Keyboard Models

 

TPX2: Two Octaves 422 Keys Controller

TPX4: Four Octaves 844 Keys Controller


 

TPX2s: Two Octaves 422 Keys Synthesizer

TPX4s: Four Octaves 844 Keys Synthesizer


 

TPX6: Six Octaves 1266 Keys Controller New Form Factor

TPX6s: Six Octaves 1266 Keys Synthesizer


TPX8s: Eight Octaves 1688 Keys Synthesizer


Available Colors

Order any keyboard model in any of these colors.

 
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Physical Specifications

Model Dimensions (inches) Dimensions (metric) Weight (pounds) Weight (kg) Recommended Case*
TPX8s 49.5 x 14.5 x 3 in. 125.7 x 37 x 8 cm 19 lbs. 8.6 kg SKB-5014W
TPX6s 37.5 x 14.5 x 3 in. 95.3 x 37 x 8 cm 16 lbs. 7.3 kg SKB-4214W
TPX6 42.5 x 9.5 x 3 in. 108 x 25 x 8 cm 14 lbs. 6.4 kg DoskoSport 10202
TPX4s 30.5 x 13.5 x 3 in. 77.5 x 35 x 8 cm 12 lbs. 5.5 kg Pelican 1700
TPX4 30.5 x 9.5 x 3 in. 77.5 x 25 x 8 cm 11 lbs. 5 kg DoskoSport 10303
TPX2s 18.5 x 13.5 x 3 in. 48 x 35 x 8 cm 7.5 lbs. 3.4 kg Pelican 1550
TPX2 18.5 x 9.5 x 3 in. 48 x 25 x 8 cm 7 lbs. 3.2 kg Pelican 1495

* the case as shipped from the manufactrer or other retailer will not have properly fitted internal foam for H-Pi Instruments TPX keyboards. When you buy a case from us, you get it with internal foam fitted for the instrument.

A Closer Look

Tuning

  • Default JND Master Tuning = 205ET
  • 32 Full Range Programmable Tunings with Tonal Plexus Editor (TPXE) Software
  • General MIDI Compatibility — Compatibility Charts
  • 14-bit MIDI Pitch Bend Resolution: 0.01 cents

Top Panel

NOTE: TPX4s shown and described.

  • 2 x 20 LCD character display:

    • Selected Polyphony / Tuning Table Number & Name / Tuning Preset Number
    • Bank / Patch Number & Name / Patch Preset Number

  • 16 TUNED OUTPUT CHANNEL switches: selectable MIDI output channel polyphony, from 1 to 16 voices

  • PROGRAMMER Jog Dial: select and enter preset program parameters

  • 16 TUNING TABLE PRESETS: store and recall user programmable tuning tables

  • 16 PATCH PRESETS: store and recall synthesizer banks and patches

  • GLOBAL switches:

    • Local Control ON/OFF
    • Fader Option Select Waveform Envelope ADR / 3-Band Equalizer LMH
    • Fader Option ON / OFF
    • Select Tuned or Untuned output sent to MIDI OUT

  • 4 Faders:

    • MAL: Modulation/Pitchbend, Envelope Attack, MIDI EQ Low Frequency Control
    • VDM: MIDI Volume, Envelope Decay, MIDI EQ Middle Frequency Control
    • VRH: Key velocity, Envelope Release, MIDI EQ High Frequency Control
    • PANNING

  • Two OCTAVE switches: UP and DOWN (navigates 8 octave table range)

Side Panel

NOTE: TPX2s shown and described.


  • POWER: 12V DC Power Input with ON/OFF Switch
  • 9 Position DIP Switch:
    • 1, 2: Bank Select Format (4 possible formats for universal compatibility)
    • 3: Pitch Bend Timing ON/OFF (10ms delay required by some MIDI equipment)
    • 4: Sysex Retransmission ON/OFF (for use with external control or in MIDI networks)
    • 5, 6: Key Velocity Bandwidth (randomized value +/- 0, 5, 10 or 15 from current fader/pedal value)
    • 7: Global Pitch Bend mode ON/OFF (when ON, MOD fader controls global pitch)
    • 8: Sustrain Pedal Polarity (universal sustain pedal support)
    • 9: Sysex Recovery Timing (for compatibility with some older MIDI gear)
  • MIDI - THRU (OUT Untuned): Connect to Computer or External Module for Untuned Output and External Control (Used with Local Control OFF)
  • MIDI - OUT (Selectable TUNED or UNTUNED): Connect to any General MIDI Tone Module or Sampler for Tuned or Untuned Output
    Sends the Following MIDI Data on all selected MIDI Channels
    • Note On / Note Off (One Note per Channel = Monotimbral 16 Voice Polyphony)
    • Modulation, MIDI Volume and MIDI Key Velocity (Controlled by Top-Panel Faders or Optional External Pedals)
  • MIDI - IN / PROGRAM: Connect to Computer or External Controller (Used with Local Control OFF for External Control or to Upload Tunings)
  • SUSTAIN: Connect a Damper Pedal to this 1/4'' Mono Jack to control MIDI Sustain
  • PEDAL VELOCITY, VOLUME: Connect Volume Pedals to these 1/4'' Stereo Jacks to control VDM and VRH Faders (Pedals Override Top Panel Faders)

Optional Built-in Synthesizer / Amplifier

NOTE: TPX2s shown and described.


  • General MIDI Synthesizer (128 Patches x 2 Banks)
  • 22W Stereo Amplifier with Volume Control
  • 2-Way Stereo Speaker System
  • 1/4'' Stereo Line IN L/R Jack
  • 1/4'' Stereo Line OUT L/R Jack
  • 1/4'' Stereo Headphone Jack

TPXE Tonal Plexus Editor Software

  • Cross-Platform Compatibility (Mac OSX and Windows XP)
  • Intuitive User Interface
  • Tunings formatted as Text files
  • Upload Tunings via the Keyboard MIDI IN Port

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