NAMM 2024: DiGiCo Fourier Interface Card, Pulse Software Updates

Following on from the recent news that DiGiCo has acquired Fourier Audio and partnered with the brand to launch its inaugural product, the transform.engine, DiGiCo announces the introduction of a new Fourier Interface Card that will soon be retrofittable on all Quantum consoles as well as on the majority of the manufacturer’s SD-Range desks.

The new module delivers 64 channels of bidirectional audio at both 48k and 96k connections to the Fourier Audio transform.engine, which is a 2U outboard Dante-connected server designed to run VST3 software plugins in the live environment. The forthcoming Fourier Interface Card is based on Dante, thereby allowing most of DiGiCo’s consoles—even those without DMI card slots—to readily join the Dante ecosystem, and without requiring MADI on the transform.engine.

“When we first revealed the details of the transform.engine, there was a tremendous excitement amongst our customers that we’d be bringing the very best studio-grade processing tools into the world of live sound and making them solidly reliable,” says DiGiCo MD Austin Freshwater. “Now, with the introduction of the new Fourier Interface Card and its Dante connectivity, DiGiCo console users will have direct control of these plugins on their own worksurfaces, including older SD-Range desks, like our SD8, SD9 and SD10. As always, we remain committed to looking after all of our products and ensuring that our customers continue to enjoy the maximum performance possible.”

DiGiCo announces that it will soon be offering second-generation software updates for its popular Quantum3³⁸, Quantum3³⁸T, and Quantum2²⁵ mixing consoles. Available in April for a nominal fee, the Mk 2 software packages, known as Pulse, will increase the input channel and buss counts of each desk model, plus add other notable features.

On the Quantum3³⁸ and Quantum3³⁸T, the new upgrade will increase the number of input channels to 156 (from 128), busses to 72 (from 64), Mustard Processors to 48 (from 36), and Nodal Processors to 72 (from 64). Other perks include the addition of Mix Minus functionality, plus a larger 36×36 Matrix on the “T” theatre-software model of the console (up from 24×24).

Similarly, Pulse will bump up the Quantum2²⁵’s power and versatility, raising its input channel count to 96 (from 72), buss count to 48 (from 36), and Mustard and Nodal Processor tallies to 36 and 48, respectively (from 24 and 32). Mix Minus is also included in the new feature set.

“DiGiCo’s customer base is among the most loyal in the world, and we’re always seeking to reward them with the best possible product versatility and ROI,” says DiGiCo MD Austin Freshwater. “These new Pulse updates will truly keep our users’ Quantum Series consoles at the top of their game. And as a token of appreciation to our early adopters—especially during what has been a very challenging several years for us all—we’re offering a 50 percent discount on the new software if their Quantum3³⁸ or Quantum2²⁵ was purchased in 2023 or earlier. It’s our way of expressing our gratitude for their continued support and commitment to the DiGiCo brand.”

To qualify for the discount, the Pulse software upgrade must be purchased before the end of 2024.

DiGiCo further announces that it will simultaneously offer Mk 2 software updates for its Quantum7 and Quantum5 consoles free of charge adding Mix Minus to the desks and increasing the number of Mustard Processors on the Quantum7 to 80 (from 64) and to 64 (from 48) on the Quantum5.