SmartSound has posted new video tutorial showing a new royalty free music workflow for Final Cut Pro users. SmartSound's Sonicfire Pro 5.5 Scoring Edition with the Final Cut Pro Plug-in enables editors to make music fit between markers in a Final Cut Pro sequence.

In addition to automatic custom lengths, SmartSound enables control of the music arrangement and instrument mix for a highly customized end result. All of these features are available in a fast roundtrip workflow that allows unlimited fine-tuning of the music without the need to save any project files in Sonicfire Pro.

This video tutorial was created by Larry Jordan, a Final Cut Studio experts. You can find the tutorial at http://blip.tv/file/3619521 .

Canon (http://www.usa.canon.com) has addressed the growing need for on-the-go image capture solutions among Mac users with the introduction of the imageFORMULA P-150M “Scan-tini” personal scanner.

Utilizing the same technology and compact footprint in the original P-150 scanner, the imageFORMULA P-150M allows for quick connectivity and set up time via a single USB port that also serves as a power source from the attached computer. The embedded Canon CaptureOnTouch software lets Mac users start scanning without installing drivers or additional applications while also routing scan information directly to Evernote, a service for saving and organizing content across desktop, mobile and web devices.

Additional functionality is provided by a TWAIN driver for easy hardware integration with third-party Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software, according to Jim Rosetta, vice president and general...

LapWorks has announced the US$34.95 iPad Recliner from LapWorks (http://www.laptopdesk.net). The stand adjusts to a variety of settings that allow you to enjoy the view of the tablet hands free. You can watch movies, read through a news article, or enjoy some videos on YouTube when you let the iPad Recliner help elevate your experience to the next level.

Plus, with this iPad accessory, you can use your iPad on your desk, coffee table, or any other space you’d like to work in. It offers the ability to elevate your iPad to almost nine inches; you can adjust the slant of the tablet so that it’s easier to see.

The iPad Recliner sports rubber cushion rest for the foot of the iPad to keep your device safe from slipping, vibration, and other damage. Also, with the turn of a knob, the stand will adjust to your specific settings for a personalized fit and feel.

DTP Tools has released Layer Groups 2.0 plug-in (http://www.dtptools.com/layergroups), which more than doubles the feature set of the previous version. The plug-in is Adobe Creative Suite 5 ready.

Layer Groups 2.0 adds: listing of objects in the layer on current spread; listing of objects in the layer in the document; and importing layers including structure and content from other documents. Also, users can enjoy the listing and naming of objects within a layer introduced in CS5 in any InDesign version from CS up with additional settings filtering objects for spread or document.

Upgrades to Layer Groups 2.0 from any previous version of Layer Groups and InDesign is free. For new users the cost is US$40 per license. A demo is available for download.

HighPoint Technologies (http://www.highpoint-tech.com/) has announced the RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gbs host adapter for the Mac Pro. The company says it's the industry’s first PCI-Express Gen 2.0 x4 host adapter with quad independent 6Gb/s eSATA connections.

The RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s for Mac supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and JBOD for performance and data protection. RAID 0 and 10 boost performance with striping technology and RAID 1 protects data from a single drive failure with mirroring technology. RAID 5 delivers performance and protection against a failed drive.

The RocketRAID Quad eSATA 6Gb/s for Mac is compatible with all generations of Intel-based Mac Pro platforms. The PCI-Express Gen 2.0 x4 bus connector is upward compatible with x8 and x16 slots and also backward compatible to PCI-Express Gen 1.0 slots. Hard drive compatibility includes support for SATA 3.0, 2.0. It's...

Sennheiser Communications (http://www.sennheiserusa.com) has introduced the US$79.95 EZX 60 mobile Bluetooth headset. It has digital noise cancellation and connects to any Bluetooth-enabled phone.

The EZX 60 features the latest Bluetooth 2.1 wireless technology. This advanced protocol ensures outside interference won’t spoil the EZX 60’s sharp sound -- while at the same time eliminating unsightly wires which could get in the way of your hair or outfit, according to the folks at Sennheiser.

The EZX 60 weighs 0.4 ounces and is equipped with a soft ear hook. You flip and rotate it to effortlessly switch between wearing the headset on your right or left ear, without the need to carry around a second ear hook. The EZX 60 purportedly delivers up to 7.5 hours of phone conversations and up to 300 hours of standby time.

Here are the latest iPhone/iPod touch/iPod/iPad apps announced. You can find 'em at the Apple App Store (http://www.itunes.com/appstore).

Kelley Blue Book, a provider of new and used car information, has announced the free, interactive kbb.com app, which provides iPhone users with the Kelley Blue Book Values and crucial information to negotiate with dealers on the spot. With this app, users will find both new and used-car values, including MSRP, Invoice, New Car Blue Book, Certified Pre-Owned, Suggested Retail, Private Party and Trade-In Values.

Musicnotes.com, a digital sheet music retailer and publisher, has launched the Musicnotes Sheet Music Viewer app for the iPad. The free app enables musicians to instantly connect their Musicnotes.com digital sheet music library with their iPad.

Pedala Games has released Stunt...

Sprint's Chief Financial Officer Robert Brust recently told investors that the company had seen the worst of its problems and things are looking up, reports "Information Week" (http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2010/05/sprint_says_pr...). What's especially interesting is that he also lamented the (lack of) impact of the Palm Pre and said Sprint would love to be an iPhone carrier.

"The Pre didn't work out as well as we hoped," he said. Brust said Palm's supply issues were part of the problem, and that, concerning the iPhone, "we'd love to have it."
Brust did note that this was unlikely at this point in time, notes "Information Week."

Which is too bad. In December Thomas Weisel analyst Doug Reid added Sprint to his list of potential iPhone carriers in the US. In a note to...

Enhance Technology (http://www.enhance-tech.com) has released the EnhanceRAID E400 FR desktop storage series. It's the next generation cable-less 4-Bay USB, Firewire and eSATA combo RAID storage arrays designed for 3.5-inch SATA HDDs.
 
Its LCD keypad control panel provides system information and status at a glance; no additional management software is needed. The EnhanceRAID E400 FR desktop RAID system sports enterprise grade cable-less design, field replaceable controller, and hot-swappable components, provides true hardware RAID-5 data protection and flexibility with built-in multiple host connectivity.
 
The EnhanceRAID E400 FR features hot-swappable HDD drive trays with protective key locks, cable-less and modularized design and 80 Plus energy efficient power supply. It will be available through authorized dealers worldwide starting later this month, which includes a standard...

Nova media (http://www.novamedia.de) has updated Launch2net Premium, its 3G connection manager with the ability to share your Mac's 3G connection with iPads and other devices. Version 2.0.1 offers support for modems from ZTE, improves the french translation and contains bug fixes.

Launch2net Premium can replace different connection managers from network operators and modem manufacturers, making a mobile online experience much more enjoyable, says Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. Using the integrated Mobile Hub, the 3G connection can instantly be shared with iPads, iPod touches and other WLAN capable devices, he adds. Besides the ability to establish a 3G connection with most modems and most network operators, launch2net Premium offers a full fledged SMS text message manager as well as a statistics.

Launch2net Premium 2.0.1 is available today for download at nova media's web site. It's...

Comm-Unity Networking Systems has released MMScript 1.1.2, an update of the FileMaker plug-in to trigger and schedule scripts. It's compatible with FileMaker Pro 8.5 on Mac OS X (both PowerPC and Intel systems) and Windows.

MMScript allows you to create a whole calendar of events. You can trigger a script in the present or at any time in the future. For example, you can set up a script to trigger in five minutes or five days. In addition to one time events, you can schedule recurring events. Version 1.1.2 fixes some bugs.

A 30-day demo version can be downloaded from the MMScript product page (http://www.cnsplug-ins.com/products.htm?product=mmscript). A single user license for MMScript is US$35. Version 1.1.2 is a free update for registered users.

Publicspace.net has updated The Big Mean Folder Machine (http://www.publicspace.net/BigMeanFolderMachine/), a file/folder management utility for Mac OS X, to version 2.0.7. The new delivers improved handling of missing EXIF information during the batch folder creation stage.

BMFM is a a tool for those who work with large file collections, including digital photographers, content creation, post-production, system administrators, and other creative professionals. Featuring an copying engine, The Big Mean Folder Machine walks you through each decision. BMFM also resolves name conflicts automatically. You can unify entire file collections from various locations into a single folder. Or, alternatively, you can split files into several folders based on a range of criteria.

BMFM is Universal Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. It...