eMedia Music has released Arobas Music's Guitar Pro 5.1, a new Mac/Win hybrid version of the multi-track tablature editor software for guitar, banjo and bass. Guitar Pro 5.1, now available for the Mac, is designed for both beginners and accomplished guitarists and can be used to improve, compose, or accompany themselves. Guitar Pro adds advanced notation features, such as drum notation, vocal notation and tablature support for any stringed instruments with four to seven strings; it can also be used for creating lead sheets, scores, or lesson sheets for students. Version 5.1 features the newest in playback technology including RSE-Realistic Sound Engine, which delivers real-time playback of scores with realistic sound samples taken from high quality guitars and real-time effects such as wah- wah. In addition, the update brings improved ASCII import/ export and a newly enhanced speed trainer. Guitar Pro 5.1 is available now for $60 and runs on Mac OS X 10.3 or later. [site not updated]