Apple GarageBand

Apple has updated GarageBand for iPad to version 1.0.1.

New in Version 1.0.1:

• Support for audio output over AirPlay, Bluetooth devices and HDMI with the Apple Digital AV Adapter.

• Import of AIFF, WAV, CAF audio files and Apple Loops (16 bit, 44.1 kHz).

• Allows copy and paste of audio from supported apps into GarageBand.

• Addresses occurrences of GarageBand freezing while playing Smart Instruments.

• Improves overall stability and addresses a number of minor issues.

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.

GarageBand for Mac turns your Mac into a simple anytime, anywhere recording studio. It's the easiest way to create, perform and record your own music on a Mac whether you're an accomplished player or just wish you were a rock star.

Key features:

• Record with any USB or MIDI keyboard, guitar or microphone.

• Mix your track using professional effects and settings.

• Use thousands of included pre-recorded loops to add "virtual musicians".

• Make your guitar sound like it's playing through your favorite vintage amp.

GarageBand for iPad turns your iPad into a collection of Touch Instruments and a full-featured recording studio — so you can make music anywhere you go. Use Multi-Touch gestures to play pianos, organs, guitars, drums, and basses on your iPad. They sound and play like their counterparts, but let you do things you could never do on a real instrument.