Here are the most important updates and features you should know:
Major Product Releases (Early 2026)
- Eleven v3 (Expressive): Now generally available, this is their most advanced model. It solves the “robotic” feel by allowing for emotional tagging. You can now use bracket commands like
[whispering],[shouting], or[sigh of relief]to direct the performance.
- ElevenLabs Studio 3.0: A comprehensive workflow suite. It’s no longer just about generating a single clip; you can now combine voiceovers, AI-generated background music, and sound effects on a visual timeline, and even upload video assets directly to sync them.
- Scribe v2: A major update to their transcription tool, supporting over 90 languages with record-breaking accuracy and real-time capabilities.
The “ElevenAgents” Pivot
ElevenLabs is heavily pushing into Conversational AI. This is particularly relevant if you’re looking to automate customer interactions for your websites:
- Interactive Voice Agents: You can build bots that listen and talk back in real-time with ultra-low latency (around 75ms).
- Knowledge Integration: You can feed these agents your own PDFs, blog posts, or website links so they “know” your business.
- Expressive Mode: A new feature for agents that allows them to change their tone dynamically—for example, becoming more calm and reassuring if a customer sounds frustrated.
New Capabilities & Technical Updates
- Voice Library Marketplace: You can now license your Professional Voice Clone (PVC) to the marketplace and earn commissions when others use it.
- Expanded Formats: Support for ultra-lossless quality and various WAV formats (up to 48kHz) is now standard for Pro tiers.
- Omnichannel Support: Agents can now be deployed via phone (telephony), web widgets, and even integrated into platforms like WhatsApp and Zendesk.
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