Mac users with a well developed musical side should be glad to learn that Apple has updated not only its media playing programs, but also its music production application, GarageBand. Version 5.0.2 is provided as a free software update that addresses compatibility issues, while improving overall stability. It also delivers minor bug fixes.

As usual, details about GarageBand 5.0.2 are available on Apple's Support section, where the Mac maker reveals that “This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues.” Speaking about the addressed bugs in particular, Apple reveals that there are two situations where problems could occur in earlier GarageBand versions, namely when purchasing experience for Artist Lessons in the GarageBand Lesson Store, and while accessing installed Jam Packs in the loop browser.

The Cupertino-based Mac maker claims that GarageBand 5.0.2 the update is recommended for all users of GarageBand '09. Furthermore, the update is required so that users can continue accessing and downloading lessons via the Lesson Store.

Posted June 1, 2009, GarageBand 5.0.2 is 108MB in size and requires Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later. The latest available version of Mac OS X (Leopard) is 10.5.7. Supported languages for GarageBand 5.0.2 include Deutsch, English, Français, Español, Italiano, Nederlands, Dansk, Norsk Bokmål, Polski, Português, Português Brasileiro, Pусский, Suomi, Svensk.

Mac users can update to the latest version of GarageBand either via their Macs' Software Updaters or by downloading the standalone installer package using the link below.

1 - By updating GarageBand via their Mac's built-in updater, users must choose Apple Menu -> Software Update, select the appropriate update from the list and hit install.

2 - The second method described involves manually downloading the GarageBand 5.0.2 update. As soon as the download is finished, double click the disk image icon, then double click the resulted installer package and follow the on-screen instructions.

Download GarageBand 5.0.2 Update (Free)