ETC Releases Hog V5.0.1 Software

ETC is pleased to announce the release of Hog version 5.0.1, the latest update to the powerful Hog software platform. This release is the first version 5 software recommended for all Hog users, including those operating Hog 4 consoles.

Introduced earlier this year, Hog v5.0.0 brought support for the latest generation of Hog consoles – the Tour Hog, Stage Hog, Flex Hog, and Gig Hog – which are now shipping worldwide. These new consoles combine the familiar Hog workflow with updated industrial design, modern hardware, and enhanced flexibility to meet the needs of today’s lighting professionals.

The refreshed user interface, introduced in v5.0.0, is flatter, bolder, and more modern, providing a cleaner and more intuitive programming experience. It also includes the new Master Ranges function, which replaces the previous Playback Bar Docking feature. Master Ranges simplifies console configuration and wing connectivity by eliminating the need to ‘dock’ a playback bar to a wing before use, streamlining setup for programmers and operators.

Behind the scenes, the completely new database architecture, introduced in v5.0.0, improves performance for multi-console systems and enhances data handling across the platform. Hog v5.0.1 brings further refinements and optimizations, including improvements to the user interface when running on Hog 4 consoles, ensuring a seamless experience across both the latest and legacy hardware.

As the Hog platform continues to evolve, Hog v5 software supports HPU processors exclusively. The legacy High End Systems DMX Processor 8000 (DP8K) hardware, which was discontinued in 2020, is no longer supported.  ETC is offering a DP8K exchange program for users looking to upgrade – providing a substantial discount on a new HPU in exchange for an existing DP8K unit. For more details, contact your local ETC dealer.

With Hog v5.0.1, ETC continues its commitment to delivering reliable performance, intuitive control, and long-term support for lighting professionals around the world.

For more information about Hog v5.0.1, see the release notes.