Moog Taurus II Manuale utente

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INTRODUCTION

Thank

you

for

choosing

the

Moog"

Taurus

Synthesizer.

The

Taurus

very

powerful,

unique

instrument.

combines

foot

pedal

control

with

versatile

synthesizer

featuring

logically

laid

out

front

panel

and

the

famous

"fat"

Moog

sound.

This

manual

serves

introduction

the

instrument

and

explains

the

basics

synthesizers

using

the

Taurus

working

model.

Each

the

following

three

sections

takes

different

approach

understanding

the

instrument.

"Trying

Out

Some

Sounds"

consists

sound

charts

which

enable

you

familiarize

yourself

with

the

front

panel

and

the

sound

capabilities

the

instrument.

"Getting

Know

Taurus

II"

introduces

you

each

front

panel

control

way

experimenting

with

it.

this

stage,

you

learn

how

use the

instrument.

Closer

Look

Taurus

II"

involved

explanation

the

Taurus

and

explains

the

basics

the

synthesizer.

Once

you

are

familiar

with

the

controls

the

Taurus

II,

you'll

ready

create

your

own

sounds.

Part

the

excitement

makingonusic

experimenting

with

your

instrument

finding

new

sounds

and

new

playing

techniques.

There

always

something

else

discover

and

that's

what

makes

mastering

musical

instrument

such

enjoyable

continuing

experience.

Val

Podlasinski

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CONTENTS

Initial

Setup

Amplification

Trying

Out

Some

Sounds

Sound

Charts

Getting

Know

Taurus

Starting

Patch

Tuning

C3lide

Pitch

Wheel

Modulation

Wheel

„

Oscillator

Octaves

Oscillator

Waveform

Oscillator

Interval

Osc

Sync

(Osc

Osc

Contoured

Sync

Contour

Generator

_t-;>^

Attack

(Rise)

. .

;

.'"T.TT^.

Decay

(Fall)

Sustain

VCA

Mode

.....]...[]..][[

Filter

Section

Cutoff

(Brightness)

Emphasis

AMT

(Amount)

Keyboard

Track

Mixer

Section

Noise

Overdrive

Master

Volume

Closer

Look

Taurus

Basic

Synthesizer

Flow

Chart

. .

The

Audio

Generators

The

Modifiers

The

Articulators

The

Controllers

Interfacing

Control Voltages

Triggers

Audio

Compatibility

Control

Voltages

Specifications

Index

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INITIAL

SET

Now

that

you

have

unpacked

the

Taurus

II,

save

the

shipping

cartons

and

packing

materials

case

any

long

distance

transporting

required.

First

check

see

that

you

have

all

the

components:

Pedal

board

Synthesizer

Module

Stand

Power

Supply

Connector

Cable

Gig

Bag

Step

Take

the

stand

and

carefully

screw

the

end

with

the

larger

thread

into

the

adapter

the

center

the

pedal

board.

Step

Attach

the

synthesizer

module

the

stand.

Underneath

the

synthesizer

module

there

adapter

which

mates

with

the

thread

the

stand.

The

thread

long

order

make

sturdy

connection

several

turns

the

module

will

required

make

tight

fit.

Step

Connect

the

5-pin

connector

cable

the

rear

the

pedalboard

and

rear

the

synthesizer

module.

Step

Plugihe

volt

power

supply

cord

into

the

POWER

jack

the

rear

the

synthesizer

module,

plug

the

other

end

the

power

outlet,

then

turn

the

power

switch

the

front

panel.

AMPLIFIER

Step

Using

1/4"

jack

audio

cord,

connect

the

AUDIO

OUT

the

rear

the

Taurus

your

amplifier

monitoring

system.

Always

allow

least

minutes

for

any

synthesizer

warm

prior

tuning

up.

sound

heard,

first

check

that

all

connections

have

been

made

properly.

Check

the

5-pin

connectors

each

end.

Check

that

the

power

supply

pushed

all

the

way

the

power

outlet.

Check

the

power-in

jack

plug,

the

rear

the

synthesizer

module,

see

inserted

correctly.

The

power

light

above

the

power-on

switch

should

glowing.

Check

the

audio

cord

substituting

for

another.

Alternatively,

turn

the

amplifier

volume

low

level,

disconnect

the

audio

cord

from

the

Taurus

and

touch

the

end

the

jack

plug.

hum

heard,

the

cord

O.K.

you

have

any

problems

with

the

Taurus

II,

you

should

first

contact

the

dealer

you

purchased

from.

Any

technical

problems

usually

can

solved

the

dealer.

Service

centers

and our

own

Service

Department

are

also

hand

assist

you.

Information

the

service

center

nearest

you

can

obtained

contacting:

Moog

Service

Department

2500

Walden

Avenue,

Buffalo,

14225;

(716)

681-7242

•:

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AMPLIFICATION

get

the

best

sound

reproduction

for

Taurus

powerful

monophonic

synthesizer.

Many

you

will

use

primarily

for bass

sounds,

however

will

produce

wide

range

pitch

and

tone

color

just

any

other

synthesizer.

you

are

going

use

Taurus

for

bass

synth

work

only,

bass

amplification

system

will

suffice.

However,

you

intend

continually

use

variety

contrasting

sounds,

try

use

amplification

system

which

designed

for

synths/keyboards.

Your

Moog

dealer

will

able

to advise

you

this

subject.

TRYING

OUT

SOME

SOUNDS

PITCH

^^-^

MOD

TaurUs/T

GLIDE

CONTHOLLEnS

RATE

(HZ)

SHAPE

OSC

-v

0FF

ott

AUTO

TRIG

VCF

OFF

MODULATION

OSC

OCTAVE

32'

16'

CD-

32'

16'

OSC

OFF

CONTOURED

SYNC

OSC

WAVEFORM

-CD

INTERVAL

OSCILLATORS

ATTACK

10—

OECAY

SUSTAIN

1O-

OUT

VCA

MODE

CONTOUR

BYPASS

KEYED

CONTOUR

GENERATOR

CUTOFF

EMPHASIS

AMT

—10

KEYBOARD

TRACK

MASTER

VOLUME

POWER

OSC

NOISE

Taurus

sound

charts

are

line

drawings of

the

instrument's

front

panel.

Positions

for

placing

toggle

switches,

rotary

controls

and

sliders

are

indicated

dots.

help

you

remember

your

own

front

panel

settings

(patches)

have

included

two

blank

sound

charts

page

18.

suggest

you

photocopy

them

have

supply

blanks.

you

create

sound

you

wish

use

again

(especially

when

you're

experimenting

recording)

write

down.

You'd

surprised

how

easy

it is

forget

that

hot

patch.

a!)

Tip

•These

sound

charts

are

designed

guide

you

toward

particular

sound.

After

setting

the

patch,

experiment

moving

one

two

controls.

making

several

adjustments,

you

might

find

sound

you

prefer.

Suggested

controls

experiment

with

are:

Cutsdff

slider

the

Filter

section.

(This

controls

the

brightness

the

sound.)

Octave

switch

the

Oscillator section.

(This

switch

selects

the

overall

pitch

the

instrument.)

Attack

and

Decay

sliders

the

Contour

Generator.

(These

control

the

rise

and

fall

the

loudness

and

the

filter.)

O.K.

You're

eager

start

playing

the

Taurus

II.

Set

these

patches

and

get

idea

the

many

sounds

Taurus

can

produce.

ORIGINAL

TAURUS

VOICE

nnoog-

PITCH

a-«v

MOO

TaurusTJ

TUNE

GLIDE

RATE

(H2>

SHAPE

OSC

-v

OFF

AUTO

TRIG

VCF

CONTROLLERS

-■

OFF

.MODULATION

OSC

OCTAVE

32*

16*

OFF

CONTOURED

SYNC

OSC

WAVEFORM

32*

16'

O5C

ILJ

UNISON

OCTAVE

7\>

INTERVAL

ATTACK

SUSTAIN

OUT

VCA

MODE

DECAY

10-

CONTOUR

BYPASS

KEYED

CONTOUR

GENERATOR

CUTOFF

EMPHASIS

AMT

—

POWER

MASTER

VOLUME

OSC

NOISE

OSCILLATORS}

Note:

Detune

Osc

slightly

Ttp

Detuning

helps

get

richer,

fatter

sound.

Only

small

amount

enough

get

the

desired

effect.

BASS

PITCH

^^'"K

MOD

Taurdsfl

7 V

TUNE

GLIDE

CONTROLLERS

RATE

(HZ>

SHAPE

OSC

VCF

AUTO

TRIG

OFF

MODULATION

OSC

OCTAVE

32*

16'

OFF

CONTOURED

SYNC

OSC

WAVEFORM

32'

16'

OSC

UNISON

OCTAVE

INTERVAL

OSCILLATORS

ATTACK

OUT

VCA

MODE

CONTOUR^

BYPASS

KEYED

MASTER

VOLUME

POWER

CONTOUR

GENERATOR

CUTOFF

EMPHASIS

AMT

KEYBOARD

TRACK

-—10

—

OSC

NOISE

Note:

Detune

Osc

slightly

BASS

-*,

maog

PITCH

^^*\

MOD

Tauruin

TUNE

GLIDE

RATE

(HZ)

SHAPE

OSC

-v

off

AUTO

TRIG

VCF

CONTROLLERS

OFF

MODULATION

OSC

OCTAVE

32*

16*

OFF

CONTOURED

SYNC

OSC

WAVEFORM

32'

16'

oscs

UNISON

OCTAVE*

INTERVAL

OSCILLATORS

DECAY

SUSTAIN

OUT

VCA

MODE

CONTOUR

BYPASS

KEYED

CONTOUR

GENERATOR

MASTER

VOLUME

POWER

CUTOFF

EMPHASIS

AMT

M/.

KEYBOARD

TRACK

OSC

NOISE

A A

BASS

III

Note:

Detune

Osc

slightly

Taurus/J

TUNE

GLIDE

M/.

CONTROLLERS

RATE

(HZ)

SHAPE

OSC

-V

OFF

AUTO

TRIG

VCF

OFF

MODULATION

OSC

OCTAVE

32*

16'

OFF

CONTOURED

SYNC

OSC

WAVEFORM

32*

16'

UNISON

\\/.

INTERVAL

OCTAVE

DECAY

SUSTAIN

OUT

VCA

MODE

CONTOUR^

BYPASS

KEYED

CONTOUR

GENERATOR

CUTOFF

EMPHASIS

AMT

\tv

MASTER

VOLUME

POWER

KEYBOARD

TRACK

OSC

NOISE

10,

oscillator:

Note:

Watch

the

Master

Volume

this

patch

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