Apple unveiled the second generation iPod(R) mini line with a new 4GB model priced at just $199 and a new 6GB model with 50 percent more storage priced at $249. Both iPod mini models feature increased battery life of up to 18 hours, USB charging and an ultra-portable, lightweight design available in four colors.

Clavia announces that a public beta version 1.30 of its Nord Modular G2 editing software is now available, and features : separate Patc mode and performance mode, and improved Patch browser.

Minimonsta by GMedia Music offers all the familiar features you would associate with the legendary Minimoog. Three oscillators with Triangle, Saw-Triangle, Sawtooth, Square, Wide Pulse and Narrow Pulse (Oscillator 3 replaces for Osc 1 & 2's triangle wave with a Reverse triangle waveform). Two attack, decay and release envelopes for filter and amplitude envelopes, as well as the famous Mini decay switch for longer release times.

The demo version of Minimonsta is available in VST, RTAS and AU versions in MM softwares section.

Classic Organ Works has announced the availability of its second wireless MIDI product, MIDIjet Pro, first previewed at NAMM 2005. MIDIjet Pro features an external antenna and a more powerful transmitter than its predecessor, permitting wireless connections up to 500 ft apart. Up to 31 wireless MIDI connections can be made in the same environment. Using MIDIjet, musicians can connect any two pieces of MIDI gear without cumbersome cables. It is designed to replace standard MIDI cables in situations where cables restrict performer mobility, are visually unpleasant, or awkward to connect.

MIDIjet Pro is available for purchase direct from Classic Organ Works for US$395

Elemental Audio Systems today announced the release of Finalis, the latest addition to its line of audio plug-ins. Finalis is a brick wall limiter which features 3 limiting algorithms, stereo and mono, supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz and multi-processor compatible . Supporting the RTAS, VST, and Audio Unit (AU) audio plug-in formats, Finalis is compatible with a range of Mac host applications.

Finalis has a retail price of $159, but is available for an introductory price of $139 until April 14, 2005.