Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) has announced the latest addition to Hog hardware, the HPU+. This new and improved hybrid processor can act either as a rack-mounted console or as a DMX Processor connected to another Hog family console product.

A simplified mechanical design makes the HPU+ easier to service and more road-ready than ever before. The IO on the rear panel has also been updated to align with new Hog consoles, including etherCON connectors, opticalCON Duo fiber optic connectivity, a built in LTC/SMPTE connection, and TRUE1 TOP power input.

According to ETC, HPU+ brings all the power of a Hog console to those spaces that don’t truly need a permanent hardware front-panel solution, like cruise ships and theme parks; but at the same time, HPU+ can expand existing Hog systems with an additional 64 universes of control.

While original HPU units move into legacy, they will continue to function and receive software updates. And like other Hog family products, HPU+ is backed by a five-year warranty. Original HPU units purchased in 2026 are covered by the same warranty.