During NAMM 2026, the DiGiCo booth was full of the fluorescent yellow boxes that are the trademark of Fourier Audio, acquired in 2023. Those rack units are the transform.engine that runs VST3 plugins directly, giving access on DiGiCo live sound consoles to any studio-grade processing on a lowest-latency, robust platform. Now, at NAMM 2026, Fourier unveiled the compact transform.go plugin server, which is connected to the latest DiGiCo consoles via Hyperport, a new low-latency, point-to-point audio protocol.

During NAMM 2026, the DiGiCo booth was full of the fluorescent yellow boxes that are the trademark of Fourier Audio, acquired in 2023. Those rack units are the transform.engine that runs VST3 plugins directly, giving access on DiGiCo live sound consoles to any studio-grade processing on a lowest-latency, robust platform. Now, at NAMM 2026, Fourier unveiled the compact transform.go plugin server, which is connected to the latest DiGiCo consoles via Hyperport, a new low-latency, point-to-point audio protocol.

The two announcements made by DiGiCo and directly reflecting developments originated by the Fourier Audio team show how current digital audio mixing consoles for live performance are evolving to embrace the full scope of technologies until now confined to the “offline” world of studio and post-productions. Fourier Audio’s external processing units offer the ultimate turnkey, low-latency VST3 plugin host, now at the lowest latency on the market, thanks to a new key development.

The new Fourier transform.go compact units feature 16 channels of I/O into a light, tour-grade design that conveniently fits into a backpack or carry-on Peli case, perfect for use on flypack shows and mid-sized productions. At the same time, the units feature the same best-in-class features as the larger transform.engine — including full access to the transform.suite bundle.

But of course, an external plugin host is only as good as the speed at which it is able to process an audio signal coming from the console and return to the mixing bus, particularly during a live performance. Current audio networking technologies, such as Dante, are extremely low latency, being the reason why the Audinate protocol became the standard for any type of production, including touring and large-scale live broadcast events. But now the Fourier Audio team has added something even more special with a low-latency audio connectivity for its transform.engine and the new transform.go VST processors. The technology is called Hyperport, and it is a new point-to-point audio protocol designed for seamless integration with DiGiCo’s Quantum and SD-Range consoles.

“With its compact size and attractive price, transform.go is an ideal traveling companion for DiGiCo’s Quantum112, providing a stellar plugin solution that nicely complements the mixer’s transportability, versatility, and power,” says Fourier Audio CEO Pete Bridgman. “What’s more, transform.go debuts alongside Hyperport, the new audio transport decreasing roundtrip latency down to 1.2 milliseconds, as well as the gigaACE and DX protocols for native Allen & Heath compatibility. This wide range of protocols makes transform the first one-box solution with plug-and-play connectivity to Allen & Heath, DiGiCo, Solid State Logic, Calrec, as well as any other Dante-enabled console on the market.”

The original Fourier transform.engine on top and the new transform.go units below.

When compared to transform.engine, with its smaller chassis, lower cost, and reduced I/O count, Fourier Audio’s transform.go will appeal to touring companies and engineers working on fly tours who need a compact, lightweight product to accommodate logistical constraints. The new product also affords a very compelling entry point into live plugin hosting for a much larger market segment of live engineers, music venues, theaters, performing arts centers, houses of worship, rental houses, event production providers, and other mid-range users that don’t require the full capacity of the Original transform.engine’s 64 channels.

Two 2U, half-width, standalone transform.go units can be racked side-by-side on an optional, custom-designed, 19-inch rack shelf for easy integration of multi-engine setups. Like its larger brother, transform.go is fully compatible with Fourier Audio’s transform.suite, a companion plugin bundle exclusive to Fourier Audio users that provides a quick and easy way to get their hands on more than 70 of the world’s best plugins – with a one-click install. Fourier’s transform.go is expected to ship in the second quarter of 2026, and weighs only 3.5kg (7.7 lbs) each.

Hyperport A breakthrough in low-latency audio connectivity for Fourier Audio’s transform.engine and new transform.go, Hyperport is a purpose-designed point-to-point audio protocol for seamless integration with DiGiCo’s Quantum and SD-Range consoles. Built from the ground up for professional touring, theatre, and broadcast environments, Hyperport delivers ultra-fast, reliable audio transfer, making external VST processing viable even in high-pressure performance situations.

When connecting transform hardware as an insert on a DiGiCo console, Hyperport achieves 1.2 milliseconds (ms) roundtrip latency, a reduction of more than half when compared to a standard Dante roundtrip connection (~3ms). The specific application and the protocol’s impressive real-world performance justify its existence, allowing Fourier Audio’s live plugin hosts to now be used for even the most latency-sensitive applications, including monitor mixing.

“Artists are acutely sensitive to latency, as it directly impacts the musicality of a performance,” says Fourier Audio CEO Pete Bridgman. “We’ve heard our customers’ requests to minimize latency and have collaborated with DiGiCo to invent Hyperport, which upgrades existing hardware at no extra cost to provide a transport layer optimized for quick, no-nonsense setup, minimal buffering, and uncompromised audio integrity.”

Along with its quick setup and high-resolution signal transport, DiGiCo users will also be pleased to know that the Fourier Interface Card or the DMI-DANTE64@96 card in their console automatically detects between Dante and Hyperport, enabling 64 channels of redundant, high-speed, low-latency connectivity at 24-bit/48kHz or 96kHz, with no additional hardware, configuration, or controller software required.

Hyperport will be available for free to all Fourier Audio users in March 2026 via a software update, downloadable from the Fourier Audio website www.fourieraudio.com www.digico.biz