| Taurus | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Taurus I | |
| Manufacturer | Moog Music |
| Dates | 1975–1981 (I) 1981–1983 (II) 2010–2012 (III) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Polyphony | monophonic |
| Timbrality | monotimbral |
| Oscillator | 2 |
| LFO | none (I) 1 (II, III) |
| Synthesis type | analog subtractive |
| Filter | 24dB/oct resonant low-pass |
| Attenuator | ASR envelope |
| Storage memory | 3 preset, 1 user (I) none (II) 52 patches (III) |
| Effects | none (I, II) distortion (III) |
| Input/output | |
| Keyboard | 13 pedals (I, III) 18 pedals (II) |
The Moog Taurus is a foot-operated analog synthesizer designed and manufactured by Moog Music. It was originally conceived as a part of the Constellation series of synthesizers. The initial Taurus I was manufactured from 1975 to 1981, followed by a less popular redesign, Taurus II, followed from 1981 to 1983. Instead of a conventional keyboard, the Taurus uses an organ-style pedal board similar to the pedal keyboard of a spinet organ. This control method was chosen because the Taurus was intended to be played by foot while the player's hands played one or more keyboards, although it was often used by guitarists. While the original Taurus featured its own synthesis engine, the Taurus II was essentially the same as the Moog Rogue. In 2010, Moog issued the Moog Taurus III which closely emulates the analog circuitry of the Taurus I, in addition to adding some modern features.
The Taurus is mostly associated with progressive rock, and has been used by bands like Genesis, Yes, Rush, and Dream Theater, among others.