ETC - Hog4
This module allows control of playback and levels of the ETC Hog4 lighting control platform through its OSC API.
This integration works with all Hog4 consoles and PC software.
| Module Rating | |
|---|---|
| Quality of API | 2/3 |
| Implementation | 3/3 |
| Status | Early |
See the Modules Overview article for information about how Module Ratings are calculated.
Module Settings
- Hog4 Patch - Select an OSC patch (IP address) from the Module Settings.
Process Block
After creating a ETC Hog4 module, a block will be generated for it within Ctrl Suite's Process Editor for integration as part of a process flow.
Create a Process node or edit an existing one to use the block's full functionality.
Endpoints
The endpoints this module supports include:
| Endpoints | Option 1 | Option 2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Cuelist | Number [1..9999] | - | - |
| Go To Specific Cue | Cuelist Number [1..9999] | Cue Number [1..9999] | Jumps to a specific cue within a Cuelist. |
| Halt Cuelist | Cuelist Number [1..9999] | - | Halts a specific Cuelist on its current Cue. |
| Resume Halted Cuelist | Cuelist Number [1..9999] | - | Resumes a specific Cuelist from its current state. |
| Release Cuelist | Cuelist Number [1..9999] | - | Release a Cuelist. |
| Go Scene | Scene Number [1..9999] | - | Go a Scene. |
| Halt Scene | Scene Number [1..9999] | - | Halt a Scene. |
| Release Scene | Scene Number [1..9999] | - | Release a Scene. |
| Go Macro | Macro Number [1..9999] | - | Go a Macro. |
| Halt Macro | Macro Number [1..9999] | - | Halt a Macro. |
| Release Macro | Release Number [1..9999] | - | Release a Macro. |
| Trackball Position Mode | POS Mode [On/Off] | - | Remotely Set the trackball position mode. |
| Set Trackball Position | X position [1..255] | Y position [1..255] | Remotely set the X & Y position of the trackball. |
| Grand Master Fader | Intensity [0..255] | - | Remotely set the grand master level. |
| Main Encoder Wheels | Encoder [1/2/3/4/5] | Position [-20..20] | Remotely set an encoder position. |
| Rate Wheel | Position [-20..20] | Remotely set a rate using the rate wheel. | |
| I-Wheel | Position [-20..20] | - | Remotely set an intensity level using the intensity wheel. |
| Front Panel Key Commands | Key [Select] | Button Position [Up/Down] | Emulate pressing buttons on the frontpannel when triggered. |
Note: The ETC Hog4 OSC API implementation is unidirectional only.
Troubleshooting:
- Ensure that Hog4's OSC input port matches the OSC port defined in Ctrl Suites OSC patch.
Additional Resources
- Electronic Theatre Controls website
- When using OSC, ON LX reccomends the use of a wired network as opposed to WiFi wherever possible, for further advice surrounding UDP based protocols see this article.