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All Hog 4 OS Software Versions

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The most recent release can be found on the Hog 4 product page.

The table below lists every version of Hog 4 OS since v2.0.0 and its corresponding release date.

You can click the software version to download the release notes for that version

Software does not have to be installed in order, software versions can be skipped if you are updating software on a desk. 

Version
(click for release notes)

 Release Date Key Enhancements Show File Compatibility Library Compatibility Software Download Upgrade or Full Install?

4.2.1

b3764

 November 5th 2024
  • HPU DMX Board Fix
  • Bug Fixes

Forward: 

N/A (Latest Release)

Backward: 

4.0.0>4.2.0

 V5 Fixture Library Full Install Required

4.2.0

b3753

 August 20th, 2024
  • Fixture Builder Support for Compound Fixtures
  • Security Key Issue
  • Support import of CuePoint XML for lists
  • Bug Fixes

Forward: 

4.2.1

Backward: 

4.0.0>4.1.0

 V5 Fixture Library

Full Install Required

4.1.0

b3728

 May 28th, 2024
  • Show Import /Export
  • Colour Picker:Simplified SPD View
  • Timecode Frame Rate for Lists
  • Optimize Palettes
  • Bug Fixes

Forward: 

4.2.0>4.2.1

Backward: 

4.0.0

 V5 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 4.0.0

All other versions require a full install

4.0.0

b3673

 March 12th, 2024 
  • Color Handling
  • Colour Picker
  • Colour Mix Preview in Editors and Output Window
  • Record Defaults
  • MIDI Map Test and Mute
  • Fixture Builder Enhancements

Forward:

4.1.0>4.2.1

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V5 Fixture Library Full Install Required

3.21.2

b3662

 January 21st, 2025
  • Log file Issue

Forward: 

(File can be exported to v4.1.0+)

Backward: 

3.14>3.21.1

 V4 Fixture Library

Full Install Required

3.21.1

b3657

 August 20th, 2024
  • Security Key Issue

Forward: 

3.21.2

(File can be exported to v4.1.0+)

Backward: 

3.14>3.21.2

 V4 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.20.0 or 3.21.0

All other versions require a full install

3.21.0

b3640

 May 28th, 2024
  • Show Import /Export
  • Change Type: Clone Per Type Palettes
  • Timecode Frame Rate for Lists

 

Forward: 

3.21.1>3.21.2

(File can be exported to v4.1.0+)

Backward: 

3.14>3.20.0

 V4 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.20.0

All other versions require a full install

3.20.0

b3569

 January 15th, 2024
  • Support for HPU Motherboard Revision
  • Linux Kernel upgrade to Bullseye
  • Space added between masters in Virtual Wing Window
  • OSC Bundle changes

Forward: 

3.21.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.14.0 > 3.19.1

 V4 Fixture Library

Full Install Required

3.19.1

b3500

 April 18th, 2023
  • User Scalable Virtual Front Panel
  • Encoder Wheel Buttons added to the Virtual Front Panel
  • "Panel Always on Top" option added to Hog 4 PC Virtual Front Panel
  • Virtual Wing Window Overhaul
  • Gadget II v2 Support

Forward: 

3.20.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.14.0 > 3.19.0

 V4 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.16.0, 3.17.0, 3.17.1. or 3.19.0

All other versions require a full install

3.19.0

b3460

 December 6th, 2022
  • Windows 11 Support
  • Auto Update New Effect Off Rules
  • CITP Support for Hippo 4.6
  • Close All Windows Keyboard Shortcut
  • Hog 4 PC Front Panel now scales
  • Internal DMX Widget v2 - HPU

Forward: 

3.19.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.14.0 > 3.17.1

 V4 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.16.0, 3.17.0, or 3.17.1

All other versions require a full install

3.17.1

b3363

 February 23rd, 2022
  • CITP support for Arkaos Media Master 6
  • Gadget II Firmware is no longer updated using Hog 4 PC or a console
  • Bug fixes

Forward: 

3.19.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.14.0 > 3.17.0

 V4 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available  if currently running 3.16.0 or 3.17.0

All other versions require a full install

3.17.0

b3327

 November 8th, 2021
  • Hold Pig to Open Lists / Scenes Options Window from Directory
  • Master Window Title Bar Improvements
  • Last Cue Comment Macro Displayed in List Directory (sheet view)
  • Page + Release
  • User Fields Added to Master Window for Lists / Scenes
  • Plot Window Centerline Color
  • Cue Only Icon
  • Parameter Knockout Using Backspace + Fixture
  • Auto Update Enhancement

Forward: 

3.17.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.14.0 > 3.16.0

 V4 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available  if currently running 3.16.0

All other versions require a full install

3.16.0

b3306

 October 4th, 2021
  • Multi-Touch
  • New Help Manual Featuring Search
  • USB Support for ETC Gateways
  • OSC Improvements
  • QT5 Upgrade
  • Last version to support Hog 3 X-Wing

Forward: 

3.17.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.14.0 > 3.15.1

 V4 Fixture Library Full Install Required

3.15.1

b3142

 April 13, 2021
  • Bug Fixes

Forward: 

3.16.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.14.0 > 3.15.0

 V4 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.14.0 or 3.15.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.15.0

b3121

 Jan 25, 2021
  • User configurable MIDI maps
  • Improved Access to MIDI Windows
  • Effect Tap Tempo and Beats
  • New Keyboard Shortcuts

Forward: 

3.15..1>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.14.0

 V4 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.14.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.14.0

b3042

 Oct 6, 2020
  • Support for new consoles
  • New Start Screen
  • Start processor option
  • Linear universes and processor output mappings
  • Hog 4 PC gains free control of faders and encoders via MIDI and OSC

Forward: 

3.16.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V4 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.13.1

b2885

 Jan 28, 2020
  • Adds compliance with new California Laws in 2020

Forward: 

3.14.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.9.0 > 3.13.0

 V4 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.13.0

b2862

 Sept 30, 2019
  • Place shapes into plots
  • Place show items into plots
  • Plot object resizing
  • Plot Snap-to-grid feature
  • Support for multiple MIDI hardware devices

Forward: 

3.13.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.9.0 > 3.12.0

 V4 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.12.0

b2351

 April 23, 2019
  • Gadget II and ETCnomad Key support
  • CITP Visualizer Stream support for Capture 2019
  • Fixture Builder XML Import & Export
  • Custom lock screen image
  • Unverified Fixture Types

Forward: 

3.13.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.9.0 > 3.11.0

 V4 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.11.0

b2117

 Feb 18, 2019
  • Hog 4-18 console support
  • Hog 4 PC support for 12 universes
  • Current cue indication in cue list window
  • New fixture icon and sizes for plots
  • Plot window export
  • Last version to support Windows 7 and Windows 8

Forward: 

3.12.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.9.0 > 3.10.0

 V4 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.10.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.10.0

b1809

 Dec 19, 2018
  • Virtual Wings
  • Dynamic playback bar docking
  • Group masters in background
  • Compound Fixture explode

Forward: 

3.11.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.9.0

 V4 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.9.0

b1704

 Aug 21, 2018
  • Greater external touchscreen and USB midi device compatibility
  • New Full Install procedure
  • Master control sets
  • New fixture builder
  • External monitor orientation

Forward: 

3.10.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V4 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.8.0

b1577

 Feb 8, 2018
  • External monitor/touchscreen enabled for Hedge Hog 4 and Hedge Hog 4N
  • Stealth color scheme
  • Touchscreen support updates

Forward: 

3.9.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.7.0>3.7.1

 V3 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.7.1

b1546

 Nov 6, 2017
  • Bug fix for views from older show files not recalled properly

Forward: 

3.8.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.7.0

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.7.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.7.0

b1543

 Oct 30, 2017
  • Icons and color coding in plots
  • Background images in plots
  • Reusable midi note comment macros
  • Buttons Across option
  • Support for new touchscreens

Forward: 

3.7.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.6.1

b1440

 April 17, 2017
  • Bug fixes

Forward: 

3.7.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.6.0

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.4.0, 3.5.0, 3.5.1, or 3.6.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.6.0

b1421

 Feb 27, 2017
  • Batches
  • Users
  • Chats
  • Group Next/Back
  • Patch import/export
  • Auto-patch
  • Effect spread
  • New playback options for scenes

Forward: 

3.6.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.4.0, 3.5.0, or 3.5.1

All other versions require a full install

v3.5.1

b1310

 Oct 14, 2016
  • Bug fixes

Forward: 

3.6.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.5.0

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.4.0 or 3.5.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.5.0

b1305

 Sept 12, 2016
  • Compound fixture scheduling
  • Direct control of video matrix switchers
  • Hog 4 PC OSC and MIDI control
  • Flash button options
  • Automatic unique user number assignments

Forward: 

3.5.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.4.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.4.0

b1243

 May 25, 2016
  • Fixture + Next/Back
  • Dot + Next/Back
  • PixelMap layer effects
  • View toolbar and Playback bar color-coding 

Forward: 

3.5.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.2.0>3.3.1

 V3 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.3.1

b1188

 March 14, 2016
  • Bug fixes

Forward: 

3.4.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.2.0>3.3.0

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 3.3.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.3.0

b1175

 Dec 14, 2015
  • Menu window
  • Patching through universes and conflicts
  • Patching with offsets
  • XML cuelist import/export
  • Improvements to PixelMap Layers

Forward: 

3.3.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.2.0>3.2.1

 V3 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.2.1

b1133

 Oct 1, 2015
  • Visualizer connectivity improvements

Forward: 

3.3.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.2.0.

 V3 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v3.2.0

b1119

 Aug 27, 2015
  • Dotted user numbers
  • Auto-palette option for note groups patching with gaps
  • Hog visualizer connectivity enhanced
  • Hoglet 4 and MiniWing 4 support
  • Windows 10 support for Hog 4 PC and Hog Visualizer Connectivity

Forward: 

3.2.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.4.0, 2.5.0, 2.6.0, 2.7.0, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, or 3.1.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.1.0

b1078

 June 24, 2015
  • Palette to Palette effects
  • Patching support for show merge

Forward: 

3.2.0>3.21.2

Backward:

3.0.0>3.0.1

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.4.0, 2.5.0, 2.6.0, 2.7.0, 3.0.0, or 3.0.1

All other versions require a full install

v3.0.1

b1056

 April 27, 2015
  • Bug fixes

Forward: 

3.1.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

3.0.0

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.4.0, 2.5.0, 2.6.0, 2.7.0, or 3.0.0

All other versions require a full install

v3.0.0

b1049

 April 15, 2015
  • Plots and pixel mapping
  • Inhibitive submaster adjustment
  • Hog 4 center wheel improvements

Forward: 

3.0.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.4.0, 2.5.0, 2.6.0, or 2.7.0

All other versions require a full install

v2.7.0

b972

 Jan 21, 2015
  • DMX Test
  • Touchscreen support for Playback Wing 4& Master Wing 4 on Hog 4 PC
  • Support for unified hardware model of Hedge Hog consoles

Forward: 

3.0.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

2.6.0

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.4.0, 2.5.0, or 2.6.0

All other versions require a full install

v2.6.0

b963

 Dec 17, 2014
  • Compress show file utility

Forward: 

2.7.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.4.0, or 2.5.0

All other versions require a full install

v2.5.0

b948

 Oct 30, 2014
  • OSC output added for function key labels

Forward: 

2.6.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.4.0

All other versions require a full install

v2.4.0

b805

 Aug 26, 2014
  • Custom preview names and images
  • Improved error handling and task reporting for CITP
  • Preview images on slot toolbar and direct entry menus
  • OSC output for command line & encoder wheel labels and values

Forward: 

2.5.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library Full Install Required

v2.3.0

b740

 June 20, 2014
  • Reporting
  • Support for 42Hz DMX output refresh rate

Forward: 

2.4.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 2.1.1, 2.1.2 or 2.2.0

All other versions require a full install

v2.2.0

b633

 April 28, 2014
  • Playback masking
  • Playback Rate & Effect Rate/Size scaling

Forward: 

2.3.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.0.0, 2.1.0, 2.1.1, or 2.1.2 

All other versions require a full install

v2.1.2

b565

 Feb 12, 2014
  • Bug fixes

Forward: 

2.2.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.0.0, 2.1.0, or 2.1.1

All other versions require a full install

v2.1.1

b556

 Feb 4, 2014
  • Directory masking options
  • Subtractive and additive masking options
  • Kind masking menu improvements

Forward: 

2.1.2>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.0.0, or 2.1.0

All other versions require a full install

v2.1.0

b524

 Dec 5, 2013
  • Hedge Hog 4 console support
  • Nano front panel added to Hog 4 PC
  • Windows 8.1 support for Hog visualizer

Forward: 

2.1.1>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library

Upgrade only available if currently running 2.0.0

All other versions require a full install

v2.0.0

b509

 Nov 5, 2013
  • Media Picker
  • Media server thumbnail previews
  • DMX channel control in DMX output window

Forward: 

2.1.0>3.21.2

Backward: 

NOT Backward Compatible

 V3 Fixture Library Full Install Required