Apple updates GarageBand to v5.1 and releases ProKit 5.0

Apple has updated GarageBand to v5.1. This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues.

The issues addressed include:

• GarageBand track effects and Audio Units can now be added to a guitar track.
• Improved support for Apogee audio interfaces.
• Faster switching to full screen in Magic GarageBand.
• Improved access to audio monitoring settings.

Apple also recently released ProKit 5.0 for Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5). This update improves general user interface reliability for Apple's professional applications and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Aperture, Final Cut Express HD, Soundtrack, Logic Pro and Logic Express.