Avid have revealed some details about their plans for this year’s NAMM Show, from the latest additions to their Pro Tools, Sibelius and Venue families to the planned talks and demonstrations taking place on their booth.
Immersive, AI & Connected Creativity
Avid say that their focus for this year’s NAMM Show is to address demand for innovation in three key areas:
Immersive Audio For Studio & Stage
Pro Tools now offers integrated support for Dolby Atmos, Sony’s 360 Reality Audio and UWA Audio Vivid, with features to enable seamless mix conversion across formats within a single session. For live sound, Venue consoles support immersive systems such as FLUX SPAT, L-Acoustics L-ISA and d&b Soundscape, delivering compelling sonic experiences at scale. The addition of high density Dante support for the Venue | S6L adds the network bandwidth and routing flexibility needed to deploy high-channel-count immersive setups.
AI & Automation That Empowers Creators
Additional AI-powered tools in Pro Tools and Sibelius help automate repetitive tasks and unlock new efficiencies. Pro Tools now features Speech-to-Text analysis, SoundFlow macros and enhanced ARA plug-in support, while Sibelius users benefit from AI-powered chord symbol generation. Avid’s approach keeps creators in control, accelerating the work without compromising artistry.
A Curated Network Of Integrated Tools
An ever-expanding ecosystem of partners brings best-in-class production tools into the Pro Tools environment. Avid’s Inner Circle program, ARA plug-in support and expanded partner integrations are adding world-class third-party tools directly into creators’ workflows.
Live From The Booth
Avid’s booth will host exclusive live sessions with some of the world’s most in-demand audio engineers, producers and creators, who will share real-world workflows and artistic insights, including:
- Andrew Scheps: Mixing engineer and record producer (Adele, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Metallica, Jay-Z)
- Young Guru: Audio engineer and record producer (Jay-Z)
- Josh Gudwin: Mixing engineer (Justin Bieber and Bad Bunny)
- Leandro “Dro” Hidalgo: Record producer and audio engineer (Tyla, Wizkid)
Tech Previews
Those attending the NAMM Show 2026 can check out the latest advanced to Avid’s product range at booth 15102. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening:
Pro Tools | Music Creation
Preview advances include new MIDI Editing Mode, MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support, Track Pin and enhanced Speech-to-Text, alongside Splice integration, MIDI Playlists, and cutting-edge Inner Circle rewards tools like Triaz Player, AutoBeat Lite and Rendition Lite.
Nu·Studio | Immersive + High-End Audio
Making its first public showing at NAMM, Nu·Studio — the first modular, portable studio system designed for immersive audiovisual production — provides the setting for immersive demonstrations. Visitors can experience Dolby Atmos, Audio Vivid and 360 Reality Audio workflows in Pro Tools Ultimate with the EUCON-powered Avid S6 control surface, MTRX II / MTRX Studio, HDX and Sonarworks-powered room calibration, plus tech previews of Track Pin and expanded Speech-to-Text.
Venue | Live Sound
Get a first look at VENUE 8.1, the new E6LX engines and the addition of a high-density Dante option. See how VENUE | S6L — the industry’s only fully unified live sound platform — powers immersive live productions with support for FLUX SPAT, L-Acoustics L-ISA and d&b Soundscape, while delivering seamless Pro Tools workflows for Virtual Soundcheck and 128-channel live recording over a single Ethernet cable.
Sibelius
Preview what’s coming in Sibelius 2026, including the new Dark Theme and cross-staff beaming. Highlights from 2025 include Staff Filters, expanded stave count, streamlined activation, and instant tier switching for education and composition.
“Everything we’re showcasing at NAMM this year reflects a simple belief: creators deserve tools that move as quickly as their ideas. By enhancing workflows and deepening integration across our ecosystem, we’re helping artists, engineers and educators spend more time creating and less time managing technology — so they can focus on the moments that matter most.” - Kenna Hilburn, Chief Product Officer, Avid
