According to ElevenLabs (@elevenlabsio), the SB-1 Soundboard has been upgraded to support the new SFX v2 model, delivering higher quality AI-generated sound effects and seamless looping capabilities for ambient audio presets. The update also introduces MIDI support, allowing users to integrate the soundboard into professional audio workflows and live performance setups. These features position the SB-1 Soundboard as a powerful tool for content creators, musicians, and game developers seeking high-quality, AI-powered audio customization. The practical business impact lies in enhanced productivity, improved sound design, and broader adoption in entertainment and media production sectors (source: ElevenLabs, Twitter, September 2, 2025).

According to @elevenlabsio, ElevenLabs has garnered support from leading venture capital firms including ICONIQ Capital, a16z, Sequoia, Y Combinator, Entrepreneur First, and Antler Global. This backing highlights a strong vote of confidence in ElevenLabs’ AI-driven voice technology, which is rapidly transforming content creation, customer service, and accessibility solutions across industries. The involvement of these high-profile investors signals significant business opportunities in the generative AI voice space, especially as enterprise and media sectors increasingly adopt AI-powered audio solutions (Source: @elevenlabsio, August 12, 2025).