Apple today updated its MacBook Pro line of notebooks with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, memory up to 4GB, and high-speed graphics in a lightweight, aluminum enclosure that is just one-inch thin. The new MacBook Pro is available in 15-inch models with a new mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display and a 17-inch model with an optional high-resolution display. All models include a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing on-the-go, Apple's MagSafe(R) Power Adapter, and built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.

The new MacBook Pro models are now shipping and will be available through the Apple Store, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

BIAS, Inc. announced that SoundSoap Pro - the highly acclaimed noise reduction and restoration plug-in for Mac and Windows - has been updated to version 1.2 and features 100% native compatibility with Apple's Power PC and Intel-based Macs while also offering support for Windows XP and Vista.

BIAS SoundSoap Pro 1.2 is available now through the worldwide network of authorized BIAS dealers and distributors at a suggested retail price of $599 US.

Apogee Electronics Corporation announced today that Symphony Mobile is now shipping worldwide through authorized dealers and distributors. Symphony Mobile is the first professional, state-of-the art native audio workstation designed specifically for Apple's MacBook Pro.

Symphony Mobile features all of the performance, quality and value of Apogee's Symphony PCI-Express card, with up to 32 channels of I/O, and less than 1.6 milliseconds of latency at 96K, in a portable form factor.

M-Audio has announced a series of 31 free video tutorials designed to help users master every aspect of the company's Torq DJ software. The Torq Tutorial video series encompasses a diverse array of topics to support users of all levels. The first videos explain Torq Conectiv and Torq Xponent setup, the Torq Browser, Auto BPM mapping, QuickCue points, looping, built-in effects, MIDI mapping, VST FX, speed and key adjustment, and Snapshots. Later videos explore the Sampler, synchronization, recording the Master Output, External Control, AMPutate mode, using the Line Input, Pitch/Key Lock with External Control, the Mixer, cueing assignment, microphone recording, and QWERTY keyboard functions.

M-Audio's free Torq video tutorials can be viewed at :

IK Multimedia has released version 2.1 of Sonic Reality's Sonik Synth 2, providing compatibility with Mac Intel Systems plus several other enhancements.

Changes :

- Universal Binary.
- Standalone version.
- Improved Stretch algorithm.
- Improved Pitch/Shift and Time/Stretch algorithms.
- BPM Syncable LFOs.
- Smoother MIDI CC response.
- Improved load time when loading instruments.
- Improved search function reliability.
- Pro Tools 7.x fully compliant.
- Improved Audio Units compatibility.
- 16 Stereo outputs.
- Compatible with VST 2.4 hosts, such as Cubase 4 and Live 6.
- Updated Combi presets (Sonik Synth 2.1 will install a new Combi set automatically).

This update is free for all registered owners. For more information, please visit their web site.