Apple has issued an update for users of its professional video- and audio-production suite, Final Cut Studio. Available exclusively to the Mac OS, Final Cut Studio applications have received improvements via the Pro Applications Update 2009-01, a revision to Final Cut Studio (2009). According to Apple, Final Cut Pro 7.0.1, Motion 4.0.1, Soundtrack Pro 3.0.1, Color 1.5.1, and Compressor 3.5.1 are included in the package.

As usual, the Mac maker uses the Support / Downloads section of its website to outline the contents of the Pro Applications Update 2009-01, as well as the changes brought by the new releases.

About Pro Applications Update 2009-01

Pro Applications Update 2009-01 is a revision to Final Cut Studio (2009).

This update includes Final Cut Pro 7.0.1, Motion 4.0.1, Soundtrack Pro 3.0.1, Color 1.5.1, and Compressor 3.5.1.

The software addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

Requirements to install all Final Cut Studio applications include a Mac computer with an Intel processor, as well as the following specs and software:

- 1GB of RAM (2GB of RAM recommended when working with compressed HD and uncompressed SD sources; 4GB of RAM recommended when working with uncompressed HD sources);
- ATI or NVIDIA graphics processor (integrated Intel graphics processors not supported);
- 128MB of VRAM;
- Display with 1280-by-800 resolution or higher;
- Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later;
- QuickTime 7.6.2 or later;
- DVD drive for installation;
- 4GB of disk space required to install all applications (Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Color, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, Cinema Tools, and Apple Qmaster);
- 46GB of disk space required for optional content;
- 9GB for DVD Studio Pro content;
- 7GB for Motion templates;
- 22GB for audio content;
- 8GB for LiveFonts.

To download the Pro Applications Update 2009-01, sign in with your Apple ID, and enter your Final Cut Studio serial number.

Download Pro Applications Update (Free)