

The previews focused on immersive audio, workflow improvements, and AI-assisted tools for post-production.

MPEG-H Support and Immersive Panner

Avid demonstrated support for MPEG-H immersive audio playback and rendering, along with a new immersive panner designed for spatial mixing.

These updates indicate continued development in Pro Tools’ immersive audio workflow.

Track Pinning

A new feature called Track Pinning was also previewed.

It allows users to pin specific tracks in large sessions to keep them visible while working through complex timelines. This is designed to improve navigation in heavy post-production projects.

Speech-to-Text Enhancements

Avid also showed updates to its speech-to-text feature, which was first introduced in Pro Tools 2025.6.

The improvements focus on better transcription accuracy and easier use of text inside the editing timeline for dialogue-based workflows.

fPost by Forte AI

A separate preview highlighted fPost, a third-party tool from Forte AI.

It helps organize AAF imports by:

• Preserving timeline structure
• Maintaining automation and timecode
• Sorting dialogue, music, and sound effects
• Improving session organization for mixing

EUCON 2026.4 Notes

According to EUCON 2026.4 release notes, some of these features are already referenced, including support for the new immersive panner and track pinning in Pro Tools Artist appsets.

This suggests that parts of these updates may arrive in a future Pro Tools 2026.4 release, although Avid has not confirmed full details.

Motion Media is an Authorized Avid Reseller

As Pro Tools continues to evolve with new immersive and AI-assisted workflows, having access to official licenses and support becomes increasingly important for professional studios and production teams.

Motion Media is an authorized Avid reseller, offering official Avid software licenses for audio production and post-production workflows.

If you’re planning to upgrade or expand your Pro Tools setup, you can explore Avid products here.