High End Systems Hog 4 OS Data Sheet

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Hog 4 OS

New Features

User Kinds

Access fixture functions faster by creating smaller customizable
wheelsets that are available directly from the “H” keys on the front panel.

All New Rate Wheel

The Hog 4’s continuous rate wheel is completely new and provides a
quick and easy way to make temporary playback and/or effect rate
adjustments on the fly. If you like your rate adjustment you can quickly
store it into the list with Pig + Restore.

Improved Wheelset Editor

A simpler and more intuitive drag and drop user interface with a
searchable list of functions allowing you to edit wheelsets more quickly.

Improved DP8000 Upgrade Process from the Console

DP8000s that are on the network and need a software upgrade now show
up in the network window under “needs upgrade” aggregate header. This
is much less intrusive than the pop up dialogue method of Hog 3.

DP8000 Supports Timecode Input

The DP8000 now supports timecode input. Up to 8 USB LTC widgets can
be plugged into the DP8000. Each input is considered an “index” and can
be used to bring up to 8 unique timecode clocks into the Hog 4OS control
system through the DP8000.

Console Supports Multiple LTC Widgets

The console now supports up to 8 USB LTC widgets. Each input is
considered an “index” and can be used to bring up to 8 unique timecode
clocks into the Hog 4OS control system through the console.

All New Timecode Toolbar

The timecode toolbar features a larger clock display, a new regenerate
frames display, and a simpler set of simulate timecode tools.

“All” Key

The “all” selects all the fixtures that are part of a greater selection in the
active editor. This replaces the need to hold back and press next as was
the case on Hog 3.

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Trackball Ring

A scroll handler when the trackball is in pointer mode and an assignable
function wheel when the trackball is in POS (ball) mode.

Unified Fixture Library

Say goodbye to fixture library merging and uncommon libraries. Now all
of the released fixture profiles live in a single easy to browse fixture
library that is installed with the software.

Dynamic Selection of Fixture Library for fixture scheduling

The fixture scheduler now allows you to add fixtures from any installed
fixture library on the desk, eliminating the need to merge fixture libraries
into your show file. This is very convenient when adding fixtures from
“one-off” library files delivered by High End on the FTP site.

Improved display of Chases on the Playback Bar

When a list is activated as a chase the fade times no longer disappear as
they did on Hog 3. Instead a simple and unobtrusive bpm value is
displayed at the bottom of the master next to the word “chase”.
Additionally, the fade times properly change to green text and count
down the cross-fades of a running chase.

Open Sound Control

Users can now receive and send playback messages using the modern
Open Sound Control protocol over the HogNet network. Hog 4 supports
receiving hardware messages such as button presses and fader control as
well as also receiving midi notes over OSC. (faders and encoders not
supported on Hog 4PC)

Fader Control through Midi Control Messages

Users can now send midi control messages into the Hog 4 OS to control
the grandmaster as well as the first 10 faders on the console. (not
supported on Hog 4PC).

Midi Note Control of Encoders/Wheels

Users can now manipulate their console’s front panel encoders and
various wheels using midi notes. (not supported on Hog 4PC)

More Soft Keys (toolbar buttons)

Hog 4 Console and Hog 4PC has 16 soft keys/toolbar buttons (Hog 3 only
had twelve). This allows for a greater number of views and window
control buttons.